The pressure's on Paul Pierce because he's hurting, and the 76ers know it. Jackie MacMullan »Chat: 7 ET » PER Diem: Equal parts good and bad

Getting the puck past Henrik Lundqvist is New Jersey's' first step toward evening the East's finals. Take your best shot »Defensive duo » More »

The Lakers can't dwell on Game 1 if they hope to get even tonight in OKC. One loss (no matter how ugly) is just that ... one loss. W2W4 » Chat

Anyone wishing to test mighty Henrik Lundqvist must first get past Dan Girardi and Ryan McDonagh. Good luck. Scott Burnside »Melrose: Rangers won't tire   Chat: Strang, 4 ET »Coverage »

The C's and 76ers, both average on O but fierce on D, seem destined for a seven-game showdown. PER Diem  Philly knows Truth hurts »Can Boston keep Big Three?  Lots for Lakers to fix »

David West scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help the Pacers hold off the Heat 78-75.

Tim Legler doesn't think the Lakers have an answer for Russell Westbrook and makes a prediction for Game 2.

T.J. Quinn and Roger Cossack discuss the latest developments in the Roger Clemens perjury trial as the defense cross-examined Brian McNamee.

John Clayton discusses why Terrell Suggs and Jason Peters could lose millions of dollars in salary due to their injuries.

The crew debates if Cam Newton will have a sophomore slump, Mark Schlereth says the Colts should use Big Ben as the model for developing Andrew Luck, and who is the best offensive lineman in the NFL?