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Kevin Durant Better Than LeBron James in Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Kevin Durant broke loose in the fourth quarter, and there was no one on the Miami Heat team to answer back. Not LeBron James, not Dwyane Wade and not Chris Bosh. The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Miami Heat by 18 points in the second half, taking Game 1, their first ever NBA Finals game, 105-94.
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2012 NBA Finals Prediction (Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder)
Yesterday, we tried to take the of LeBron James and the third time lucky notion, trying to create a foreshadowing that leads to the Miami Heat winning the NBA title; LeBron picking up his first title ring. But the number 3 works for Kevin Durant as well – Winning the scoring title for the third time, and into his third playoff run with the Thunder.
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LeBron James – Third Time’s a Charm?
Third time lucky – The belief that the third time something is attempted is more likely to succeed than the previous two attempts. LeBron James, headed into his third NBA Finals, after finishing on the losing end (once with the Cavs, once with the Heat) on both occasions, needs a little bit of luck to finally get his NBA ring.
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LeBron James Doesn’t Show Up Alone for Game 7
LeBron James didn’t rest for one second, and that’s what it’s going to take for him to win his first NBA title and lead the Miami Heat to their second. It’s what it took for him to lead his team to a 101-88 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
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LeBron James, Clutch Enough For You?
If clutch, for you, is shooting at the last second with five players on you while making the shot, then LeBron James isn’t the player for you. If showing up for an potential elimination game, with the back to the wall, on the road, and scoring 45 points while taking over from the first second is your cup of tea, then you were pleased with what you saw.
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LeBron James Conjures A Special Game to Force Game 7
Dismantling the Miami Heat? Hold on. LeBron James put on his serious-villain face and had one of his finest playoff performances, dominating almost singlehandely the Boston Celtics in Boston, scoring 45 points, en route to a 98-79 win in Game 6.
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Chris Bosh – Trying to Save the Miami Heat’s Season
The guy that isn’t playing is always the most important piece. Chris Bosh returned to the postseason and saw his team, the Miami Heat, drop their 2-0 lead by losing 94-90 at home and still not at 100%, he’s been asked to give more than just 14 minutes. He’s being asked to save the Heat’s season.
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Everybody Hates (Again) the Miami Heat / LeBron James
The Miami Heat are done. That’s the overall notion after they walked off the emptying arena, too quickly for anyone’s taste. The emptying I mean. Walk off? What else could LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and company do after losing a close one against the Boston Celtics, as the ghosts of last year’s final came crashing through the gates of the arena.
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Celtics Over Heat – Kevin Garnett, Superstar
He wasn’t supposed to be this good this year, but Kevin Garnett, at 36, is still playing like the best big men in the NBA. He led the Boston Celtics with 26 points and 13 rebounds as they turned the series upside down, won 94-90 in Miami and now have a 3-2 lead over the Heat, with a potential series clincher at home on Thursday.
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Rajon Rondo Wins & Whines; Dwyane Wade Not “Clutch” Enough
Overtime for the second time, but the Boston Celtics, just barely, come out on top. No legendary night from Rajon Rondo, just a very good one – same goes for Kevin Garnett. On the other end, for the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade missed the potentially game winning shot, while LeBron James had to sit out the ending after fouling out.