TheRepublic.com - NBA Central Division News

LeBron, Heat dig deep to top Pacers in Game 1

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:26:43 -0400

MIAMI - It could have been the perfect matchup to cap an unforgettable game. LeBron James driving to the rim to face Roy Hibbert, one play to decide Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Pacers see chance slip in Game 1 of East finals

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:02:32 -0400

MIAMI - Paul George did all he could.

LeBron saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:57:30 -0400

MIAMI - LeBron James caught the inbounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim.

NBA draft order set, so who goes No. 1?

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:17:16 -0400

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the clock.

Cavaliers win NBA draft lottery again

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:42 -0400

NEW YORK - What's not to like? Being in the lottery every year.

West (leg) misses Pacers practice, expects to play

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:03:05 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Pacers forward David West is expected to play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Miami, despite an injured right leg.

Anthony blocked in 4th as Knicks knocked out

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:11:33 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Carmelo Anthony was nearly unstoppable for three quarters.

Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:56:22 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense.

Pacers' Hill cleared to play Game 6 vs. Knicks

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:13 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Pacers guard George Hill has been cleared to play Saturday night against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Torah walk Sunday in honor of late Pistons owner

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:57:58 -0400

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan - A Torah walk planned for Sunday in Farmington Hills will honor the memory of former Detroit Pistons owner William Davidson.

Anthony has 28, Knicks beat Pacers to stay alive

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:47:48 -0400

NEW YORK - Carmelo Anthony made two jumpers to open the game, knowing it wouldn't stay that easy.

Anthony has 28, Knicks beat Pacers to stay alive

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:23:37 -0400

NEW YORK - For the New York Knicks, it was about playing harder, even if not really much better.

Chicago to renovate Navy Pier, build arena

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:50:39 -0400

CHICAGO - Mayor Rahm Emanuel is announced a multi-million dollar renovation plan Thursday that includes remodeling Navy Pier and building a 10,000-seat basketball arena near McCormick Place that would be the home court of DePaul University's basketball teams.

Grizzlies rest, prepare for 1st conference finals

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:29:20 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The Grizzlies are enjoying a day off after wrapping up the franchise's first berth in the Western Conference finals. Good thing, too, because they can use a little rest after all that hard work.

Without Rose, Bulls put up fight to end

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:42:30 -0400

DEERFIELD, Illinois - The next time he suits up for a game, there's a good chance Derrick Rose will actually be in a uniform and not in a jacket and slacks.

Wade shakes off pain when Heat need him most

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:47:00 -0400

MIAMI - It was an hour or so after the Miami Heat punched their ticket back to the Eastern Conference finals, and a question was asked about the perceived demise of Dwyane Wade's abilities.

Heat rally past Bulls to advance, 94-91

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:16:23 -0400

MIAMI - The tape around Dwyane Wade's right knee was soaked with sweat and beginning to loosen, so he headed to the locker room to get the joint re-wrapped during the fourth quarter.

Heat rally past Bulls to advance, 94-91

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:55:46 -0400

MIAMI - Knowing his team needed him at his best, Dwyane Wade retreated to the Miami Heat locker room after the third quarter for some quick treatment on his aching right knee.

Bulls' season ends in Miami with 94-91 loss

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:51:10 -0400

MIAMI - Derrick Rose should be ready to play in Chicago's next game.

Pacers rout Knicks 93-82 to take 3-1 series lead

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:46:56 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Carmelo Anthony tried to keep the New York Knicks in the game, even as his teammates missed shots all around him.

Knicks' Shumpert will start despite sore knee

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:14:06 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Knicks guard Iman Shumpert will start Tuesday night at Indiana despite having a sore, swollen left knee.

Cavs Waiters, Zeller named to all-rookie teams

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:25:18 -0400

CLEVELAND - For the second straight year, the Cavaliers have the NBA's top rookie class.

Column: Little engine that could runs out of steam

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:21:25 -0400

CHICAGO - The little engine that could finally threw a gear.

James, Heat beat Bulls 88-65 for 3-1 series lead

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:20:44 -0400

CHICAGO - The way this series is turning out, it's hard to believe the Miami Heat ever trailed the Chicago Bulls.

James, Heat beat Bulls 88-65 for 3-1 series lead

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:01:36 -0400

CHICAGO - LeBron James and the Miami Heat didn't even give the Chicago Bulls room to breathe, practically squeezing the playoff life out of them to take a commanding lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal.