2011 NBA Playoffs - second round

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant reacts after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies in the third quarter of Game 7 of a second-round NBA playoffs in Oklahoma City, Sunday, May 15, 2011. Oklahoma City won 105-90.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Seven

Shane Battier and Zach Randolph sit on the bench — AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki

Memphis Grizzlies forward Shane Battier, left, and forward Zach Randolph, right, sit on the bench late in the fourth quarter of Game 7 of a second-round NBA playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Sunday, May 15, 2011. Oklahoma City won 105-90.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Seven

Tony Allen reaches in to knock the ball away from Russell Westbrook — AP Photo/Alonzo Adams

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen, left, reaches in to knock the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook during the third quarter of Game 7 of a second-round NBA playoffs in Oklahoma City, Sunday, May 15, 2011. Oklahoma City won 105-90.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Five

Kevin Durant goes up for a shot — AP Photo/Alonzo Adams

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, center, goes up for a shot between Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, left, and center Marc Gasol, right, in the first quarter of Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoff game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Oklahoma City won 99-72.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Six

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) during the second half of Game 6 of a second-round NBA playoffs on Friday, May 13, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. Randolph led the Grizzlies with 30 points as they won 95-83 to even the series 3-3.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Six

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) passes to Serge Ibaka (9) as Westbrook is defended by Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) and O. J. Mayo, second from left, during the first half of Game 6 of a second-round NBA playoffs on Friday, May 13, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn.

Atlanta vs. Chicago: Game Six

Carlos Boozer reacts to a goal with teammates — AP Photo/John Bazemore

Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer (5) reacts to a basket with teammates in the third quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks, May 12, 2011, in Atlanta. Boozer scored 23 points and the Bulls cruised past the Atlanta Hawks 93-73, wrapping up the East semifinals in six games.

Atlanta vs. Chicago: Game Six

Josh Smith works against the defense of the Bulls — AP Photo/John Bazemore

Atlanta Hawks power forward Josh Smith (5) works against the defense of Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng (9) and Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) in the first quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, May 12, 2011, in Atlanta. Smith scored 18 points for the Hawks.

Atlanta vs. Chicago: Game Six

Joakim Noah and teammate Jannero Pargo react to the teams win — AP Photo/John Bazemore

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) and teammate Jannero Pargo react to the team's win against the the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, May 12, 2011, in Atlanta. Chicago won 93-73 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Five

Kevin Durant shoots in front of Zach Randolph — AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, right, shoots in front of Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, left, in the first quarter of Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoff game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May 11, 2011. The Thunder blew out the Memphis Grizzlies 99-72.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Five

Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka cheer — AP Photo/Alonzo Adams

Oklahoma City Thunder forwards Kevin Durant, front, and Serge Ibaka, right, cheer in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoff game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Oklahoma City won 99-72.

Boston vs. Miami: Game Five

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade celebrates after Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoff game in Miami, Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Wade scored 34 points and the Heat beat the Celtics 97-87 to win their Eastern Conference semifinal series in five games.

Boston vs. Miami: Game Five

LeBron James goes up for a shot against Kevin Garnett — AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

Miami Heat's LeBron James goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (5) during the first half of Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoff game, Wednesday, May 11, 2011 in Miami. James scored 33 points, including the game's last 10 in a spectacular closing flourish, part of Miami's 16-0 run over the final 4:15 -- and the Heat beat the Celtics 97-87 to win their Eastern Conference semifinal series in five games.

Boston vs. Miami: Game Five

Paul Pierce reacts after making a foul — AP Photo/J Pat Carter

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce reacts after fouling a Miami Heat player during the second half of Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoff game in Miami, Wednesday, May 11, 2011. The Heat won 97-87 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

Atlanta vs. Chicago: Game Five

Chicago Bulls Carlos Boozer and Derrick Rose — AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer, left, shouts in front of guard Derrick Rose after scoring during the third quarter in Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoff game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in Chicago. The Bulls won 95-83, and lead the series 3-2.

Atlanta vs. Chicago: Game Five

Derrick Rose shoots over Jason Collins, Al Horford, and Josh Smith — AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, center, shoots over, from left, Atlanta Hawks' Jason Collins, Al Horford, and Josh Smith during the third quarter in Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoff game Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in Chicago. The Bulls won 95-83, and lead the series 3-2.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Four

Kevin Durant celebrates — Getty Images/Andy Lyons

Kevin Durant (35) of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on May 9, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Thunder won in triple overtime 133-123.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Four

Nate Robinson celebrates in the final moments of the third overtime — AP Photo/Lance Murphey

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nate Robinson, right, celebrates in the final moments of the third overtime of Game 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs on May 9, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. Oklahoma City won 133-123 in triple overtime. With Robinson are Daequan Cook (14) and Eric Maynor, center.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Four

Kevin Durant (35) of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shane Battier (31) of the Memphis Grizzlies reach for a rebound in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on May 9, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Boston vs. Miami: Game Four

LeBron James drives to the basket — AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) is surrounded by Boston Celtics as he drives to the basket during the second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA playoffs in Boston, May 9, 2011. James had 35 points as the Heat beat the Celtics 98-90 in overtime. Defending James are, from left, Glen Davis, Jeff Green, Delonte West and Jermaine O'Neal.

