2012 NBA playoffs: Opening rounds

Nick Young celebrates after hitting a three-point basket — AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

Los Angeles Clippers guard Nick Young (11) celebrates after hitting a three-point basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Gilbert Arenas (10) follows him downcourt in the second half of Game 7 in a first-round NBA playoffs on Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Memphis, Tenn. The Clippers won 82-72 to take the series 4-3.

Memphis vs. Los Angeles : Game 7

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol pauses on the court after the Grizzlies turned the ball over to the Los Angeles Clippers in the final seconds of the second half of Game 7 in a first-round NBA playoffs on Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Memphis, Tenn. The Clippers won 82-72 to win the series 4-3.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 7 - Lakers outlast Nuggets

Kobe Bryant puts up a shot — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, puts up a shot as Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee defends during the second half in Game 7 in their first-round NBA playoffs, Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 96-87.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 7 - Lakers outlast Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, right, of Spain reacts after scoring as Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried reacts as well during the second half in Game 7 in their first-round NBA playoffs, Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 96-87.

Memphis vs. Los Angeles : Game 6

Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol celebrate their win — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, second from right, and center Marc Gasol, second from left, of Spain, celebrate their win as Los Angeles Clippers forward Kenyon Martin, left, and forward Blake Griffin look on during the second half in Game 6 of their first-round NBA playoffs, Friday, May 11, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Grizzlies won 90-88.

Memphis vs. Los Angeles : Game 6

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen, right, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Clippers forward Kenyon Martin defends during the second half in Game 6 in their first-round NBA playoffs, Friday, May 11, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Grizzlies won 90-88.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 6

Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, left, looks to work the ball inside as Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Blake (center), and center Andrew Bynum cover in the third quarter in Game 6 of the teams' first-round NBA playoffs in Denver on Thursday, May 10, 2012.

Lawson scored 32 points as the Nuggets forced their first-round playoff series to Game 7, with a dominating 113-96 victory Thursday night.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 6

Mike Brown makes a point to his guards Ramon Sessions, back left, and Kobe Bryant — AP Photo/David Zalubowski

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike Brown, right, makes a point to his guards Ramon Sessions, back left, and Kobe Bryant during a time out against the Denver Nuggets early in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 113-96 victory in Game 6 of the teams' first-round NBA playoffs in Denver on Thursday, May 10, 2012.

Atlanta vs. Boston : Game 6 - Celtics close out Hawks in six

Kevin Garnett is congratulated by fans after defeating the Atlanta Hawks — AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Boston Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett (5) is congratulated by fans after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 83-80 in Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoffs in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012.

Upset by comments from a Hawks owner calling him "the dirtiest guy in the league," Garnett responded with 28 points and 14 rebounds to give the Celtics an 83-80 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night that eliminated Atlanta.

Atlanta vs. Boston : Game 6 - Celtics close out Hawks in six

Rajon Rondo pauses as he fakes — AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo, right, pauses as he fakes Atlanta Hawks power forward Josh Smith to leap on a drive to the basket in the second quarter of Game 6 in a first-round NBA playoffs in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012. The Celtics won 83-80 that eliminated Atlanta.

Philadelphia vs. Chicago : Game 6 - 76ers knock out Bulls

Omer Asik watches as the Philadelphia 76ers celebrate — AP Photo/Matt Slocum

Chicago Bulls' Omer Asik (3) watches as the Philadelphia 76ers celebrate after winning Game 6 in an NBA first-round playoffs on Thursday, May 10, 2012, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 79-78 and won the series 4-2.

Philadelphia vs. Chicago : Game 6 - 76ers knock out Bulls

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala stands on the scorers' table after the 76ers won Game 6 in an NBA first-round playoffs against the Chicago Bulls, Thursday, May 10, 2012, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 79-78 and won the series 4-2.

Memphis vs. Los Angeles : Game 5

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol lets out a yell after scoring against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs, May 9, 2012, in Memphis, Tenn. Gasol scored 23 points and Zach Randolph added 19 as the Grizzlies avoided elimination by beating the Clippers 92-80, forcing a Game 6 in the Western Conference first-round series.

Memphis vs. Los Angeles : Game 5

O. J. Mayo loses control of the ball — AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

Memphis Grizzlies guard O. J. Mayo (32) loses control of the ball as he is defended by Los Angeles Clippers forward Kenyon Martin (2) and Reggie Evans, rear, during the first half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs, May 9, 2012, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies avoided elimination by beating the Clippers 92-80.

