He had to be there, however, because he was Tim Howard. Photograph: Winslow Townson/USA Today SportsNBANBA playoffs: Bulls and Pacers grab final spots as Ce. dre Washington – but one in need of a power running back after losing Latavius Murray in free agency. But winning two dramatic playoff games is not necessarily a guarantee that things will go swimmingly for the rebranded North Carolina Courage this year.