Heat, Jackson Updates

Heat's Wade eager for another long break 
On his first day in Miami last summer, the newly acquired Shaquille O'Neal wanted to stop a controversy before it started. ``It's Dwyane Wade's team,'' O'Neal said. Apparently, he wasn't kidding.

Phil Jackson still pondering return 
Phil Jackson is still trying to decide whether he will return to coaching next season, and expects teams would want to hear from him by next month. ``I've not made up my mind. Coaching is an option,'' Jackson said.

Promise Kept

Rasheed Wallace promised a win. The Detroit Pistons backed him up and the series now heads back to Detroit tied 2-2. Story

More than Shaq

In sweeping the Wizards, the Heat proved that they're sufficiently talented to win important games without Shaquille O'Neal. more

Heat Sweep Wizards

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, right, and Eddie Jones, left, pause during a game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday, May 14, 2005 in Washington. Wade led all scorers with 42 points, and Jones hit the game winning shot with 14.9 seconds left to complete a playoff sweep of the Wizard with a 99-95 victory.

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.

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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