Tim Duncan posted his 133rd playoff double-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in Tuesday's easy 108-92 Game 1 win over the Clippers.
LeBron James had 28 points, nine rebounds, five assists and six steals on Tuesday, but didn't hit a 3-pointer, missed a couple crucial, late free throws, and deferred to Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers on the Heat's final two possessions of the game.
David West hit 5-of-13 shots for 16 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in 41 minutes as the Pacers shocked the Heat in Miami to steal homecourt with a 78-75 Game 2 win.
Ronny Turiaf will start in Tuesday's Game 2 against the Pacers.
Derrick Rose's doctor said he believes Derrick Rose's recovery from ACL surgery will take between eight and 12 months.
Kendrick Perkins (hip) is listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Lakers.
Mavericks agreed to a contract extension with coach Rick Carlisle.
Kyrie Irving was officially named the NBA's Rookie of the Year for the 2011-12 season on Tuesday.
Russell Westbrook hit 10-of-15 shots and a 3-pointer on his way to 27 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and two steals as the Thunder dominated the Lakers in Game 1, winning by a final score of 119-90 to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Avery Bradley returned after aggravating his left shoulder injury in the second quarter on Monday to finish with eight points and two 3-pointers on 3-of-6 shooting in 20 minutes.
Jrue Holiday had 18 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals to lead the Sixers in scoring in their Game 2 win over the Celtics in Boston.
Blake Griffin reiterated that he will play in Tuesday's Game 1 against the Spurs even though his knee is "about 75-80" percent.
