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

#3 Miami Heat vs. #6 Charlotte Hornets at 4 PM on NBA TV (Heat lead 1-0)

#1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #8 Detroit Pistons at 5:00 PM on TNT (Cavs lead 1-0)

#4 L.A. Clippers vs. #5 Portland Trail Blazers at 7:30 PM on TNT (Clippers lead 1-0)