New York vs. Miami : Game 5 - Heat advance in five games

Dwyane Wade, second from right, and forward LeBron James, right, embrace as New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire walks off the court — AP Photo/The Miami Herald, Al Diaz

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, second from right, and forward LeBron James, right, embrace as New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire walks off the court following a game in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, May 9, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 106-94 to win the series 4-1 and advance to the second round.

New York vs. Miami : Game 5 - Heat advance in five games

LeBron James blocks a shot by Tyson Chandler — Pedro Portal,AP Photo/El Nuevo Herald

Miami Heat forward LeBron James, left, blocks a shot by New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, May 9, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 106-94 to win the series 4-1.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 5

Kenneth Faried ties up Kobe Bryant — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, right, ties up Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoffs, May 8, 2012, in Los Angeles. Denver survived Bryant's late scoring barrage, avoiding playoff elimination with a 102-99 victory.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum dives to for a loose ball as Denver Nuggets guard Andre Miller, right, looks on during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoffs, May 8, 2012, in Los Angeles. Miller scored 24 points, including two free throws with 12.8 seconds left, and Denver survived Bryant's 43-point performance, avoiding playoff elimination with a 102-99 victory against Los Angeles in Game 5.

Philadelphia vs. Chicago : Game 5

Taj Gibson reacts after making a free throw — AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) reacts after making a free throw during the fourth quarter of Game 5 in an NBA first-round playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers in Chicago, May 8, 2012. The Bulls won 77-69.

Philadelphia vs. Chicago : Game 5

AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng (9) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand (42) during the fourth quarter of Game 5 in an NBA first-round playoff series, in Chicago, May 8, 2012. Deng scored 24 points, Carlos Boozer added 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Chicago beat the 76ers 77-69 to avoid a first-round playoff exit.

Atlanta vs. Boston : Game 5

Al Horford and Ryan Hollins battle for a loose ball — AP Photo/John Bazemore

Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) and Boston Celtics center Ryan Hollins (50) battle for a loose ball during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoffs, May 8, 2012, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 87-86.

Atlanta vs. Boston : Game 5

Al Horford dribbles around Ryan Hollins — Getty Images/Mike Zarrilli

Forward Al Horford (150 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles around center Ryan Hollins (50) of the Boston Celtics during Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoffs at Philips Arena on May 8, 2012 in Atlanta.

Indiana vs. Orlando : Game 5

Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger celebrates a 3-point basket in the first half of Game 5 of the NBA first-round playoffs against the Orlando Magic, in Indianapolis, May 8, 2012. Granger scored 25 points to help the Pacers defeat the Magic 105-87 and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1.

Indiana vs. Orlando : Game 5

Hedo Turkoglu and Roy Hibbert tussle for control of the ball — AP Photo/Michael Conroy

Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu, left, and Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert tussle for control of the ball in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoffs, in Indianapolis, May 8, 2012. The Pacers defeated the Magic 105-87 to clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 4

Kobe Bryant works the ball inside for a shot — AP Photo/David Zalubowski

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, works the ball inside for a shot past Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington in the first quarter of Game 4 of the teams' first-round NBA series in Denver, May 6, 2012.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 4

Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum — AP Photo/David Zalubowski

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, pulls in a rebound as Denver Nuggets forward Keneth Faried, center, and Lakers center Andrew Bynum look on in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 92-88 victory in Game 4 of the teams' first-round NBA playoffs in Denver, May 6, 2012.

New York vs. Miami : Game 4

Carmelo Anthony reacts during timeout — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts during a timeout in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA first-round playoffs at Madison Square Garden, May 6, 2012, in New York. Anthony scored 41 points and the Knicks snapped an NBA-record, 13-game postseason losing streak by beating the Heat 89-87.

New York vs. Miami : Game 4

Amare Stoudemire dunks the ball — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire (1) dunks the ball as Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem (40) looks on during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden, May 6, 2012, in New York. Stoudemire had 20 points and 10 rebounds in his return from a cut hand, and the Knicks snapped an NBA-record, 13-game postseason losing streak by beating the Miami Heat 89-87.

Atlanta vs. Boston : Game 4

Jeff Teague fouls Brandon Bass — AP Photo/Michael Dwyer

Atlanta Hawks' Jeff Teague (0) fouls Boston Celtics' Brandon Bass (30) during the first quarter of Game 4 of an NBA first-round playoffs, in Boston, May 6, 2012. The Celtics coasted to a 101-79 victory over the Hawks to take a 3-1 lead in their best-of-7 playoff series.

