Pacers and Rockets Prevail

Indiana moved past Atlanta and took a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference playoff series. The Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference series to 3-2.

A Sudden Change That Took Years

The applause after Jason Collins announced that he is gay signified that a new generation has moved in.

Harvard’s Playoff Duo, Divided by 65 Years

Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin became the first Crimson player to reach the N.B.A.’s postseason in 65 years, since Saul Mariaschin in 1948.

Thunder’s Championship Chances Take a Tumble With a Knee Injury to Westbrook

Oklahoma City has not ruled Russell Westbrook out of the playoffs, but even he comes back, it is unlikely that he will be at full strength.

From Phenom to Everyday N.B.A. Player

The former Knick Jeremy Lin, with a big contract and big expectations, has focused on improving his game with the Houston Rockets, who are now in the playoffs.

Nets Lose and Settle for 4th Seed

A loss to the lottery-bound Toronto Raptors meant the Nets lost their chance at earning the third seed in the Eastern Conference. The Nets will enter the playoffs as the fourth seed.

Wade Returns in Heat Win

Dwyane Wade, back after missing six games with an injury, scored 11 points in 34 minutes for Miami against the Celtics.

Heat’s James Dominates in Victory

LeBron James scored 36 points and the visiting Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Hornets. The Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies also won their games.

Suns and Brothers

The twins Markieff and Marcus Morris play for the Phoenix Suns, a team that is no stranger to twins and brotherly dynamics in the N.B.A.

Heat Equal League’s Second-Best Streak at 22

Miami pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Toronto for its 22nd consecutive victory. The longest stretch is 33 games, set by the 1971-72 Lakers.

Heat Equal League’s Second-Best Streak at 22

Miami pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Toronto for its 22nd consecutive victory. The longest stretch is 33 games, set by the 1971-72 Lakers.

Balanced Grizzlies Trounce the Hornets

Mike Conley scored 22 points, and seven Memphis players finished in double figures as the Grizzlies won their fourth straight game.

Clippers Fall Short in West Showdown as Thunder Stamp Out Rally

The Thunder beat the Clippers in a showdown of two of the best teams in the Western Conference, and the Spurs, without Tony Parker, routed the Pistons.

Lin Does a Lot by Not Doing Too Much

Jeremy Lin has been a solid, not exceptional, contributor for the Rockets with 12.8 points and 6.2 assists a game through Friday.

Suns End Spurs’ Home Streak

Wesley Johnson hit a 3-pointer to force overtime, and the Phoenix Suns beat San Antonio, 105-101. In other action, the Bucks escaped the Rockets.

Rockets Tie 3-Pointer Record

The Houston Rockets tied an N.B.A. record with 23 3-pointers in a 140-109 win over the Golden State Warriors.

Rockets Hand Jazz Worst Loss at Home

James Harden had 25 points, and the Houston Rockets rolled by the Jazz, 125-80, handing Utah its worst home loss in franchise history.

Williams Starts Fast, but Pace Suits Rockets

Deron Williams scored 20 points in the first quarter but was held to 7 points the rest of the game, and the Nets struggled to contain Houston early.

Bulls Edge Celtics in Final Seconds of Overtime

Marco Belinelli made a game-winning jumper with 3.1 seconds left and the Chicago Bulls extended their road win streak to 14.

Emotional Times for McHale and Lin

As the Rockets went to Madison Square Garden, Kevin McHale was wrestling with the death of his daughter, and Jeremy Lin was revisiting the primary site of last season’s heroics.

Nets Try to Plug Leaks, but a Burst by the Rockets Hands Them a Loss

The Rockets outlasted the Nets, who were without Joe Johnson, in a game that was a sprint all the way to the end.

Harden Paces the Rockets in a Blowout Win Over the Bulls

James Harden scored 26 points, and Jeremy Lin added 20 points and 11 assists as Houston won for the sixth time in seven games.

Harden Leads Rockets to Rout of Bulls

James Harden scored 26 points and Jeremy Lin added 20 points and 11 assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 120-97 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.

Lin, Playing for Houston, Remains Son of New York

Jeremy Lin, now with the Houston Rockets, was, in a sense, perfect for a city that has long relished the ethnic fan experience. But the Knicks turned their backs on that.

In New York, Lin Craze Is Out of Fashion

With discounted Jeremy Lin T-shirts and untouched Rockets jerseys, the shelves at sports stores show how Linsanity has petered out in New York.

In Return, Lin Plays as if He Never Left

Jeremy Lin scored 22 points and had 8 assists and James Harden scored 28 as the Knicks suffered their first loss of the season at Madison Square Garden.

Douglas Leads Rockets Over Lakers 107-105

Toney Douglas had a season-high 22 points and Greg Smith added a career-best 21 to help the Houston Rockets overcome a tough outing by James Harden and rally for a 107-105 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Rockets Tie N.B.A. Record for 3s Against Warriors

The Houston Rockets tied an N.B.A. record and set a franchise mark with 23 3-pointers in a 140-109 win over Golden State on Tuesday.

Durant Nets 37 as Thunder Blast Rockets in Harden's Return

Kevin Durant greeted former team mate James Harden with 37 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder blasted Houston Rockets 120-98 on Wednesday to spoil the shooting guard's return to the Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Thunder Beat Rockets 120-98 in Harden's Return

Kevin Durant matched his season high with 37 points, and Oklahoma City beat the Houston Rockets 120-98 on Wednesday night in James Harden's first game back in Chesapeake Energy Arena since being traded by the Thunder before the season.