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East finals feature stars James, Howard (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Mike Malone has always followed his father Brendan's advice. A respectful son, he still calls his dad regularly for guidance on life and hoops. Those conversations are on hold. "Now that it's us against them," Mike Malone said with a smile, "I don't plan on talking to him for a little while." Papa Malone won't be dialing his son's number either.