Lance Stephenson News

The Eastern Conference Finals don't start until Wednesday, but the war of words has already started between the Miami Heats and the Indiana Pacers.

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Lance Stephenson scored nine of his playoff career-high 23 points during a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004.

The Nets dominated the Pacers this season, sweeping them for the first time in six years, including two wins at Bankers Life Field House.

The Knicks already had to feel good about heading back to the Garden to try to take care of business and at the very least force the Pacers to clinch the series in Indiana.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker drives on Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes and guard Stephen Curry during the second half of their NBA Western Conference quarterfinal playoff basketball game in San Antonio, Texas May 14, 2013.

The Indiana Pacers have dominated the glass all year long. Now their rebounding prowess has them on the brink of advancing to the Eastern Conference finals.

Tyson Chandler is clearly still suffering from the lingering neck injury that caused him to miss most of the end of the regular season.

Martin and Smith are ill and questionable for Tuesday night's game in Indianapolis.

They put New York in a tight spot, as the Knicks will be under immense pressure to win Game 4 in Indy.

Pacers Lance Stephenson shoots the basketball during an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Knicks' Carmelo Anthony and Raymond Felton watch as Indiana Pacers' Lance Stephenson slams the ball in the basket in the second quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden.

Looks like we FINALLY got the Indiana Avengers alive and well. I like the look of some of the guys here, but would probably switch up a couple of roles.

This isn't exactly breaking news given the recent trajectory of his career, but it's worth noting that Husky legend and former NBA All-Star Brandon Roy has been waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves, bringing his comeback attempt to an unsuccessful close, and likely spelling the end of his career as an NBA player.

Part of what has turned Lance Stephenson into a useful piece for the Pacers this season after two years spent mostly watching from the bench has been a much improved 3-point shot.

One couple will be dressed to the nines at their prom Saturday night, thanks to NBA basketball player Lance Stephenson.

J.R. Smith is in the middle of a rough week, regardless of how much fun he allegedly had with Rihanna on Tuesday.

With each of the four conference semifinals tied at 1-1 , it's a great time to mine the lineup data provided by NBA.com/Stats for trends, anomalies, and whatever information might be useful or at least interesting.

One has to imagine coaching J.R. Smith is not the easiest thing the Knicks' Mike Woodson has ever done.