Share this: Kevin Durant said he’d been practicing the shot for his entire life, and a lifetime of preparation paid off Wednesday night at Quicken Loans Arena. Durant went on a personal 7-0 run over the final two minutes of Game 3 of the NBA Finals to propel his Golden State Warriors to a 118-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving combined for 77 points, and James rested only two minutes the entire game. But even with James and Irving playing at an other-worldly level, Durant’s cold-blooded pull-up 3-pointer with 45 seconds left made their efforts just a footnote in NBA history. The Warriors been on a mission from the minute the buzzer sounded following their NBA Finals collapse last year, and
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Cavs’ Locker Room Smelled Like Marijuana After Game 2 Loss, Reporters Say
Share this: The Cleveland Cavaliers probably were feeling pretty low after their 132-113 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but not everyone in their locker room was. Media who entered the Cavs’ locker room at Oracle Arena after Sunday night’s game reported smelling marijuana, though none claimed to know where exactly it came from. One of those reporters was The Undefeated’s Mike Wise, who acknowledged there were a lot of people in the locker room and it wasn’t necessarily a player. Cavs locker room has a strong reefer aroma to it tonight. Hey, it's Cali. You're down 2-0 and it's all about pain control. #NBAFinals — Mike Wise (@MikeWiseguy) June 5, 2017 To be clear, I don't know
NBA Rumors: Jimmy Butler, Bulls Have ‘Positive’ Exit Meeting As Draft Nears
Share this: Jimmy Butler was at the center of many rumors ahead of the NBA trade deadline, and his name likely will come up in several more trade rumors as the 2017 NBA Draft — scheduled for June 22 — approaches. The Chicago Bulls front office and Butler met Monday for a “positive” exit meeting, a source told K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. “Management has been consistent with its message to Butler, the subject of trade rumors both last June and this February,” Johnson wrote. “Executive vice president John Paxson has said the franchise greatly values their three-time All-Star, isn’t looking to trade him but has to listen to any interest out of due diligence.” Butler has two more years left on his contract,
Sixers’ Jerry Colangelo Reveals Telling Opinion On Lonzo, LaVar Ball
Share this: For better or worse, the full scouting report on Lonzo Ball involves more than just Lonzo Ball. We’re talking, of course, about Ball’s larger-than-life father, LaVar, who can’t seem to get out of his son’s way as he pursues his NBA dream. Case in point: Philadelphia 76ers special adviser Jerry Colangelo was asked Friday for his thoughts on Ball, who reportedly is considering working out for the Sixers ahead of the 2017 NBA Draft. “I think Ball is a terrific prospect and could have an outstanding NBA future,” Colangelo told the “Carlin and Reese” radio show on Philly’s 94 WIP, via ESPN.com. “I think it’s going to be challenging with the people around him, without being specific.” Translation: Ball is a great
Stephen Curry’s Struggle To Grow Playoff Beard Is Real; Why Warriors Star Won’t …
Share this: Stephen Curry plays basketball better than he grows facial hair. The Golden State Warriors star told “Good Morning America” on Thursday he has been having trouble growing a playoff beard recently. But he vowed he wouldn’t shave his beard until after the Golden State Warriors’ pursuit of this season’s NBA championship is over. Curry also discussed his relationship with LeBron James, whose Cleveland Cavaliers will take on Curry’s Warriors in the NBA Finals. Game 1 will be on Thursday night in Oakland, Calif. As for Curry’s beard connecting on the left side: better late than never, right? Thumbnail photo via Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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