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Jimmy Butler ignites Heat in Game 3
Jimmy Butler put his stamp on Game 3 of the NBA Finals from start to finish on Sunday. The Miami Heat star’s 40 points on 14-for-20 shooting, 11 rebounds and 13 assists sparked the injury-plagued club in a 115-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Butler, who played a game-high 45 minutes, also provided two…
Read MoreNBA unlikely to pause for Olympics next July
Postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics are set to begin July 23, 2021. While there are still plenty of logistical questions to be answered, the games are moving forward. NBA players likely will not be there. The next NBA season will not start until January of 2021 (at the earliest). In…
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals
The Los Angeles Lakers are two wins away from an NBA championship. Once again, Anthony Davis and LeBron James dominated as the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 124-114 on Friday night in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. LeBron flirted with a triple-double (33 points, nine rebounds, nine assists), while Davis had 32 points on…
Read MorePat Riley appears in NBA Finals for sixth consecutive decade
Pat Riley is appearing in the NBA Finals for the sixth consecutive decade. Yes, he’s one of the godfathers of the game. Consequently, it is a remarkable testament to Riley’s career, longevity, and success throughout the years. The Miami Heat president is appearing in the NBA Finals, which tipped off its 2020 edition (Heat vs.…
Read MoreLakers whip injury-plagued Heat in NBA Finals opener
Led by Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers hammered the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, winning 116-98. The Lakers outscored the Heat 65-48 over the middle two quarters, and led 93-67 entering the fourth quarter. Miami, the Eastern Conference’s No. 5 seed, trailed by as many…
Read MoreLeBron James reaches amazing milestone with 10th Finals appearance
LeBron James didn’t need to accomplish anything with the Los Angeles Lakers, didn’t even need to keep playing, for his reputation to be secure. King James is one of the five best NBA players of all time. What he’s done since entering the NBA as a teenage rookie in 2003 as the No. 1 overall…
Read MoreLA Clippers, Doc Rivers part ways after a disappointing playoff exit
The LA Clippers finished as the No. 8 seed in 2018-19. Despite finishing at the bottom of the conference, they proved to be a formidable foe in a six-game series against the Golden State Warriors. During the offseason, the LA Clippers signed Kawhi Leonard. He is a two-time champion, two-time Finals MVP, and a two-time…
Read MoreBam Adebayo excels in Game 6 as Heat reach NBA Finals
With Bam Adebayo playing a starring role, the Miami Heat have booked a spot in the NBA Finals for the first time since LeBron James played his final game for coach Erik Spoelstra’s club in 2014. The Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 125-113 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday at Walt…
Read MoreBoston Celtics stave off elimination, knock off Miami Heat 121-108 in Game 5
The Boston Celtics were in an unenviable position going into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. Thanks to rookie guard Tyler Herro, who scored 37 points for Miami in Game 4, the Celtics were down 3-1 after the first four games. That said, the Celtics needed a win to keep their season alive. Early…
Read MoreTyler Herro the hero for Heat in Game 4
Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro had 37 points, six rebounds and three assists to lead his team past the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday. Herro put his stamp on the game from start to finish, and the Heat edged the Celtics 112-109. The 20-year-old shooting guard had the…
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