Boston vs. Miami: Game Four

LeBron James yells as Paul Pierce lies on the floor — AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Miami Heat forward LeBron James, right, yells as Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce lies on the floor during overtime of Game 4 of a second-round NBA playoffs in Boston, Monday, May 9, 2011. The Heat beat the Celtics 98-90 in overtime.

Boston vs. Miami: Game Four

Paul Pierce reacts after missing a shot — AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, reacts as he passes Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, left, after missing a shot at the end of regulation in Game 4 of a second-round NBA playoffs in Boston, Monday, May 9, 2011. The Heat beat the Celtics 98-90 in overtime.

Dallas vs. Los Angeles: Game Four

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson sits on the bench as Dallas Mavericks fans chant in the final seconds of Game 4 of a second-round NBA playoffs, Sunday, May 8, 2011, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 122-86, sweeping the series. The 65-year-old Jackson has retired before, but he insists it's for good this time. A Hall of Famer since 2007, he leaves with a record 11 titles, and only 10 series losses.

Dallas vs. Los Angeles: Game Four

Lakers' Andrew Bynum commits a flagrant foul against Mavericks' Jose Juan Barea — AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum commits a flagrant foul against Dallas Mavericks' Jose Juan Barea during the second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA playoffs, Sunday, May 8, 2011, in Dallas. Bynum was ejected. The Mavericks won 122-86, sweeping the series.

Dallas vs. Los Angeles: Game Four

Dallas Mavericks' Jason Terry reacts to shooting a 3-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA playoffs, Sunday, May 8, 2011, in Dallas. Terry and the Dallas Mavericks ended Jackson's tenure, and the Lakers' reign as two-time champions, with a 122-86 victory

Atlanta vs. Chicago: Game Four

Josh Smith reacts to the team's win — AP Photo/John Bazemore

Atlanta Hawks power forward Josh Smith (5) reacts to the team's win over the Chicago Bulls in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, Sunday, May 8, 2011, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 100-88.

Atlanta vs. Chicago: Game Four

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose (1) shoots as Atlanta Hawks power forward Josh Smith, left, and Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia (27) defend in the second quarter of Game 4 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, Sunday, May 8, 2011, in Atlanta.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Three

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) tries to get past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison, left, in overtime during Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoffs series, Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. Randolph had 21 points and a franchise-record 21 rebounds, and the Grizzlies rallied from a 16-point deficit to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93 in overtime and grab a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Three

Oklahoma City Thunder Serge Ibaka, — AP Photo/Lance Murphey

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) blocks a shot by Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley, left, during the first half of Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoffs series on Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies rallied from a 16-point deficit to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93 in overtime.

Boston vs. Miami: Game Three

As fans cheer, Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce heads up court after a three-pointer against the Miami Heat during the second half of Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoffs in Boston, Saturday, May 7, 2011. The Celtics beat the Heat 97-81.

Boston vs. Miami: Game Three

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo uses his right arm to try to steal the ball from Miami Heat's Mario Chalmers — AP Photo/Winslow Townson

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo (9) uses his right arm to try to steal the ball from Miami Heat's Mario Chalmers during the second half of Boston's 97-81 win in Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoffs in Boston on Saturday, May 7, 2011.

Atlanta vs. Chicago: Game Three

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose (1) shoots as Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith, top, defends in the second quarter of Game 3 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs on Friday, May 6, 2011, in Atlanta. Chicago won 99-82 and leads the series 2-1.

Atlanta vs. Chicago: Game Three

Derrick Rose goes to the basket — AP Photo/Paul Abell

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) goes to the basket as Atlanta Hawks forward Damien Wilkins (3), left, Josh Smith, center, and Zaza Pachulia (27) defend in the third quarter of Game 3 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs on Friday, May 6, 2011, in Atlanta. Chicago won 99-82 and leads the series 2-1.

Dallas vs. Los Angeles: Game Three

Dallas Mavericks' Tyson Chandler falls into the crowd during the first half of Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, May 6, 2011, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 98-92, and lead the series 3-0.

Dallas vs. Los Angeles: Game Three

The crowd reacts after the Dallas Mavericks' Peja Stojakovic scored a 3-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the final minutes of Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoffs, Friday, May 6, 2011, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 98-92, and lead the series 3-0.

