Lakers, LeBron roll in Game 1 of finals, top Heat 116-98
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James finally got an easy Game 1 in the NBA Finals. A very easy one, at that. Anthony Davis scored 34 points, James […]
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Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry lead Warriors to NBA title
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) As a fresh NBA champions cap sat a tad off-kilter on his head, Kevin Durant embraced mother Wanda. Then he moved across the podium and hugged Stephen […]
Continue ReadingCavs cling to life with record-setting effort vs. Warriors
(TSX / STATS) — CLEVELAND — A chance at perfection ended, the Golden State Warriors find themselves in the same spot in the NBA Finals as they were at this […]
Continue ReadingDurant-led rally brings Warriors to brink of history
(TSX / STATS) — CLEVELAND — The Golden State Warriors are one win from a sweep, from revenge, from history. Kevin Durant, the difference in the 2017 NBA Finals, led […]
Continue ReadingNBA Finals ratings highest since Jordan’s last title in 1998
CLEVELAND (AP) The first two games of the NBA Finals are the most-watched since Michael Jordan’s final championship in 1998. Despite two lopsided outcomes, Golden State’s two home wins over […]
Continue ReadingCurry, Durant lead Warriors to 2-0 lead with 132-113 rout
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry dribbled every which way and ran a circle around LeBron James, then drove left through the paint and beat him to the rim for a […]
Continue ReadingCurry, Durant power Warriors past Cavs in Game 1, 113-91
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kevin Durant drove through the lane untouched for dazzling dunks. He dished off even when he could have slammed it home, and did it all on defense. […]
Continue ReadingJames and Cavaliers win thrilling NBA Finals Game 7, 93-89
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) LeBron James cradled the shiny gold trophy and struggled to sum up what might be his sweetest championship yet, the one he is so proudly bringing home […]
Continue ReadingGoing back to Cali: LeBron, Cavs down Warriors, force Game 7
CLEVELAND (AP) From the edge of elimination to the brink of history. LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have pushed the NBA Finals to their limit. Game 7 is necessary. […]
Continue ReadingWarriors center Bogut ruled out of NBA Finals, likely the Olympics too
CLEVELAND (AP) Andrew Bogut all but ruled himself out of the Rio Olympics on Thursday, saying the bone bruises around his left knee almost certainly will not be healed in […]
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