LeBron, Heat rest up for Game 5 with Pacers (The Associated Press)

MIAMI (AP) On the plane ride home from Indiana, Miami guard Dwyane Wade was watching a LeBron James highlight tape. It was otherwise known as Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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The Orlando Magic finally part ways with both Stan Van Gundy and GM Otis Smith (Ball Don’t Lie)

In a move anticipated by just about everyone, the Orlando Magic have relieved coach Stan Van Gundy of his duties — a line used in the team’s press release that could have applied even when Van Gundy was coaching the team. In more surprising news, the Magic and GM Otis Smith have “parted ways.” Smith [...]

LeBron James won’t even give Lance Stephenson half a bar (Ball Don’t Lie)

”Lance Stephenson? You want a quote about Lance Stephenson? I’m not even going to give him the time. Knock it off.” — LeBron James, donning his  hater blockers on Saturday, according to Tom Withers of the Associated Press .
That’s just textbook shoulder-brushing form by the Miami Heat star, who utterly dismissed the sideline choking [...]

Magic fire coach Van Gundy, GM Smith (AFP)

The NBA’s Orlando Magic fired coach Stan van Gundy and agreed to part ways with general manager Otis Smith on Monday after they were eliminated from the first round of the play-offs by the Indiana Pacers.
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Heat Wave: James, Wade combine for 70 in Heat win (The Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) As the clock ticked down to a precious few seconds, LeBron James threw his right arm around Dwyane Wade’s neck and pulled his teammate close.
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LeBron brushes off Stephenson controversy (The SportsXchange)

In the pantheon of players essentially blown off over the years by LeBron James, a list that includes DeShawn Stevenson among others, add the name of Lance Stephenson.
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Heat’s LeBron James picks critical time for one of his best playoff performances ever (Yahoo! Sports)

LeBron James carried the Heat, especially Dwyane Wade, back into the series against the Pacers.
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Behind the Box Score, where the Heat grabbed control behind LeBron James’ amazing afternoon (Ball Don’t Lie)

Miami Heat 101, Indiana Pacers 93 (series tied, 2-2)
Dwyane Wade came alive and LeBron James had a game for the ages on Sunday afternoon. All signs pointed to the Heat’s dynamic duo flipping the proverbial switch, as they put the Pacers away, so what took so long? Why, a week into this series, did [...]

Heat’s Howard, Pacers’ Stephenson have pregame confrontation (The SportsXchange)

Miami Heat veteran Juwan Howard and Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson had to be separated during a confrontation at Sunday’s shootaround prior to Sunday afternoon’s Game 4 in Indianapolis, according to ESPN.
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Pacers, 76ers Look to Keep Shaking Up East: A Fan’s Outlook (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers have been in similar positions this season. Sixers fans like myself hoped that the team could take the next step towards being a contender this season, but things seemed to fall apart in the regular season. Meanwhile, the Pacers took greater strides towards taking the next step, ending the [...]

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