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The Warriors’ Dynasty Is Different

CLEVELAND — After three titles in four seasons — two straight with Kevin Durant winning Finals MVP — it seems fair to begin questioning where Golden State sits in the conversation about the best teams of all-time. But the more compelling thing to analyze now might be whether the Warriors are better positioned to win […]

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How Much Should LeBron’s Finals Record Hurt His Legacy?

Another year, another NBA Finals defeat for LeBron James. After his Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Golden State Warriors Friday night, ending a four-game championship sweep, James’s Finals ledger now lists only 3 wins against 6 losses. It’s a mark completely out of step with those of his historical peers, including Michael Jordan (6-0), Tim […]

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Kevin Durant Is Golden State’s Terrifying Plan B

CLEVELAND — We witnessed how quickly everything can change in the finals during Game 1, arguably one of the more bizarre, topsy-turvy finishes in NBA Finals history. And in case you needed a reminder of the swiftness with which a narrative can change, consider this: Two-time league MVP Stephen Curry, who up until Wednesday night […]

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Steph Curry Is Running Circles Around The Cavs’ Defense

OAKLAND, Calif. — LeBron James’s relative solo act has been discussed at length this postseason. But for how much his showings set him apart from his team, there’s an argument to be made that no Cavalier feels more alone than Kevin Love. And on Sunday night, Love was made to feel like he was on […]

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Everything Was Strange About Game 1 — Except The JR Smith Gaffe

OAKLAND, Calif. — So much for the boring NBA Finals. In Game 1 alone, we saw one of the biggest underdogs in recent memory nearly steal home-court advantage on the strength of a historic performance. But now, after one of the more clueless plays in recent memory — and a separate, highly controversial foul reversal […]

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