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RT @ESPN1063: ESPN's Michael Wallace (@WallaceNBA_ESPN) joined Josh & Kelley earlier on @ESPN1063 to talk all things #Heat! LISTEN: http://…
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RT @WindhorstESPN: George Hill (concussion) hasn't been cleared to play. Coach Frank Vogel said he's preparing as if Hill won't play tonite.
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Draft Blog: Breaking down the athletic testing at the NBA Draft Combine for all 60 players. http://t.co/nCA0BImeYc (insider)
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Important to understand you cannot rush NBA concussion protocol. Steps have to be taken. Hill took part in shootaround, which was a step
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Wallace: Hurry up and wait - making quick work of playoff foes testing Heat's patience. http://t.co/KG4c15ADIz
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No more chat Qs on this. RT @dailythunder: Presti essentially said that the Thunder philosophically oppose using the amnesty.
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George Hill (concussion) has not been cleared to play for Pacers vs. Knicks. Coach Frank Vogel said he's preparing that Hill won't play
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RT @ESPN1063: http://t.co/8HkKN8xau8's #HEAT Index writer Michael Wallace @WallaceNBA_ESPN joins Josh & Kelley LIVE on @ESPN1063 & http://t…
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On this date in 1988, Pistons completed a 4-1 series win vs. Bulls , the first of three straight years Detroit ended Chicago’s season.
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Jackson back with Tellem. Copeland wants big payday. Blazers consider moving up, eye Oladipo. Drew to meet with Bucks http://t.co/ZgvqNkdV31
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30 years ago today, the 76ers beat the Bucks 115-103 to reach the NBA Finals. Moses Malone led the way with 28 points, 17 rebounds.
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Happy Birthday! Nets F Reggie Evans (33), retired 15-year vet Donyell Marshall (40) and ESPN’s Jim Bowden (52).
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ICYMI: Check out frontpage story from Miami Herald that details purpose for today's #Duffels4Kids Walk. Thanks. http://t.co/EgSK3YUbs8
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Excited to wake up this morning to participate in a great cause. On to Miami's Jungle Island for #Duffels4Kids Walk http://t.co/HiXlGtjHQ2
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- TrueHoop Henry Abbott
Brian Scalabrine's risky head games, and what can happen in a league without a strict concussion policy. http://t.co/vqXtpgiA7U
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I've seen/heard other celebs do this sort of thing before, but this was very cool of D-Wade: http://t.co/DmVTm7rndy
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Wallace: Swift playoff progress tests Heat's patience yet again, but beats the alternative. http://t.co/KG4c15ADIz
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He's been on a few times now. RT @hellawritn: @MrEddieHuang @TrueHoopTV eddie needs to be on here more often
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RT @ZachLowe_NBA: Oh, man, the first 2:30 or so of this @coachthorpe segment on @truehooptv: http://t.co/MC2ysbExDx
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Play Podcast ESPN's Mike Tirico discusses the NBA's policy for dealing with concussions and explains why it might be difficult to determine how long the Pacers could be without George Hill.
Play Podcast ESPN Radio's Ian O'Connor comments on Pacers-Knicks, Carmelo Anthony's style of play, J.R. Smith, Raymond Felton, the impact of George Hill's absence and more.
Play Podcast ESPN's Israel Gutierrez weighs in on whether the Knicks or Pacers would be a tougher match-up for the Heat and says Dwyane Wade's health will be critical for Miami for the remainder of the postseason. Gutierrez also discusses the latest developments in the sale of the Kings.
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Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez discuss what we learned from the Bulls and Thunder this season and preview Thursday night's action.
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez break down the offensive problems for the Knicks, high expectations for the Warriors and Wednesday night's games.
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez discuss if the physical play should be expected in the playoffs, if Amare will make an impact for the Knicks and the best shooting backcourt.
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