Today's schedule and recommended reading (all times in Pacific time):

#1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #8 Detroit at 12 PM on ABC (Series tied 0-0)

#3 Miami Heat vs. #6 Charlotte Hornets at 2:30 PM on TNT (Series tied 0-0)

#2 San Antonio Spurs vs. #7 Memphis Grizzlies at 5:00 PM on TNT (Series tied 0-0)

#4 Los Angeles Clippers vs. #5 Portland Trail Blazers at 7:30 PM on TNT (Series tied 0-0)