The result of the Dallas Mavericks’ first-round series with the San Antonio Spurs will not affect the job security of coach Rick Carlisle, owner Mark Cuban said Tuesday night.

Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon has undergone surgery to remove bone spurs from his left ankle.

LeBron James seemed to reinjure his right arm late in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ series-clinching victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Bulls: No decision on Vinny Del Negro until at least the weekend.

Lakers 111, Thunder 87

LeBron James seemed to reinjure his right arm late in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ series-clinching victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood gave the Dallas Mavericks the energy, toughness and scoring they needed — in other words, everything the Mavs expected when they traded for them a few months ago.

The Boston Celtics are heading to the second round of the NBA playoffs and a potential matchup with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.