Atlanta vs. Boston : Game 4

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett reacts after making a basket in the first quarter of Game 4 of an NBA first-round playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks, in Boston, May 6, 2012. The Celtics crushed the Hawks 101-79.

Philadelphia vs. Chicago : Game 4

Luol Deng, Kyle Korver and C.J. Watson react — AP Photo/The Wilmington News-Journal, Suchat Pederson

Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng (9), Kyle Korver (26) and C.J. Watson (7) react in front of Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes (00) after the team was charged with a foul during the fourth quarter of Game 4 in a first-round NBA playoffs in Philadelphia, May 6, 2012. The 76ers won 89-82.

Philadelphia vs. Chicago : Game 4

Andre Iguodala fights for control of the ball — AP Photo/Michael Perez

Philadlephia 76ers' Andre Iguodala (9) fights for control of the ball with Chicago Bulls' Taj Gibson (22) during the second half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA playoffs in Philadelphia, May 6, 2012. The 76ers won 89-82.

Oklahoma City vs. Dallas : Game 4

Kevin Durant celebrates with head coach Scott Brooks — AP Photo/LM Otero

Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin Durant, left, celebrates with head coach Scott Brooks in the final seconds of Game 4 in a first-round NBA playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Dallas. The Thunder won 103-97.

Oklahoma City vs. Dallas : Game 4

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots past Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the first half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA playoffs, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Dallas. The Thunder won 103-97.

San Antonio vs. Utah : Game 3

Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks, center attempts to score against San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) and power forward Matt Bonner (15) during the second half of Game 3 in the first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Salt Lake City. The Spurs defeated the Jazz 102-90 to lead the series 3-0.

San Antonio vs. Utah : Game 3

Tony Parker shoots against Utah Jazz power forward Paul Millsap — AP Photo/Colin E Braley

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9), of France, shoots against Utah Jazz power forward Paul Millsap (24) during the first half of Game 3 in their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Salt Lake City.

Memphis vs. Los Angeles : Game 3

Los Angeles Clippers celebrate during the first half — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

From left, Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Trey Thompkins celebrate during the first half of Game 3 in their first-round NBA playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 87-86.

Memphis vs. Los Angeles : Game 3

Blake Griffin shoots as Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph defend — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, shoots as Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, center, of Spain, and forward Zach Randolph defend during the second half of Game 3 in their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 87-86.

Indiana vs. Orlando : Game 4

Indiana Pacers players celebrate an overtime win — AP Photo/John Raoux

Indiana Pacers players, including from left, Roy Hibbert (55), Danny Granger (33), and Tyler Hansbrough (50), celebrate an overtime win against the Orlando Magic 101-99 in Game 4 of an NBA first-round playoff basketball series, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.

Indiana vs. Orlando : Game 4

Chris Duhon and Darren Collison scramble for a loose ball — AP Photo/John Raoux

Orlando Magic's Chris Duhon, front, and Indiana Pacers' Darren Collison scramble for a loose ball during the first half of Game 4 of an first-round NBA playoffs, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.

Philadelphia vs. Chicago : Game 3

Jrue Holiday blocks a shot by — AP Photo/Mel Evans

Philadelphia 76ers' Jrue Holiday (11) blocks a shot by Chicago Bulls' John Lucas III, right, late in the fourth quarter of Game 3 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, in Philadelphia, Pa., Friday, May 4, 2012. 76ers won 79-74.

Philadelphia vs. Chicago : Game 3

Philadelphia 76ers' Evan Turner, left, and Spencer Hawes, center, grab for the ball on the court with Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah, right, during the second quarter of Game 3 in an NBA first-round playoffs in Philadelphia, Friday, May 4, 2012.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 3

Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee, back left, blocks a shot by Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes, back right, a Lakers enter Jordan Hill looks on in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the Nuggets' 99-84 victory in the teams' first-round NBA playoff series in Denver on Friday, May 4, 2012.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 3

Kenneth Faried reats after scoring a basket — AP Photo/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets rookie forward Kenneth Faried, right, reats after scoring a basket over Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, of Spain, in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the Nuggets' 99-84 victory in the teams' first-round NBA playoff series in Denver on Friday, May 4, 2012.