Dallas vs. Los Angeles: Game Two

Lamar Odom and Dirk Nowitzki go after a rebound — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom, left, and Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki go after a rebound during the second half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoff game on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in Los Angeles. Nowitzki scored 24 points as the Mavericks stunned the erratic Lakers, 93-81, in Game 2, taking a 2-0 second-round lead with consecutive road wins.

Dallas vs. Los Angeles: Game Two

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant looks on from the bench in the closing seconds of Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in Los Angeles. The Mavericks won, 93-81, taking a 2-0 series lead with consecutive road victories.

Atlanta vs. Chicago: Game Two

Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose drives to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks' Marvin Williams during the fourth quarter in Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoff game in Chicago, Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Rose scored 25 points and Chicago beat Atlanta, 86-73, in Game 2.

Atlanta vs. Chicago: Game Two

Joakim Noah goes up for a shot — Getty Images/Jonathan Daniel

Joakim Noah (13) of the Chicago Bulls goes up for a shot over Al Horford (15) of the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of second-round NBA playoff action at the United Center on May 4, 2011 in Chicago. Noah scored 19 points and grabed 14 rebounds, and Chicago beat Atlanta, 86-73, in Game 2, to tie series.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Two

Kevin Durant reacts — Getty Images/Ronald Martinez

Forward Kevin Durant (35) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2011 at Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Durant scored 26 points, James Harden led an outburst by Oklahoma City's bench with 21, and the Thunder evened their series with Memphis by beating the Grizzlies, 111-102, Tuesday night.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game Two

Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin Durant loses the ball — AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, right, loses the ball as he is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies forward Shane Battier, left, in the second quarter of Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoff game in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Grizzlies' Darrell Arthur is at center.

Boston vs. Miami: Game Two

LeBron James prepares to drive against Ray Allen — AP Photo/Alan Diaz

The Miami Heat's LeBron James, left, prepares to drive against Boston Celtics' Ray Allen during the first half of Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoff game, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in Miami. James scored 24 of his 35 points in the second half, Dwyane Wade added 28 and the Heat used a late 14-0 run to pull away and beat the aching Celtics, 102-91, in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Boston vs. Miami: Game Two

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade goes to the basket — AP Photo/Alan Diaz

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) goes to the basket as Boston Celtics' Jermaine O'Neal (7) defends during the second half of Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoffs, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in Miami. The Heat won, 102-91.

Dallas vs. Los Angeles: Game One

Dirk Nowitzki takes a shot over Lamar Odom — AP Photo/Matt Sayles

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, right, takes a shot over Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom during the second half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs Monday, May 2, 2011, in Los Angeles. Nowitzki had 28 points and the Mavericks won 96-94.

Dallas vs. Los Angeles: Game One

Jason Kidd passes the ball — AP Photo/Matt Sayles

Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd, bottom, passes the ball while defended by Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant during the second half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs Monday, May 2, 2011, in Los Angeles. The Mavericks won 96-94.

Atlanta vs. Chicago: Game One

Joe Johnson celebrates with Jeff Teague — AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson, left, celebrates with Jeff Teague after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs in Chicago, Monday, May 2, 2011. Johnson scored 34 points and Atlanta beat top-seeded Chicago 103-95 of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Atlanta vs. Chicago: Game One

Carlos Booze falls to the court — AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer, center, falls to the court as Atlanta Hawks forward Damien Wilkins, left, and center Al Horford defend during the first quarter in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs on Monday, May 2, 2011, in Chicago. Atlanta beat top-seeded Chicago 103-95 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game One

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, left, shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha, right, in the first quarter of Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoff game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, May 1, 2011. Randolph had a playoff career-high 34 points and 10 rebounds and the Grizzlies outmatched the Oklahoma City Thunder inside for a 114-101 victory.

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City: Game One

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, left, shoots in front of Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, top, Grizzlies forward Shane Battier, second from bottom right, and Thunders' James Harden, bottom, in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoff game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, May 1, 2011. Memphis won 114-101.

Boston vs. Miami: Game One

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce is held back by referee Ed Malloy — AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, center, is held back by referee Ed Malloy after he was fouled by Miami Heat's James Jones (22) during the second half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoff game, Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Miami. Pierce was ejected with 7 minutes left, after picking up two technicals in skirmishes with Dwyane Wade and Jones within a span of 59 seconds. Jones set a Miami postseason record with 25 points off the bench, and the Heat beat the Celtics 99-90 on Sunday to open their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Boston vs. Miami: Game One

Miami Heat's LeBron James drives past Rajon Rondo — AP Photo/Jeffrey M. Boan

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) drives past Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo during the second half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoff game, Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Celtics 99-90.