D.C. United coach Ben Olsen has led his team to an Eastern Conference-leading 8-4-3 record. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
D.C. United coach Ben Olsen has led his team to an Eastern Conference-leading 8-4-3 record. (Associated Press)
Miami Heat's LeBron James stands with Dwyane Wade during the trophy presentation following the Heat's 101-88 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Heat's LeBron James stands with Dwyane Wade during the trophy presentation following the Heat's 101-88 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3), LeBron James (6) and Shane Battier walk on court as he Heat fall behind the Boston Celtics during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
"It's the matchup the game of basketball wants," said Miami's Dwyane Wade (left). "... We accept the challenge, and we look forward to the series." For the fifth time in seven years, Boston or Miami will represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals. (Associated Press)
New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk celebrates in front of fans after scoring a goal during the first period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the New York Rangers on Friday, May 25, 2012, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The New York Rangers have alternated wins and losses in their last 11 playoff games. The Eastern Conference final series with the New Jersey Devils is tied at two games apiece. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doug Collins during the second half of Game 5 of Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Boston on Monday, May 21, 2012. The Celtics won 101-85. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
