Role Reversal

The Pacers are hoping a day off between games, and the chance to rest weary legs, will make a difference against the Pistons in Wednesday night's Game 2 in Detroit. Indiana coach Rick Carlisle also might want to instruct center Dale Davis to keep a closer eye on Pistons counterpart Ben Wallace.

	•	Success story

NBA Headlines

•	Squabbling Mavs even series with Suns
•	Resilient Pacers draw even with Pistons
•	David Stern to testify before Congress
•	Suns' Johnson cuts face in Game 2
•	Wizards' frontcourt missing key pieces
•	Spurs breeze to 2-0 lead in series
•	Artest says penalty was ``a bit harsh''
•	Refs upset by NBA response to Van Gundy
•	Back home, Wizards dig for inspiration
•	LeBron drops Goodwin as agent

MVP's Parents

John and Jean Nash, parents of Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash, watch the Phoenix Suns' playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Mavs Beat Suns

Dirk Nowitzki did more than just talk about beating the Suns. He sank the winning shot to even the series. More

All Tied Up

The Pacers got a lift from an unlikely source. Jeff Foster's 14 points and 20 rebounds helped Indy down Detroit 92-83 in Game 2. More

O'Neal Beats Sheed

Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal pulls down a rebound as Detroit
Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace goes for the ball.

Pacers Even Series

Pacers 92, Pistons 83
The NBA's most resilient team bounced back again. Jermaine O'Neal scored 22 points, Reggie Miller had 19 and Jeff Foster grabbed 20 rebounds Wednesday night to lead the Indiana Pacers past the Detroit Pistons 92-83 in Game 2, tying their Eastern Conference semifinal series at one game apiece. The Pacers trailed for two-plus quarters before taking over with an 11-0 run in the fourth quarter. More

NBA Coaches of the Year

2005 -- Mike D'Antoni, Phoenix
2004 -- Hubie Brown, Memphis
2003 -- Gregg Popovich, San Antonio
2002 -- Rick Carlisle, Detroit
2001 -- Larry Brown, Philadelphia
2000 -- Glenn Rivers, Orlando
1999 -- Mike Dunleavy, Portland
1998 -- Larry Bird, Indiana
1997 -- Pat Riley, Miami
1996 -- Phil Jackson, Chicago
1995 -- Del Harris, L.A. Lakers
1994 -- Lenny Wilkens, Atlanta
1993 -- Pat Riley, New York
1992 -- Don Nelson, Golden State
1991 -- Don Chaney, Houston
1990 -- Pat Riley, L.A. Lakers
1989 -- Cotton Fitzsimmons, Phoenix
1988 -- Doug Moe, Denver
1987 -- Mike Schuler, Portland
1986 -- Mike Fratello, Atlanta
1985 -- Don Nelson, Milwaukee
1984 -- Frank Layden, Utah
1983 -- Don Nelson, Milwaukee
1982 -- Gene Shue, Washington
1981 -- Jack McKinney, Indiana
1980 -- Bill Fitch, Boston
1979 -- Cotton Fitzsimmons, Kansas City
1978 -- Hubie Brown, Atlanta
1977 -- Tom Nissalke, Houston
1976 -- Bill Fitch, Cleveland
1975 -- Phil Johnson, Kansas City-Omaha
1974 -- Ray Scott, Detroit
1973 -- Tom Heinsohn, Boston
1972 -- Bill Sharman, L.A. Lakers
1971 -- Dick Motta, Chicago
1970 -- Red Holzman, New York
1969 -- Gene Shue, Baltimore
1968 -- Richie Guerin, St. Louis
1967 -- Johnny Kerr, Chicago
1966 -- Dolph Schayes, Philadelphia
1965 -- Red Auerbach, Boston
1964 -- Alex Hannum, San Francisco
1963 -- Harry Gallatin, St. Louis

Kidd's Play

Will Jason Kidd stay with the New Jersey Nets or look for a stronger NBA contender?

Kenyon Martin Falters

Yao's Promise

When will Yao Ming realize his full potential?

Rugged Rockets Out

<div class="cnnImgCaption">The Rockets surprised the Mavericks with their physical play in the opening game of their first-round playoff series.</div>

Can Pacers Stop Him?

Ben Wallace brings a 14-point playoff scoring average into the Pistons' Game 2 tilt with the Pacers tonight

MVP Trophy

Phoenix's Steve Nash accepts his MVP trophy from Commissioner David Stern.

Dirk vs. Dampier

Erick Dampier has been a big disappointment in Big D, writes Marc Stein, which is why he's getting an earful from Dirk Nowitzki. Story

Miller Haunted

In the N.B.A. playoffs the past two years, Reggie Miller has been forced to chase Detroit's Richard Hamilton, who has patterned his game after Miller's.

Zo Is Back

Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning pumps his fist after scoring against the
Washington Wizards.

Spurs' Chief Bench

San Antonio Spur's Manu Ginobili (L) shoots a three-pointer past
Antonio Daniels of the Seattle SuperSonics.

Wade's Dominance

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (L) shoots around Brendan Haywood of the
Washington Wizards. Wade collected 31 points and a franchise
playoff-record 15 assists as Miami defeated Washington 108-102 to open
a 2-0 advantage in their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference
semi-final series.

NBA Coach of the Year

NBA Coach of the Year the Phoenix Suns Head Coach Mike D'Antoni enjoys
a laugh during a press conference at America West Arena in Phoenix
Arizona,