NBA Playoffs

Apr 13, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (21) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Oklahoma City 102-97. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoff Chase: Indiana Pacers get a big win

NBA Playoffs 2014: Indiana Pacers magic number to clinch No. 1 seed is one

Dallas Mavericks clinch playoff berth with 101-98 win over Phoenix Suns

New York Knicks eliminated from playoff contention

Apr 11, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Patrick Mills (8) shoots the ball over Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (right) during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 112-104. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoff Chase: San Antonio Spurs clinch

Apr 2, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Kemba Walker (15) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Bobcats defeated the Sixers 123-93. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Charlotte Bobcats may be without Kemba Walker until playoffs

Apr 11, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dunks against the New York Knicks at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 108-100. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors clinch Atlantic Division title despite loss to Knicks

Apr 10, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter (25) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Spurs defeated the Mavericks 109-100. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoff Chase: Dallas Mavericks fall to eighth

Nov 21, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoff Chase: Big nights for Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma Thunder

Apr 2, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) reacts during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 101-94. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Pacers fan posts ad on Craigslist looking for Paul George’s talent

Apr 1, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) heads down court after a 3 point basket during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Trail Blazers won 124-112. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2014: Portland Trail Blazers clinch playoff berth

Feb 22, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks point guard Shelvin Mack (8) shoots a three over New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) in the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

NBA odds and ends: Playoff chances

Mar 30, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) reacts in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2014: Roy Hibbert doesn’t think Indiana Pacers deserve No. 1 seed

Jan 22, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) dunks during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. The Thunder won 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Western Conference: Current playoff matchups

Mar 6, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2014: Los Angles Lakers officially eliminated

Nov 6, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) handles the ball against Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Monta Ellis (11) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Western Conference: Current playoff matchups

Feb 18, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) drives to the basket and gets fouled by Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Atlanta 108-98. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Eastern Conference: Current playoff matchups

NBA Rumors: Postseason/playoff eligibility rules for waived/bought out players

Los Angeles Clippers: Can They Make A Splash In The Post Season?

NBA Rumors: Adam Silver may install new 16-team, unconferenced playoff system

Apr 14, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Damian Lillard wants less minutes

Feb 23, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Blake Griffin (32) react against the Utah Jazz at the Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Jazz 107-94. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Could Doc Rivers Bridge Gap Between Chris Paul And Blake Griffin?

Jun 18, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili addresses the media after game six in the 2013 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 103-100 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

2013 NBA Finals: Can San Antonio Spurs Bounce Back?

Jun 16, 2013; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James addresses the media after game five in the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT

NBA Finals 2013: Can LeBron James Save Miami Heat?

Jun 16, 2013; San Antonio, TX, USA; The Miami Heat bench reacts during the fourth quarter of game five in the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT

NBA Finals 2013: Miami Heat’s Inattentive Defense Is Becoming A Problem

Jun 16, 2013; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili addresses the media after game five in the 2013 NBA Finals at the AT

NBA Finals 2013: Manu Ginobili – The Difference Maker In Game 5

Jun 9, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan addresses the media after game two of the 2013 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena. Miami Heat won 103-84. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

2013 NBA Finals: Tim Duncan Likes His Looks

Jun 9, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (left), power forward Tim Duncan (center), and shooting guard Manu Ginobili (right) react during the end of the fourth quarter of game two of the 2013 NBA Finals at the American Airlines Arena. Miami Heat won 103-84. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Finals: Turnovers Hurt San Antonio Spurs