The Washington Wizards haven’t had the best track record throughout their franchise’s history. Even with their bright young core, history has never favored the Wizards.

As an unknown teenager, he stuck with the team through the hard times. As a famous actor, he is loving every second of a deep playoff run.

The Indiana Pacers were down by as many as 17 points in the fourth quarter, and still trailed by 14 points with 3 minutes and 14 seconds left in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at New York on

In retrospect, Jordan's time with the Wizards was marked not only by his third and final comeback to the NBA but also by a heartfelt reunion with his former Chicago Bulls coach, Doug Collins. This stretch was also a time for the strengthening of bonds, particularly between Jordan and assistant coach, James.

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porziņģis expressed positive feelings toward his former team after the New York Knicks eliminated the Celtics in the second round of the NBA playoffs on Friday night.

BOTTOM LINE: The Indiana Pacers visit the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Pacers won the last meeting 138-135 in overtime on Thursday, led by 31 points from Tyrese Haliburton. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 43.

Mitchell Robinson has been a force for the Knicks all playoffs, his role is even more important vs. the Pacers.