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Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) high-fives Chris Bosh (1) after the Heat defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 101-97 in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Miami. At left is Dwyane Wade. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

When Bosh steps up, Heat reap benefits

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Charlotte Bobcats' Al Jefferson (25) defends Miami Heat's LeBron James during the first half in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Heat go up 2-0, hold off Bobcats 101-97

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Charlotte Bobcats' Al Jefferson (25) takes a pass from a teammate over Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem (40) during the second half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series on Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Bobcats 99-88. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Bobcats’ Al Jefferson in starting lineup

Associated Press

North Carolina editorial roundup

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Charlotte Bobcats' Al Jefferson (25) looks to pass as Miami Heat's Chris Andersen (11) defends during the first half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series on Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Heat looking to improve in Game 2 vs. Bobcats

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Charlotte man gets life for shooting death

Associated Press

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats' Al Jefferson (25) during the first half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Bobcats C Jefferson: I’ll play in Game 2 vs. Heat

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte weighs immigrant-friendly city policies

Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James, right, is fouled by Charlotte Bobcats' Bismack Biyombo, left, during the first half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

NBA Playoffs: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade help Miami get title defense off to good start

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Charlotte Bobcats' Kemba Walker (15) and Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) eye a loose ball during the first half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

James, Wade lead Heat past Bobcats 99-88 in Game 1

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Felipe Paulino delivers to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 18, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

White Sox put Paulino on DL with rotator cuff

Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Roy Hibbert (55) ties up the ball as Orlando Magic's Kyle O'Quinn (2) attempts a shot with Luis Scola (4) coming in to help defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, April 16, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Preview capsules of the NBA 1st-round series

By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Charlotte Bobcats coach Steve Clifford argues a call with a referee during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 16, 2014. The Bobcats won 91-86 in overtime. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Bobcats need to solve LeBron for first playoff win

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) embraces teammate Caron Butler, left, after the Thunder defeated the Detroit Pistons in an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Oklahoma City won 112-111. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Let the (real) games begin: It’s NBA playoff time

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah, left, and Carlos Boozer, center, react after Charlotte Bobcats' Luke Ridnour, right, was called for a foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Walker leads Bobcats over Bulls in OT, 91-86

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Kevin Siers of Charlotte Observer wins Pulitzer

Associated Press

Charlotte Bobcats center Cody Zeller (40) scores against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta Monday, April 14, 2014. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Douglas-Roberts lifts Bobcats past Hawks 95-93

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Candidates scramble for US Rep. Mel Watt’s seat

By MITCH WEISS - Associated Press