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› Peak Stephen Curry was unleashed in the Western Conference finals
The Warriors swept their way to a fifth straight NBA Finals. The best series of Stephen Curry's career got them there. |
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› Warriors first to 5 Finals in row since 1966 Celtics
The Warriors came back from a double-digit second-half deficit for the third straight game to sweep the Blazers and secure their fifth straight NBA Finals appearance. |
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› Blazers swept despite big minutes-led advantage
The Trail Blazers led in the Western Conference finals for more minutes than the Warriors by a 101-83 margin. Portland's problem, however, was that no lead was large enough against Golden State. |
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› Draymond: Warriors still need KD back for Finals
Draymond Green said Kevin Durant's addition to the Warriors three summers ago made the group "unbeatable" but that Golden State would face a tall task against the Eastern Conference champion without him. |
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› Lakers' Vogel: Not looking over shoulder at Kidd
The Lakers' new coach called Kidd "an incredible asset" and said he can't worry about being replaced. |
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› Raptors stick to film work after double-OT win
After a grueling, double-OT win over the Bucks in Game 3, the Raptors stuck to film work on Monday. |
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› Sources: Nuggets' Connelly turns down Wizards
Tim Connelly, the Nuggets' president of basketball operations, has turned down an offer to run the Wizards' front office, league sources told ESPN. |
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› The Lakers' public drama is a crisis of ownership
Magic Johnson aired Los Angeles' issues on Monday -- and Lakers ownership continues to be silent. |
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› Pat Riley on Magic: 'He's going to speak his mind'
Pat Riley coached Magic Johnson in Los Angeles for nine years. And from Johnson's sudden resignation to his appearance on First Take, the Heat executive is unfazed by his former player's actions. |
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› Magic: Lakers GM Pelinka was 'backstabbing'
Magic Johnson said that he quit the Lakers in part because general manager Rob Pelinka was "backstabbing" him. |
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› Are Blazers ready to make biggest commitment in franchise history?
After a successful season, an uncertain ownership situation and roster issues cloud the future for Portland. |
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› Kanter: 'After I leave the court, the fight begins'
Enes Kanter is a devout Muslim observing Ramadan, a center attempting to prevent a three-peat -- and a political activist who sleeps with a panic button next to his bed. |
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