TV Guide NBA TV Wednesday

LeBron James is averaging 30.8 points per game for Miami in the playoffs, while Kevin Durant is averaging 27.8 points for Oklahoma City in the postseason.

LeBron James had 26 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds, leading Miami to a 104-98 victory at home in Game 4, and the Heat lead the best-of-seven series, 3-1.

Paul Pierce hit a decisive three-pointer in the final minute, and Boston won Game 5 at Miami, 94-90, to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Charles Barkley leads the West in search of its second-straight win; Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, the leading vote-getters, lead the East.

Shaquille O'Neal and the Orlando Magic visit Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in a game that features Jordan scoring 64 points on 27-of-49 shooting.

Chicago gained a 1-0 lead in the series following a 122-89 victory over Portland in Game 1 behind 39 points and 11 assists from Michael Jordan.

Los Angeles and Atlanta split victories in their two meetings of 2023-2024, with the Lakers claiming victory in the final matchup on March 18, 136-105.

New York cut its series deficit in half with a 106-100 win over Indiana in Game 3 behind 24 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and 23 points from Jalen Brunson.

Indiana gained a commanding 3-1 lead in the series with a 130-121 win over New York in Game 4 behind a 32-point triple double from Tyrese Haliburton.

During the 1980s, the NBA was highlighted by the rivalry between Magic Johnson's Los Angeles Lakers and Larry Bird's Boston Celtics.

During the 1980s, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up the moniker "Showtime" due to their impressive roster capable of stretching the court with the fast-break.

The 1984 NBA Draft featured some of the greatest superstars in the game, including Hakeem Olajuwon, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and John Stockton.

The rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird heats up as the two look to top each other for the MVP title, and Spud Webb makes All-Star history.

While Magic Johnson and the Lakers complete back-to-back titles, the Detroit Pistons lie in wait to make their mark on the NBA with their "Bad Boys."

Phil Jackson heads to Michael Jordan and the Bulls, where they make a title run; two new teams introduced, Detroit takes back-to-back titles; Run TMC premieres.

Magic steals the show at the All-Star Game; Portland heads to NBA Finals but met with a shrug; a center from LSU makes his presence felt in the NBA.

Michael Jordan tries out a new sport following a sudden retirement; Chris Webber is the newest big man to enter the league; Hakeem and the Rockets win one.

The NBA goes north of the border to introduce their two new teams; the WNBA is introduced; Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp take on the 72-win Chicago Bulls.

Spurs draft their replacement for David Robinson; things get heated in the Knicks and Heat playoff series; Jazz are facing the Bulls again in the Finals.

Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, Jaylen Brown, Jason Kidd and Gary Payton celebrate the Bay Area's profound influence on basketball.

Indiana beat New York in the second round; Boston defeated Cleveland in the conference semifinals, making its sixth ECF appearance in the last eight years.

Boston gained a 2-0 lead in the series following a 126-110 victory over Indiana in Game 2 behind 40 points on 14-of-27 shooting from Jaylen Brown.

Charles Barkley and Phoenix return home in hopes of taking a 3-2 lead in the series, while Shawn Kemp and Seattle hope to take one on the road.