The Mavericks were very close to stealing Game 1 against the mighty Spurs. In Game 2, they left no doubt in a convincing 113-92 victory. In the nightcap, LaMarcus Aldridge went off again and the Blazers stole another to go up 2-0 over Houston.
Heat take 2-0 lead over Bobcats with 101-97 win

Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsErik Spoelstra’s swarming defense forced 11 turnovers in the first half and gave Miami a 57-47 lead at the break. Although Charlotte rallied in the second half, the Bobcats were never able to take the lead.
Jefferson clearly wasn’t the same player that he had been all season, but he’s so skilled, he was still able to have an impact. After going 3 for 10 from the floor in the first half, Big Al finished with 18 points and 13 rebounds in 40 minutes in the Bobcats’ losing effort.
Read Article >LeBron James with a very angry dunk

Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsIf you want to win basketball games against the Miami Heat, you cannot turn the ball over. Why? Because LeBron James does things like this to the rim. And when he does things like this to the rim, he breaks the rim and then the game is over and LeBron wins.
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