Covers.comThree favorite prop picks and analysis for NBA Finals Game 1Covers.comMuch will be made regarding the week-long layoff the public endured in between the conclusion of the Eastern Conference Championship round and the start of the 2017 NBA Finals, but in reality, we weren't lucky enough to wait a simple week for this ...and more »
Warriors, Cavaliers begin Round 3Yahoo SportsOAKLAND, Calif. -- The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors both believe they have more to offer than in years past as they meet for the third consecutive year in the NBA Finals beginning Thursday night. The Warriors, by virtue of having ...and more »
Noosa NewsLeBron James speaks out on racism after graffiti attackNoosa NewsBASKETBALL: Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James has had to deal with a far more disturbing confrontation than anything the Golden State Warriors will serve up in game one of their NBA playoffs on Friday morning (AEST). The four-time NBA MVP ...and more »
FanRag Sports (blog)Richard Jefferson explains why Warriors blew 3-1 lead in 2016FanRag Sports (blog)Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson did not mince words when it came to reasons as to why the Golden State Warriors were not able to close them out in the NBA Finals last season. “Our team was more poised last year. That's why we won the ...and more »
Yahoo SportsNBA Finals 2017: The five biggest differences as Cavs and Warriors reuniteYahoo SportsWhat makes the upcoming 2017 NBA Finals different from last year's series? Omnisport's Jordan Heck takes a look at what has changed. More. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are about to go head-to-head in their third consecutive NBA ...and more »
NewshubGolden State Warriors star Kevin Durant taking NBA Finals in strideNewshubWhen Kevin Durant joined the talent-rich Golden State Warriors the pressure was on for him to land an elusive title in his first season with his new team but on the eve of the NBA Finals he said the expectations would not rattle him. The four-time ...and more »
New York TimesSorry, Cavaliers. It's Warriors (in Four, Five, Six or Seven).New York TimesStephen Curry and LeBron James meet again, starting Thursday night. Credit Pool photo by Ron Schwane. For the third time in three years, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers will go at it in the N.B.A. finals, which begin Thursday night.and more »
NewsdayNBA Finals: Third time around for Cavaliers-WarriorsNewsdayDraymond Green of the Golden State Warriors warms up during a practice for the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. Photo Credit: Getty Images / Ezra Shaw. advertisement | advertise on newsday. OAKLAND, Calif. — They ...and more »
NESN.comIs LeBron James Best Ever If He Beats Warriors In NBA Finals Again?NESN.comThe star forward is a three-time NBA champion, and will be making his seventh straight NBA Finals appearance when the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Golden State Warriors in the 2016-17 Finals. At this stage in his career, James simply is ...and more »
Steph Curry calls these NBA Finals the ultimate rubber matchClutchPoints (blog)For the third straight year, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are set to go at it in the NBA finals, adding fuel to the already heated rivalry. After blowing a now-infamous 3-1 lead in last year's championship round, the Warriors ...and more »
Factory Of SadnessCleveland Cavaliers: Who is their X-Factor during the 2017 NBA Finals?Factory Of SadnessThe Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves as heavy underdogs to the Golden State Warriors once again in the NBA Finals. In order for David to take down Goliath, it will take a full-team effort. With the addition of forward Kevin Durant to the Golden ...and more »
Richmond.comWOODY: NBA Finals are a referendum on James and DurantRichmond.comFILE - In this May 25, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James leaves the court after Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics in Boston. prev. next. LeBron James has expressed an interest in ...and more »
Columbus Ledger-EnquirerLeBron James' Los Angeles home vandalized with slurColumbus Ledger-EnquirerLeBron James wanted to be with his family, to hug his wife and three kids back in Ohio. Visibly shaken by an event he couldn't control, Cleveland's star struggled Wednesday to focus on his seventh straight NBA Finals or the Golden State Warriors.and more »
eNCA'Being black in America, it's tough,' says LeBron after racial slur incidenteNCACleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) warms-up before the start of game five of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Photo: Greg M.Cooper-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters. The Brentwood home ...and more »
Yahoo7 NewsLeBron's home vandalised with racial slurYahoo7 NewsCleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James' Los Angeles home was vandalized with a racial slur, police said one day before he prepares to take the court in game one of the NBA Finals. Close ...and more »
KGO-TVLeBron James' focus shifted from Finals to racism after vandalismKGO-TVCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during Game 1 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, in Boston, Wednesday, May 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa). AP. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 04:39PM. OAKLAND, Calif. --. A day before the ...and more »
Daily MailFinals pick up where they left off with Cavs-Warriors IIIDaily MailOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - After a summer highlighted by Kevin Durant's decision to leave Oklahoma City for the star-laden Golden State Warriors, a six-month regular season and three rounds of playoffs, the NBA Finals are right back where they ended last ...and more »
The Denver PostNow on the verge of a dynasty, Warriors' rise offers blueprint for teams stuck in NBA's middle groundThe Denver PostDraymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a play against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 16, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. By Nick Kosmider ...and more »
San Antonio Express-News (subscription)For James, Durant provides what Spurs once didSan Antonio Express-News (subscription)At left, in an April 20, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James smiles after hitting a basket against the Indiana Pacers during the second half of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, in Indianapolis. At right, in ...and more »
OCRegisterGolden State Warriors sweep into NBA Finals like they're the 2001 LakersOCRegisterCan Steph Curry, right, Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors become the first team to go undefeated to win a title? The 2001 Lakers came closest, going 15-1 on their way to the title. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer). By Bill Oram | [email protected] | Orange ...and more »
