Basketball
LeBron's dominance, Rondo's resurgence and big takeaways from the Lakers' title clincher
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Sunday, 11 October 2020 22:22
"Let's speak the truth."This is how LeBron James started trying to figure out a way to get another title. It was June 2018 and his Cleveland Cavaliers were down 3-0 to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals and about to be wiped out by them for the second consecutive year.Accepting that truth and then dealing with it led…
These Lakers made it through every moment that could have broken them
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Sunday, 11 October 2020 22:17
THE OTHER DAY Jeanie Buss sent a text to Phil Jackson, the previous coach to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a title. This was not an unusual occurrence. The two have remained friends and talk often. But the reason for this text was extraordinary.Buss' team was on the verge of winning its first NBA title since she assumed control…
Lakers (+375) favored to repeat as champions
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Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:39
The Los Angeles Lakers went from missing the playoffs in 2019 to winning it all this season, and oddsmakers have installed them as the team to beat again in 2021.The Lakers, who finished off the Miami Heat on Sunday to win the franchise's 17th NBA championship, are listed at the favorites at +375 to win next season's title at William…
LeBron wins fourth Finals MVP; only MJ has more
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Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:39
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- LeBron James has made it clear that his goal is to surpass Michael Jordan as the greatest player in the history of basketball.On Sunday night, James took a step closer to doing so.James was named the 2020 Finals MVP for leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their first championship in a decade and winning the…
Lakers dominate Heat for first NBA title in a decade
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Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:50
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Capping the longest season in NBA history with a dominant final flourish, the Los Angeles Lakers won it all for the first time in a decade.Three hundred fifty days after the season began, the Lakers have won the 2019-20 NBA championship.In a 106-93 close-out Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on…
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Sunday, 11 October 2020 17:44
Heat's Dragic active for Game 6 vs. Lakers
Sunday, 11 October 2020 17:44
Caruso gets first postseason start; Davis to center
Sunday, 11 October 2020 11:18
Lakers' Green got death threats after missed shot
Sunday, 11 October 2020 05:41
'He's right where he wants to be': Jimmy Butler is cementing his legacy
Saturday, 10 October 2020 16:42
Davis probable, Dragic doubtful for Game 6
Saturday, 10 October 2020 14:51
NBA: Two calls beneficial to Heat missed in loss
Saturday, 10 October 2020 08:03
Jimmy Butler pushing LeBron like this is incredible
Saturday, 10 October 2020 01:07
LeBron on Green's open miss: 'You live with that'
Saturday, 10 October 2020 00:53
Butler drained after win: 'Left it all out on floor'
Friday, 09 October 2020 22:43
NBA world reacts to LeBron and Jimmy's epic Game 5 duel
Friday, 09 October 2020 16:29
Mitchell says Jazz eager for start of next season
Friday, 09 October 2020 16:29
Mavs' Porzingis has surgery to fix torn meniscus
Friday, 09 October 2020 15:12
Lowe on Heat-Lakers: Why Goran Dragic would be a difference-maker
Friday, 09 October 2020 10:57
NBPA, MLS group call for change in joint video
Friday, 09 October 2020 10:57
NBA Finals Game 5 to air in China; 1st in a year
Friday, 09 October 2020 10:39
Bikes, bingo and dinner with the enemy: The many sides of the NBA bubble
Thursday, 08 October 2020 17:19
LeBron: For Lakers fans, respect must be earned
Thursday, 08 October 2020 13:57
Down 3-1, Heat stay confident ahead of Game 5
Thursday, 08 October 2020 13:57
Clippers' Frank wins award for top NBA executive
Thursday, 08 October 2020 13:33