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Jannero Pargo's reaction to Jason Kidd's flagrant foul summed up the growth of the Hornets' confidence as they took a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks. "We didn't want him to get suspended," Pargo said after practice Monday. "We want them to be at full strength and have their best team out there on the floor, so that way, if we get the win, it won't be tainted... More Info...  

For the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday's night Game 5 against San Antonio is a must-win. The Spurs, who get their second straight chance to finish off the Suns, are treating it that way, too. Even though the defending champions have a 3-1 series lead, they want to wrap it quickly and avoid a return trip to Phoenix. More Info...  

The Detroit Pistons see it and feel it. When the Pistons are down in the playoffs or hearing from their doubters, they're at their best. When a series is even or they're ahead and outsiders rave about them, they're at their worst. Can't the Pistons just trick themselves into creating a sense of urgency? More Info...