NBA playoff today

Shaq staying

Coach Pat Riley issued a one-sentence statement Wednesday regarding the future of the Miami Heat: Shaquille O'Neal will be a part of it.

"Amongst growing speculation in the media, in reference to Shaq, I want to set the record straight and say that we are not trading Shaq," Riley said.

Putting O'Neal on the market became a rumor topic after the Chicago Bulls swept the defending NBA champion Heat in the first round of the playoffs.

Quotable

"When I think about it, I get the chills right now. It was, 'Hey, quit coaching and just give me the ball.' I had no choice. He's our guy. When he gets that look, I'm going to roll with him." — MIKE BROWN, Cavaliers coach on LeBron James' icy stare during a timeout with 5:39 left in Game 2 vs. the Nets.

Tonight's playoff game

PISTONS at BULLS,

7 p.m., ESPN

Bulls looking to get on the board after two big losses in Motown.

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