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Even on an Off Night, Dirk Nowitzki Still Gets Job Done for Mavs
Dirk Nowitzki and Shawn Marion both scored 18 as the Dallas Mavericks rebounded from their home loss, winning back home advantage with a 93-87 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder which wasn’t close as the score might suggest.
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Kevin Durant and James Harden Rise in Dallas
Kevin Durant (24) and Dirk Nowitzki (29) stayed relatively “cool” while the Thunder’s bench, led by James Harden with 23 points, did most of the work in their 106-100 win over the Mavs, making it 1-1 in the Western Conference Finals.
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Another Fourth Quarter Belongs to LeBron James as Heat Stop Bulls
So many things reminded me of Game 5 against the Boston Celtics, but it was the ending that felt so familiar. With the game tied at 73, 7:16 left on the clock, LeBron James (29 points) took over. He scored 9 of the final 12 points for the Heat and played perfect defense, leading the Miami Heat to a 85-75 road win over the Chicago Bulls, tying the series at 1.
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Dirk Nowitzki – White Mamba and 2011 Playoff Magic
A year ago, this 48 point explosion from Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs looking like the favorites in the West to reach the NBA finals wasn’t exactly a likely scenario. White Mamba? So says Charles Barkley.
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Derrick Rose and Bulls Sledgehammer the Heat in Game 1 Win
Derrick Rose scored 28 in a perfect team effort from the Bulls as they crushed the Miami Heat 103-82 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. And what about Taj Gibson? WHAT ABOUT TAJ GIBSON?! By the way, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade? Lets just say it wasn’t their night.
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Kevin Durant Steps Up at the Perfect Moment
The Thunder got Kevin Durant in all his glory Sunday night, as the league’s best scorer dropped 39 on the Grizzlies, leading Oklahoma to a 105-90 win in Game 7. Next up? Dallas.
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Big Three vs the MVP – Rose, Wade and LeBron Ready to Face Off in Eastern Finals
Derrick Rose likes the underdog feeling. The Chicago Bulls did fine with it all season. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are riding high on confidence after their 4-1 win over the Boston Celtics.
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Big Night From Zach Randolph Gives Us a Game 7
Zach Randolph’s 30-13 night led the way in the Grizzlies 95-83 win over the Thunder in game 6, setting us up for a Game 7 in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
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The Bulls Don’t Always Need Derrick Rose to Score
Carlos Boozer scored 23 points and Derrick Rose dished 12 assists as the Chicago Bulls reached their first conference finals since 1998, beating the Hawks 93-73 and 4-2 in the series.
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LeBron James’ Huge Fourth Ends Celtics ‘Curse’
A huge night from Dwyane Wade (34 points) and a memorable finish from LeBron James (33 points) led the Miami Heat to a 97-87 win over the Boston Celtics and a 4-1 series win.