CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 137 GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 116 (GSW LEADS 3-1) CLEVELAND - Kyrie Irving exploded for 40 points as the Cavaliers ended the Warriors perfect post-season run in a physical game. LeBron James added 31 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his ninth career triple-double, breaking the record of eight held by Magic Johnson. Kevin Love and J.R. Smith scored 23 … [Read more...] about NBA Finals: Kyrie drops 40; Cavs stay alive
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NBA Finals: Durant hits dagger; Warriors one win away
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 118 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 113 (GSW LEADS 3-0) CLEVELAND, OH - Kevin Durant sank a 3-point dagger and broke the hearts of the Cleveland faithful with 45 seconds left to give the Warriors a 114-113 lead en route to a 3-0 series lead. Durant finished with 31 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Klay Thompson added 30 points. Stephen Curry chipped in 26 … [Read more...] about NBA Finals: Durant hits dagger; Warriors one win away
NBA Roundup: Lopez makes history, Carter passes Iverson on scoring list, Korver joins elite company
MILWAUKEE BUCKS 129 BROOKLYN NETS 125 NEW YORK - Giannis Antetokounmpo lifted the Bucks (25-30) with 33 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three assists in his final game before his All-Star debut. Greg Monroe added 25 points and eight rebounds. Khris Middleton played his best game since returning from a ruptured left hamstring with 20 points and seven assists. Brook … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Lopez makes history, Carter passes Iverson on scoring list, Korver joins elite company
NBA Roundup: Yao gets jersey retired and Yogi Ferrell’s 10-day adventure
HOUSTON ROCKETS 121 CHICAGO BULLS 117 (OT) HOUSTON - James Harden hit a step-back jumper over Paul Zipser and converted a 3-point play with 36.1 seconds left in overtime to give Houston (37-17) the lead for good. Harden finished with 42 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists. The Rockets held a special halftime ceremony to retire Yao Ming's No. 11 jersey in a event that … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Yao gets jersey retired and Yogi Ferrell’s 10-day adventure
Horford, Hawks aim to fly north in East
(This article originally appeared on The High Screen on Sept. 29, 2014.) By: Joe Mags Following its pleasant performance against overwhelmed top-seed Indiana in April, Atlanta spent the opening months of the NBA’s off-season — which has become, in a way, an even more rowdy time for teams than the actual basketball season — as a sleeping giant. Head coach Mike Budenholzer, … [Read more...] about Horford, Hawks aim to fly north in East