NBA

The unpredictable Miami Heat orchestrated another dominating performance Tuesday to take a 3-2 series lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger limped off the court and made his way back to the locker room during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio headline the 2011-2012 NBA All- Rookie First Team, the league announced Tuesday.

Kobe Bryant did everything he could to ensure that the Los Angeles Lakers wouldn't be jettisoned from the playoffs in Oklahoma City on Monday, but a 42-point effort wasn't nearly enough as the younger and more athletic Thunder sent the visitors scurrying for the Gone Fishin' sign with a 106-90 rout.

LeBron James didn't want to admit the Heat were a desperate team on Sunday.

The Golden State Warriors are planning to move back across the bay to San Francisco.

By the time the "Beat LA!" chants picked up in the fourth quarter Monday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder had all but accomplished what fans at Chesapeake Energy Arena were urging them to do.

With about two minutes left, and his team safely in line for the win, Brandon Bass walked off the parquet floor at TD Garden to a standing ovation.

Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley was ruled out for Game 5 against the 76ers on Monday night because of shoulder injuries.

Milwaukee's Bradley Center will now be called BMO Harris Bradley Center.