NBA Playoffs: Round Two

San Antonio Ends New Orleans Season — AP Photo/Alex Brandon

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul, left, and Jannero Pargo sit on the bench during a timeout in the fourth quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs in New Orleans on Monday, May 19, 2008. The Spurs won 91-82.

San Antonio Wins In Seven Games

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, center, battles New Orleans Hornets' Tyson Chandler, right, and Chris Paul (3) for a loose ball in the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball series, Monday, May 19, 2008, in New Orleans. The Spurs won 91-82.

Boston Ends Cleveland's Season

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce leaps and shouts during the final minute of a 97-92 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball series in Boston on Sunday, May 18, 2008.

Los Angeles Defeats Utah In Six

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) dribbles between guard Ronnie Brewer and Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer, left, during the first quarter of Game 6 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal series Friday, May 16, 2008, in Salt Lake City. The Lakers won 108-105.

Boston vs. Cleveland: Game 6

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James celebrates after making a shot in the third quarter of Game 6 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics on Friday, May 16, 2008, in Cleveland. James scored 32 points in Cleveland's 74-69 win to force Game 7 Sunday in Boston.

New Orleans vs. San Antonio: Game 6

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili celebrates after scoring a basket during the third quarter in Game 6 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball series against the New Orleans Hornets, Thursday, May 15, 2008, in San Antonio. Ginobili hit six 3-pointers en route to his 25 points in the Spurs 99-80 win.

Los Angeles vs. Utah: Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, keeps the ball away from Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams during the fourth quarter in Game 5 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball series at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Wednesday May 14, 2008. Bryant scored 26 points as the Lakers won 111-104.

Boston vs. Cleveland: Game 5

Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett hangs from the rim after a dunk as Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) watches during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball series in Boston on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. The Celtics beat the Cavaliers 96-89 to take a 3-2 lead in the series.

New Orleans vs. San Antonio: Game 5

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul (3) tries to steal the ball from San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, right, in the first half of Game 5 of their NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball playoff series on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in New Orleans. The Hornets won 101-79 to take a 3-2 lead over the defending champions.

Detroit Defeats Orlando In 5 Games

Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton makes a layup while defended by Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu (15), during the third quarter of Game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff series at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich., Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Hamilton scored 31 points in the Pistons' series ending 91-86 victory.

Boston vs. Cleveland: Game 4

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, second from right, yells at his mother, Gloria, left, who left her seat after a foul on James by Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, second from left, in the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals Monday, May 12, 2008, in Cleveland. The Celtics' Kevin Garnett is on the right. The Cavaliers beat Boston 88-77 to even the series at 2-2.

New Orleans vs. San Antonio: Game 4

New Orleans Hornets' Peja Stojakovic, bottom, shoots as San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, top, and Bruce Bowen, left, defend during the third quarter in Game 4 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball series Sunday, May 11, 2008, in San Antonio. The Spurs beat the Hornets 100-80 to tie their best-of-seven series at 2-2.

Los Angeles vs. Utah: Game 4

Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer (5) reacts to scoring against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal series Sunday, May 11, 2008, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz beat the Lakers 123-115.

Boston vs. Cleveland: Game 3

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James drives toward the lane agianst the Boston Celtics during Game 3 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday, May 10, 2008, in Cleveland. James scored 21 points in a 108-84 victory Saturday night over the road-challenged Boston Celtics to pull within 2-1 in their playoff series.

Detroit vs. Orlando: Game 4

Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince, left, scores the game-winning shot over Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) during the second half of Game 4 in an NBA Eastern Conference playoff basketball series in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, May 10, 2008. The Pistons won 90-89.

Los Angeles vs. Utah: Game 3

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) heads to the basket past Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher during the second quarter of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal series Friday, May 9, 2008, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won 104-99.

New Orleans vs. San Antonio: Game 3

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) reaches for a rebound over New Orleans Hornets' Tyson Chandler, bottom, during the fourth quarter of Game 3 in the NBA Western Conference semifinals Thursday, May 8, 2008, in San Antonio. The Spurs beat the Hornets 110-99.

Los Angeles vs. Utah: Game 2

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant scores on a jumper against Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Kobe had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists and the Lakers beat the Jazz 120-110.

Detroit vs. Orlando: Game 3

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) watches his dunk next to Detroit Pistons forward Antonio McDyess (24) during the first quarter of Game 3 of an NBA Eastern Conference playoff basketball series Wednesday night, May 7, 2008, in Orlando, Fla. The Magic beat the Pistons 111-86.

New Orleans vs. San Antonio: Game 2

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul (3) celebrates with teammates Hilton Armstrong, left, Morris Peterson, and Tyson Chandler, right, after game 2 of their NBA semifinal basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs in New Orleans, Monday, May 5, 2008. The Hornets won 102-84.