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100 Best NBA Finals Photos
LeBron James loses the ball as he tries to fend off Andre Iguodala in Game 1 between the Warriors and Cavaliers. Golden State won the game and the series 4-2. Iguodala became the first player to win the Finals MVP award without having started every game in the series. He was tasked with guarding LeBron, who made only 38.1 percent of his shots when Iguodala was in the game.
NBA Finals Rematches
It’ll either be repeat or redemption. A rematch will decide. Cleveland and Golden State are about to reunite in the NBA Finals, starting Thursday night in Oakland. It’s the 14th Finals rematch. A good sign for Cleveland, which lost to Golden State last season: Six of the last seven teams that lost the Finals one year won the rematch encounter.
The NBA's Great Game 7s
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Injuries, fatigue and a poor night of shooting didn't stop Kobe Bryant from acquiring a second consecutive NBA championship and his fifth overall. Despite his unsightly 6-for-24 shooting, Bryant (23 points, 15 rebounds) led the Lakers to a gritty 83-79 Game 7 win over their storied rivals.
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Red Auerbach Classic Photos
On April 28, 1966, Red Auerbach coached his final game as the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 95–93 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, giving the Celtics and Auerbach eight straight championships. The Hall of Fame coach led Boston to nine NBA championships over 16 seasons. As general manager, the straight-talking Auerbach, who celebrated victories with a postgame cigar, was also the architect of Celtics teams that won seven more titles in the 1970s and '80s.
A closer look at Michael Jordan's 63-point game
Wednesday marks the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s 63-point game for the Chicago Bulls against the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the 1986 Eastern Conference quarterfinals.Most Point Scored, Postseason GameNBA HistoryYearMichael Jordan631986Elgin Baylor611962Wilt Chamberlain561962Michael Jordan561992Charles Barkley561994The 63 points scored by Jordan in that game remain the most scored in a single postseason game in NBA history, and he did so at the age of 23.Said Larry Bird: “I think he's...
1986: Unforgettable Year in Sports
In a series packed with drama, the Astros took the opener 1-0 as Mike Scott outdueled Dwight Gooden with a 14-strikeout gem; the Mets won Game 3 on a walk-off home run by Lenny Dysktra and Game 5 on a 12th-inning single by Gary Carter. Game 6 topped them all for drama. The Mets trailed 3-0 entering the top of the ninth, but rallied for three runs to force extra innings. Both teams scored in the 14th and the Mets scored three in the 16th.
Why Rick Carlisle honored Bill Fitch with a bench at the Hall of Fame
Rick Carlisle was a mere five games into his season with the New Jersey Nets when he fielded a call from head coach Bill Fitch. It was November 1989, and Carlisle, who was 30 years old and nursing a damaged shoulder, knew what was about to transpire.
Biggest NBA Draft Busts Of All-Time
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"I know I'm one of the biggest busts in NBA history and I know that it'll only get worse as Kevin Durant continues doing big things ... It's frustrating that my body can't do what my mind wants it to do sometimes. But worrying or complaining about it isn't going to fix anything," said Oden. After being released by the Blazers in March 2012, Oden spent the entire 2012-13 season rehabilitating from multiple knee surgeries. He last played, sparingly, with the Heat in 2014.
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When NBA Coaches Were Players
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Kurt Rambis was drafted by the New York Knicks in 1980 but never played a game for them. His success as an NBA player started when he was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1981. Rambis spent most of his 14 seasons in the NBA with the Lakers, winning championships in 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1988 as part of their Showtime teams. On July 7, 2014, the Knicks announced they had hired Rambis to be the assistant head coach of the team under head coach Derek Fisher. On Feb.
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A Look Back : People.com
TBT: Our 10 Favorite Picks in the History of Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating PeopleWalters began the annual televised broadcast in 1993, featuring 10 prominent figures in sports, politics and popular culture. Here are the fascinating people that fascinated us the most Credit: Dick Raphael/NBAE/Getty Updated: Thursday Dec 03, 2015 | 04:00 PM EST By: Maria Yagoda Subscribe Now
Best NBA Players by Jersey Number
Best known as the defensive anchor of the Larry Bird-led Celtics teams of the 80s, Parish was also outstanding on the offensive side of the ball, a smooth jump shooter who hit at a nearly 54% clip from the floor in his 21-year career and averaged 14.5 points. A four-time NBA champion and nine-time All-Star, Parish’s athletic ability and utility on both ends as a 7-foot center foreshadowed the direction in which his position would head decades later. John Biever for Sports Illustrated
Rare Photos of Bill Russell
The 6-foot-9 center dunks the ball with ease, showing the athleticism that enabled him to dominate the game. Bill Russell was extremely raw when he arrived at San Francisco, and while he worked on developing his offensive fundamentals, he relied on his dunking and defense to get by.
Classic Photos of Muggsy Bogues
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Notable Unibrows in Sports History
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