Atlanta vs. Boston : Game 3

Kevin Garnett rubs the head of teammate Ray Allen — AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (5) rubs the head of teammate Ray Allen during Game 3 of an NBA first-round playoffs, Friday, May 4, 2012, in Boston. The Celtics defeated the Hawks 90-84, leading the series 2-1.

Atlanta vs. Boston : Game 3

Paul Pierce looks to pass — AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) looks to pass as he is chased by Atlanta Hawks' Willie Green (33) during Game 3 of an NBA first-round playoff basketball series, Friday, May 4, 2012, in Boston. The Celtics defeated the Hawks 90-84, leading the series 2-1.

New York vs. Miami : Game 2

LeBron James attempts a shot in the second half — Getty Images/Jeff Zelevansky

LeBron James (6) of the Miami Heat attempts a shot in the second half against Jared Jeffries (9) of the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2012 in New York. James scored 32 points, including eight straight to start the fourth quarter and break open the game, and the Miami Heat took a 3-0 series lead, sending the Knicks to an NBA postseason-record 13th straight loss, 87-70.

New York vs. Miami : Game 2

Carmelo Anthony attempts to control the ball — Getty Images/Jeff Zelevansky

Carmelo Anthony (7) of the New York Knicks attempts to control the ball in the second half against Shane Battier (31) and Dwyane Wade (3) of the Miami Heat in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2012 in New York. Anthony scored 22 points but shot 7 of 23 for the Knicks, who are playing without Amar'e Stoudemire, Jeremy Lin and Iman Shumpert and needed a super effort from Anthony that he didn't come close to providing.

Dallas vs. Oklahoma City : Game 3

Kevin Durant (35) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal at American Airlines Center on May 3, 2012 in Dallas. Durant finished with 31 points on 11-of-15 shooting on way to a 95-79 victory.

Dallas vs. Oklahoma City : Game 3

Russell Westbrook (0) of the Oklahoma City Thunder takes a shot against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal at American Airlines Center on May 3, 2012 in Dallas. Westbrook added 20 points in the Thunder's 95-79 win.

Los Angeles vs. Memphis : Game 2

O.J. Mayo goes to the basket — AP Photo/Danny Johnston

Memphis Grizzlies' O.J. Mayo, right, goes to the basket under Los Angeles Clippers' Mo Williams (25) during the second half of Game 2 in the first round of the NBA playoffs in Memphis, Tenn., May 2, 2012. Mayo scored 10 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, and Memphis bounced back to beat Los Angeles 105-98 in Game 2.

Los Angeles vs. Memphis : Game 2

O.J. Mayo and Chris Paul battle for a loose ball — Getty Images/Andy Lyons

O.J. Mayo (32) of the Memphis Grizzlies and Chris Paul (3) of the Los Angeles Clippers battle for a loose ball in Game 2 in the first round of the NBA playoffs in Memphis, Tenn.

Utah vs. San Antonio : Game 2

Tim Duncan reacts on the bench — AP Photo/Eric Gay

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, center, reacts on the bench during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs against the Utah Jazz, May 2, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 114-83. Tony Parker is at left, and Boris Diaw is right.

Utah vs. San Antonio : Game 2

Tony Parker takes a shot against Paul Millsap — Getty Images/Ronald Martinez

Tony Parker (9) of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against Paul Millsap (24) of the Utah Jazz in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs at AT&T Center on May 2, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. Parker scored 18 points in the Spurs 114-83 victory to take 2-0 lead in the first-round series.

Orlando vs. Indiana : Game 3

Quentin Richardson tries to get the ball away from Danny Granger — AP Photo/John Raoux

Orlando Magic's Quentin Richardson, right, tries to get the ball away from Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger, left, during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA first-round playoffs, May 2, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. Granger had 26 points and nine rebounds and Indiana held Orlando under 80 points for the second straight game.

Orlando vs. Indiana : Game 3

Roy Hibbert makes a move to get past Ryan Anderson — AP Photo/John Raoux

Indiana Pacers' Roy Hibbert, left, makes a move to get past Orlando Magic's Ryan Anderson during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA first-round playoffs, May 2, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. Roy Hibbert had 18 points and 10 rebounds as Indiana won 97-74.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 2

Kobe Bryant celebrates their wi — AP Photo/Chris Carlson

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant celebrates his team's win in an NBA first-round playoffs game in Los Angeles, May 1, 2012. Bryant scored 38 points and the Lakers weathered Denver's late rally for a 104-100 victory Tuesday night, taking a 2-0 series lead.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 2

Steve Blake, left, and Kobe Bryant, right, battles Kenneth Faried — AP Photo/Chris Carlson

Los Angeles Lakers' Steve Blake, left, and Kobe Bryant, right, battle Denver Nuggets' Kenneth Faried for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA first-round playoffs game in Los Angeles, May 1, 2012. The Lakers won 104-100.

