Pacers say they'll stand up to physical Heat

The Pacers felt like the Miami Heat's game plan, and especially Shane Battier's, in the Eastern Conference finals is to intimidate them with physical play. Heading into Game 2, the Pacers say they won't be affected by it.

Pacers' Hibbert accuses Battier of 'dirty' play

When the Miami Heat faced the Indiana Pacers in the playoffs last season, the series featured two suspensions, a host of flagrant fouls and plenty of blood. It appears the Eastern Conference finals between the teams is already heating up.

Andersen a playoff force for Heat

A few thoughts about Roy Hibbert

Mornings like these make the NBA so much fun, especially when the debate touches on concrete strategy rather than abstractions. On the surface, whether Pacers coach Frank Vogel should have left Roy Hibbert on the floor during crucial, late-game defensive possessions is a binary decision, but several factors govern Vogel's strategy in that situation.

Pelton: Heat-Pacers predictions

Kevin Pelton previews the Eastern Conference finals between the Heat and Pacers.

Windhorst: What Hill injury means for Indy

Brian Windhorst examines what George Hill's absence means for the rest of the Pacers-Knicks series.

Windhorst: Paul George does it all for Pacers in Game 4 win over Knicks

Paul George's defense has stifled Carmelo Anthony and helped give the Pacers a 3-1 series lead, Brian Windhorst writes.

Pacers' West (back) doesn't play against Magic

Indiana Pacers forward David West will not play Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic because of a sprained lower back.

Fantasy: Andrew Bynum will have to earn fantasy trust

Tom Carpenter recaps Monday's NBA action, and explains how to assess Andrew Bynum in fantasy drafts next season.