Share this: The Golden State Warriors have a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals, and the Cleveland Cavaliers have the best player in the world (sorry, Kevin Durant and Paul Pierce). So, don’t crown the Dubs NBA champions quite yet. Yes, the odds are stacked against the Cavs, even after their 137-116 blowout win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 at Quicken Loans Arena. Only three teams in NBA history have forced a Game 7 after falling behind 3-0, and none of them went on to win their respective series. And those teams weren’t facing one of the greatest basketball teams of all time with Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green all in the starting lineup. But those teams
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Warriors Vs. Cavs NBA Finals Game 3 Live: Score Updates, Highlights
Fourth quarter, 1:27, 113-109 Cavs: J.R. Smith made a clutch 3-pointer to make it a six-point lead for Cleveland. Stephen Curry followed with a layup to cut the Warriors’ deficit to four. Fourth quarter, 3:43, 110-107 Cavs: LeBron James made two free throws to put Cleveland up 110-107 before the next timeout. James has 39 points. Kyrie Irving has 38. Fourth quarter, 4:45, 108-107 Cavs: Kevin Durant hit a long 3-pointer to make it 104-102 Cavs, but Kyrie Irving continued to make ridiculous shots and upped Cleveland’s lead back up to six with a wild and-1. The fun continued with a Klay Thompso... NESN.com
Rihanna Defends LeBron James, Says He’s ‘Still The King’ After Game 1 Loss
Share this: Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals didn’t provide much excitement on the court as the Golden State Warriors cruised to a 113-91 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Musical star Rihanna arguably was the star of the night, as she caught the attention of ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy and yelled “brick” during a free throw attempt by Warriors forward Kevin Durant. Rihanna encountered some hecklers after the game, and she hit back at them by defending Cavs superstar LeBron James after his team’s loss. Warning: the video and text in the tweet below have NSFW language. James led the Cavs with 28 points, and also added 15 rebounds and eight assists. He did have a team-high eight turnovers, but he wasn’t
Clever Cavs Fans’ License Plate Roasts Warriors’ Blown NBA Finals Lead
Share this: A well-placed joke about the Golden State Warriors blowing a 3-1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals seems to never get old, but one Cleveland Cavaliers fan made his version more subtle. Cleveland native Kory Siverd got a license plate commemorating the event after his beloved Cavs won their first NBA title, but you won’t find the phrase “3-1 lead” anywhere on it. Siverd’s vanity plate takes a second to register for those who aren’t automatically thinking about basketball, but once you get it, it’s pretty brilliant. Siverd told the Cleveland Plain Dealer he was surprised when he saw his license plate being shared on Reddit and Twitter, and although he wasn’t looking for any attention, he’s glad Cavs fans are
Celtics Get First-Hand Look At Elite Team In East Finals Series Vs. Cavs
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics simply were outmatched in their Eastern Conference finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The defending NBA champions made quick work of the Celtics, winning the series in five games, capped off by Thursday night’s 135-102 thrashing at TD Garden. Though the Celtics were the top seed in the Eastern Conference entering the 2017 NBA playoffs, this series left no doubt as to who is the real powerhouse in the East. Aside from their Game 3 hiccup, the Cavs steamrolled the Celtics en route to their third consecutive NBA Finals appearance. There weren’t many positive takeaways from this series for the Celtics, b... NESN.com
Why Celtics Building ‘Superteam’ To Take Down Cavs Isn’t As Easy As It Sounds
If you’ve talked to a Boston Celtics fan for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard some version of this argument: The Celtics are one or two pieces away from being a championship contender. They should sign Gordon Hayward in free agency and flip the No. 1 pick for Jimmy Butler or Paul George, pairing two All-Stars with star point guard Isaiah Thomas and versatile big man Al Horford. With that group plus budding star Jaylen Brown and a strong bench, this team could knock off the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference and make a serious run at the Golden State Warriors for the NBA title. Sounds peachy, right? It’s not a far... NESN.com
LeBron James, Cavs’ Big Three Dash Any Chance Celtics Had To Come Back
The Boston Celtics had to be feeling good at halftime Tuesday night. They had just played a great first half in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and LeBron James already was in foul trouble with the C’s leading by 10 at the break. “I thought we played as well as maybe we have the entire playoffs during the first half,” Celtics coach Brad Stevens told reporters afterward. But that good feeling was a fleeting one. The Cavs erased what once was a 16-point deficit and charged to a 112-99 win at Quicken Loans Arena. And with the win, they took a 3-1 series lead and moved one victory away from reaching