

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before.
MIAMI (AP) -- A year ago when Miami and Indiana faced off in the postseason, there were blood-drawing hits, flagrant fouls, technical fouls, choke signs being directed toward LeBron James and more than a few sharp-tongued comments.
DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Red Wings got much younger this year, rebuilding with rookies and prospects pushed onto the ice.
OTTAWA (AP) -- Colin Greening wore six stitches on his left cheek, and a wide smile, after Ottawa's double overtime playoff victory against Pittsburgh.