Philadelphia vs. Chicago : Game 2

Jrue Holiday drives to the basket — AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jrue Holiday (11) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) and forward Luol Deng during the second quarter of Game 2 in an NBA first-round playoffs, in Chicago on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Holiday scored 26 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Chicago 109-92 on Tuesday night to even their first-round series.

Philadelphia vs. Chicago : Game 2

Andre Iguodala looks to pass — AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala (9) looks to pass between Chicago Bulls guard C.J. Watson (7) and forward Luol Deng (9) during the first quarter of Game 2 in an NBA first-round playoffs game in Chicago on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. The Philadelphia 76ers beat Chicago 109-92 on Tuesday night to even their first-round series.

Atlanta vs. Boston : Game 2

Paul Pierce does a Tebow — Getty Images/Kevin C. Cox

Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics drops to one knee after their 87-80 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of the NBA first-round playoffs at Philips Arena on May 1, 2012 in Atlanta.

Atlanta vs. Boston : Game 2

Paul Pierce drives against Joe Johnson — Getty Images/Kevin C. Cox

Paul Pierce (34) of the Boston Celtics drives against Joe Johnson (2) of the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of the NBA first-round playoffs at Philips Arena on May 1, 2012 in Atlanta. Pierce battled through another tough shooting night to score 36 points and the Celtics wiped out Atlanta's 11-point lead in the second half, stunning the Hawks 87-80 on Tuesday in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference series.

Dallas vs. Oklahoma City : Game 2

Russell Westbrook takes the ball to the hoop — AP Photo/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) takes the ball to the hoop past Dallas Mavericks Delonte West (13) and Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the first quarter of Game 2 in the first round of the NBA playoffs, in Oklahoma City, April 30, 2012. Westbrook scored 29 points as Oklahoma City won 102-99.

Dallas vs. Oklahoma City : Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant gestures to the crowd as the Thunder shoot a foul shot against the Dallas Mavericks at the other end of the court in the fourth quarter of Game 2 in the first round of the NBA playoffs, in Oklahoma City, April 30, 2012. Durant scored 26 in an off-shooting performance and Oklahoma City clawed out a 102-99 victory against Dallas to take a 2-0 series lead.

Orlando vs. Indiana : Game 2

David West drives on Ryan Anderson — AP Photo/Michael Conroy

Indiana Pacers forward David West, right, drives on Orlando Magic forward Ryan Anderson in the second half of Game 2 of an NBA first-round playoffs in Indianapolis, April 30, 2012. West had 18 points and 11 rebounds and has emerged as a stabilizing force for the Pacers, who defeated the Magic 93-78.

Orlando vs. Indiana : Game 2

Leandro Barbosa shoots between Glen Davis and Hedo Turkoglu — AP Photo/Michael Conroy

Indiana Pacers guard Leandro Barbosa, center, shoots between Orlando Magic forward Glen Davis, left, and forward Hedo Turkoglu in the second half of Game 2 of an NBA first-round playoffs in Indianapolis, April 30, 2012. The Pacers defeated the Magic 93-78.

New York vs. Miami : Game 2

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire leaves American Airlines Arena with his left arm in a sling after an NBA game against the Miami Heat in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs in Miami, April 30, 2012. The Heat defeated the Knicks 104-94.

New York vs. Miami : Game 2

Dwyane Wade shoots over Baron Davis — AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) shoots as New York Knicks' Baron Davis (85) and Steve Novak (16) look on in the second half during an NBA basketball game in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs in Miami, April 30, 2012. Wade scored 25 points as the Heat defeated the Knicks 104-94.

New York vs. Miami : Game 2

LeBron James drives against Carmelo Anthony — AP Photo/el Nuevo Herald, David Santiago

Miami Heat LeBron James drives against New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony during the first quarter of game 2 of an NBA Eastern Conference playoff game at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, April 30, 2012. James finished with 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds for the Heat.

