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New Orleans Hornets guard Brian Roberts shoots against Dallas Mavericks forward Jae Crowder and center Brandon Wright, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday April 17, 2013.

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The Indiana Pacers are a confident bunch. They talk about how they've grown in the playoffs and how they're applying what they learn to the next opponent.

The Knicks lost a playoff series they easily could have won against Indiana, if their best players played just a little closer to expectations.

And like any other quality basketball prospect at the time, Elton Brand had a keen interest in the NBA Draft lottery.

Seriously, look at this thing. What is it? It's halfway between a car and a motorcycle, and it's big enough for Shawn Marion to fit into.

With the Knicks up two points and perilously few moments left, Anthony drove to the basket, unimpeded, ready for a trademark jam.

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Dwight Howard is interested in the Rockets and the Mavericks as he considers teams to play for once he officially becomes a free agent in a few weeks.

In Medford accident. shoulder blocked on The L.I.E./I-495 WB at X63/North Ocean Ave .

In Medford accident. shoulder blocked on The L.I.E./I-495 WB at X63/North Ocean Ave .

Let me preface this by saying I haven't really decided where I stand on this one, just though it was an interesting swap based on the recent write-ups of the NY Knicks cap and roster situation going forward.

So Mark Cuban, Chris Paul and Tiger Woods walk into a bar ... It sounds like the beginning of a joke in need of a punchline.

As the Dallas Mavericks contingent of Donnie Nelson and Keith Grant prepare to head to New York for Tuesday's NBA Draft lottery selection, they do so knowing nothing strategically will determine whether the Mavs can walk away with the No.

They were better on both ends. You just have to tip your cap. This series was mostly about what they did right, even if the Knicks didn't do everything they needed to win.

The last time I got a text message from Larry Bird at 1 a.m. it was about this time a year ago.

In years past, Memphis center Marc Gasol likely never would have been even considered for, let alone won, the Defensive Player of the Year award.

They want another Game 7 played out beneath them Monday night. They know INDIANAPOLIS - Saturday night, the Knicks either take a giant step toward South Beach by forcing a Game 7 at the Garden or their season is over.

In recent weeks he's been honored with the NBA's "Sixth Man of the Year" award and subsequently vilified for a suspension, a slump and a slew of off-court stories.

Indiana Pacers guard D.J. Augustin passes the basketball to centre Roy Hibbert around New York Knicks centre Amar'e Stoudemire while Knicks guards Jason Kidd and J.R. Smith watch the play during the first half of their NBA Eastern Conference second round playoff game in Indianapolis, Indiana May 18, 2013.