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Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins has no contractual obligation to the franchise beyond this season, but he is hopeful he'll get to keep coaching what he's helped build in Memphis.

The Miami Heat dominated the Milwaukee Bucks on their way to a sweep in the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs .

Miami Heat's Shane Battier after team practice at the Al McGuire Center at Marquette University Campus on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

The Milwaukee Bucks have put forth a good effort, but they have proven no match for the Miami Heat in the NBA Playoffs.

It could have been an awkward moment. On one hand, Erik Spoelstra was in the process of recruiting Ray Allen as a free agent.

APRIL 21: LeBron James #6 high fives Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat during their game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2013 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.

It is often considered the most important component of the Heat's success, especially this year.

It is perhaps Chris Bosh's favorite comedy skit. He often draws laughs in the locker room when reciting a popular line from a segment that appeared years ago on Chappelle's Show.

James is the consensus most valuable player in the league for the second straight season.

Q: The loss to Chicago three weeks ago was probably the best thing to happen to this Heat team.