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Game of of the NBA Finals takes place tonight, in Miami, Florida, as the Miami Heat play host to the Dallas Mavericks. There will be may outstanding players in the series, with the likes of Dirk Nowitski, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade, but neither of these teams would be in the finals if they didn't get contributions from their entire roster. Michael Rosenberg, of SI.com, has the story, below. Rea

Many people didn't like LeBron's James' decision to join up with Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat, during the offseason. Ken Berger, of cbssports.com is one of those people. But he also admits "The Decision" has proved to be effective. Read Berger's column, courtesy of cbssports.com, below.

Sure, the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat squared-off in the NBA Finals just five years ago, but other than Dirk Nowitski, and Dwyane Wade, these teams are vastly different. Ken Berger, of cbssports.com, has the story, below.

The Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls last night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals by the score of 83-80. Chicago watched a 12 point lead disappear in the final 3 minutes, as LeBron James and the Heat closed the game on an 18-3 run. Miami will face the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals.

LeBron James scored 35 points, leading the Miami Heat to a Game 4 victory over the Chicago Bulls by the score of 101-93. Miami leads the best-of-seven series 3-1. Game 5 in Chicago is Thursday, where the Heat can punch their first ticket to the NBA Finals in 5 years.

The Miami Heat handed the Bulls their first two-game losing streak of the postseason Sunday night, defeating Chicago by the score of 96-85. Chris Bosh led the way for the home team, scoring a game-high 34 points. In the last 5 years, the winner of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference Finals eventually won the series.

The Miami Heat took game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on the road Wednesday night with their 85-75 win over the Chicago Bulls. LeBron James made big plays down the strech, finishing with 29 points to lead all scorers. Dwyane Wade chipped in with 24 points of his own. Game 3 in Miami is set for Sunday.

The Chicago Bulls took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals Sunday night, defeating the Miami Heat 103-82. League MVP Derrick Rose led the Bulls with 28 points. Heat forward Chris Bosh had 30 points and 9 rebounds in a losing effort. Game 2 in the Windy City is scheduled for Wednesday, with a 7:30 tip-off.

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and the Miami Heat eliminated the Boston Celtics from the NBA playoffs on Wednesday night with their 97-87 victory in Game 5. Wade led the way for Miami, finishing with 34 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. James chipped in 33 points of his own, including a series sealing 3 pointer with 40 seconds left in the game.

The Miami Heat have put the Boston Celtics in a 2-0 hole in their best-of-seven series after an impressive 102-91 victory. A 14-0 by Miami late in the fourth put the Celtics away. The series now shifts to Boston for Game 3 on Saturday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant had some choice words for Miami Heat forard Chris Bosh, recently, referring to him as a "fake tough guy." The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.

Hornets continue to struggle, having lost nine of their last twelve. Miami is going in the other direction, winning their ninth straight.