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The Lakers opened with a masterpiece, and Anthony Davis was the artist
L.A. looked unstoppable in Game 1. Their big man led the way.
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5 key aspects of Lakers vs. Heat
THE NBA FINALS ARE HERE! Here's what I'm watching for.
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The Doc is not in
The Clippers move on from Doc Rivers in a stunning and risky move. He'll land on his feet. Will the Clips?
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Heroes new and old
LeBron flinging daggers to get his team in the Finals is no surprise. Bam Adebayo carrying his team there is a more unexpected phenomenon.
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LeBron's jumper is off, and he's still a god
He's ice cold from 15 feet or more this series, but he's making an enormous impact all over the court nonetheless and has the Lakers a win away from the NBA Finals.
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🎵 And then a Herro comes along 🎵
Tyler Herro, 20-year-old rookie, winning conference finals games.
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Resilience is a skill, and the Nuggets have it
Denver's players have built confidence and trust in each other, and it shows.
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Make NBA award ballots secret again
The process has become too poisonous. Let voters make goofs or unpopular decisions in relative peace.
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Anthony Davis arrives, even though he's been here all along
The Lakers have a monster one-two punch.
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How LeBron fits into the myth of Lakers exceptionalism
For so long, until reality stomped them into the cellar, the Lakers believed they were separate from and above other franchises. At the top again, does the myth survive?
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Respect Erik Spoelstra
He's never been named Coach of the Year, and he's rarely mentioned among the top in the game. He deserves to be. This Heat success doesn't happen without an exceptional coach.
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The Clippers are no longer in the driver's seat
L.A. collapses in spectacular fashion as the Nuggets bully their way into the conference finals.