Los Angeles vs. Memphis : Game 1

Blake Griffin defends Mike Conley — AP Photo/Danny Johnston

Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, top, defends Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Conley during the second half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA playoffs in Memphis, Tenn., April 29, 2012. The Clippers rallied from a deficit that had been as much as 27 to stun the Grizzlies 99-98 in the opening game of their Western Conference series.

Los Angeles vs. Memphis : Game 1

Marc Gasol is defended by Kenyon Martin — AP Photo/Danny Johnston

Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol (33), of Spain, is defended by Los Angeles Clippers' Kenyon Martin (2) during the first half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoffs, April 29, 2012, in Memphis, Tenn.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 1

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum, right, swats a shot away by Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried during the second half of an NBA first-round playoffs, April 29, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 103-88.

Denver vs. Los Angeles : Game 1

Kobe Bryant puts up a shot as JaVale McGee defends — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, puts up a shot as Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee defends during the first half of an NBA first-round playoffs, April 29, 2012, in Los Angeles. Bryant scored 31 points, Andrew Bynum posted the Lakers' first playoff triple-double in 21 years, and Los Angeles thoroughly controlled the tempo in a playoff-opening 103-88 victory.

Utah vs. San Antonio : Game 1

Tony Parker is defended by Enes Kanter — AP Photo/Eric Gay

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) is defended by Utah Jazz's Enes Kanter, right, during the fourth quarter of Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoffs, April 29, 2012, in San Antonio. Parker scored 28 points and the top-seeded Spurs erased four years of putting themselves in 0-1 holes to start the playoffs, beating the Utah Jazz 106-91 in Game 1 of their first-round series.

Utah vs. San Antonio : Game 1

Paul Millsap and Tim Duncan reach for a rebound — AP Photo/Eric Gay

Utah Jazz's Paul Millsap (24) and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) reach for a rebound during the fourth quarter of Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoffs, April 29, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 106-91.

Atlanta vs. Boston : Game 1

Josh Smith is fouled by Brandon Bass — AP Photo/David Goldman

Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith, center, is fouled by Boston Celtics' Brandon Bass while chasing down a loose ball next to Celtics' Kevin Garnett, left, during the fourth quarter of Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, April 29, 2012, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 83-74.

Atlanta vs. Boston : Game 1

Avery Bradley puts his arm around Rajon Rondo and walks him off the court as he is ejected — AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton

Boston Celtics' Avery Bradley, center, puts his arm around Rajon Rondo, rear left, and walks him off the court as he is ejected from the game by referee Marc Davis late in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, April 29, 2012, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 83-74.

Dallas vs. Oklahoma City : Game 1

Fans watch as Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, right, kisses his mother, Wanda Pratt, after the Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks 99-98 in Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Saturday, April 28, 2012.

Dallas vs. Oklahoma City : Game 1

Kevin Durant reacts after hitting the game winning shot — AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after hitting the game-winning shot against the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, in Oklahoma City, Saturday, April 28, 2012. Oklahoma City won 99-98.

Dallas vs. Oklahoma City : Game 1

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter of Game 1 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Saturday, April 28, 2012. Oklahoma City won 99-98.

New York vs. Miami : Game 1

Dwyane Wade scores on a dunk — AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) scores on a dunk as New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire (1) and Tyson Chandler (6) look on in the first half of an NBA basketball game in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs in Miami, Saturday, April 28, 2012. The Heat defeated the Knicks 100-67.

New York vs. Miami : Game 1

Miami Heat LeBron James, right, looks to pass against the New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony during the third quarter of Game 1 of an NBA Eastern Conference playoff game at the American Airlines Arena in Miami on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The Heat defeated the Knicks 100-67.

Orlando vs. Indiana : Game 1

Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu celebrates in the closing seconds of the second half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 28, 2012. The Magic won 81-77.

Orlando vs. Indiana : Game 1

Jameer Nelson tries to tie up Roy Hibbert — AP Photo/Michael Conroy

Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson, top, tries to tie up Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert as the go for a loose ball in the first half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 28, 2012.

Philadelphia vs. Chicago : Game 1

Joakim Noah dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers — AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of

Philadelphia vs. Chicago : Game 1

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) reacts after an injury during the fourth quarter of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers in Chicago, Saturday, April 28, 2012. Rose scored 23 points before being helped off the court late in Chicago's 103-91 victory.

Philadelphia vs. Chicago : Game 1

Derrick Rose looks to a pass — AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) looks to a pass away from Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand (42) and guard Evan Turner (12) during the second quarter of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs in Chicago, Saturday, April 28, 2012.