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All Has Been Done: Harden Now Needs to Deliver in the Playoffs

60+ wins. The best record in the NBA. An MVP-worthy season. All that is missing is an NBA championship Frankly, James Harden could no longer ask for more from the Houston Rockets. Why? The Rockets have already clinched the best record in the entire NBA for the first time in franchise history with a 61-14 record with 7 games left on their schedule. They are the second-best scoring team in the league, averaging 113 points per games. James Harden is leading the league in scoring with a 30-point per game average on top of 8 assists per game- third in the league. He has the best point guard this season in Chris Paul and one of the leading candidates in the Sixth Man of the Year race in Eric Gordon. Of course, the Rockets are coached by one of the best offensive-minded coaches in the NBA in Mike D' Antoni whose system perfectly fits Harden's style. There's absolutely no reason for Harden not to be able to lead the Rockets to their third NBA title this season. ... ... See more

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NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors takes Game 1 after a 113-90 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Trilogy begins and the energy is very electric from start to finish. But it was the Golden State Warriors who gained some momentum with the help of their home fans, as they demolished Cleveland Cavaliers 113-90 to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Kevin Durant was just to much for the Cavaliers as he finished the game with 38 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists (23 of his points came from the first half). Also a big factor in Today's game was Stephen Curry as he collected 28 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 steals (6/11 3pt FG). Cleveland was able to limit the other 2 members of Warriors Big 4 as Draymond Green and Klay Thompson only combined for unsatisfying 16 points. For Cleveland, only their Big 3 scored in double digits as Lebron James finished the game with 28 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists while Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love was able to contribute 24 and 15 points apiece. Next to them was Richard Jefferson who collected 9 points most of it came from garbage ti... ... See more

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Pow Salud •

Highlights: Show of Power as Warriors Obliterated Cavs to Take Game 1, Key Notes

Photo from GSW FB page The much awaited 2017 NBA Finals matchup between the Favorite Golden State Warriors and the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Fans of both sides had a great deal of anticipation for this match as this has become a rivalry of two super teams. This was supposed to be a grind out game as both teams showed how great they are coming into the finals series. The first quarter came out close and Golden State Warriors getting the edge.  The first ended with a 30 - 35 score in what would be the sign of things to come.  Golden State Warriors never looked back and poured in the points dominating the next 2 quarters and ending with the score of 93 -72. We were expecting a comeback in the fourth but it never came, even with bench player playing for the Cavs. The Game ended with the score of 113-90 as the Warriors dominated each quarter of the game. Some Key Points: Kevin Durant with 38 points , 8 rebounds, and 8 assists LeBron James ... ... See more

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Pow Salud •

Highlights: Cavaliers Grounded and Pounded Celtics and Broke 2 Records to Advance to the NBA Finals

Cavaliers finished off the Boston Celtics in another overwhelming victory with the score of 135-102. Cavs started with a bad intention as they immediately worked in the first quarter scoring 43 points disheartening the Celtics crowd. The onslaught continued on the second half as the Cavaliers finished off the first half breaking another franchise record with the most point in the half with 75 points.  The 3rd quarter is when the Celtics dug its own grave scoring only 17 points against 34 points of the Cavaliers.  LeBron James scored 35 points with 8 assists, 8 rebound and a milestone for becoming the leading all-time scorer in the playoffs surpassing the great Michael Jordan.   The series ended with 4 -1 in favor of the Cavs and they set up a grudge match in the main event of the NBA.  ... See more

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16 Years Ago - A Dominant Force was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals after putting up an unbelievable performance for the whole series

(Artwork by Sean Curate) Shaquille O'Neal was named unanimous Most Valuable Player of NBA Finals 2000 following the Lakers' 116-111 Game 6 victory, receiving all seven votes from a national media panel. O'Neal averaged 38 points, 16.7 rebounds and 2.67 blocks in the six-game Finals series. He became just the third person to sweep MVP honors for the season, capturing the All-Star Game MVP, which he shared with San Antonio's Power Forward/Center Tim Duncan,  NBA MVP and NBA Finals MVP awards. See Shaq's Performance in Game 6 of the 2000 NBA Finals below: ... See more

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Ian Genada •

Historic NBA Season Ends as LeBron James and the Cavs Wins Championship

Cleveland Cavaliers and Lebron James took down the historic Warriors team, 93-89.  The Warriors team had an epic NBA season as they took the record of most wins in NBA history, having the first unanimous MVP in history and the best start to a season in history. However, the Warriors fell to Cleveland Cavaliers as Kyrie took over in the last minute of the game pulling up a three point jumper in the face of the MVP Stephen Curry taking the lead for the Cavs. Lebron James won the Finals MVP after a triple-double performance with 27pts, 11rbs & 11asts.  An amazing NBA season with Kobe Bryants retirement, Golden State Warriors best NBA season record of 73-9 and mul tiple records broken ended with an epic game 7. ... See more

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8 Years Ago Today - The Boston Celtics won their 17th NBA Championship, defeating the Lakers in a lopsided fashion with a score of 131-92

(Artwork by Sean Curate) The Boston Celtics won their 17th NBA Championship, defeating the Lakers 4 games to 2. Boston's 131-92 win in Game 6 is the most lopsided closeout win in NBA Finals history. Paul Pierce  is named Finals MVP. The 39-point margin of victory was the largest ever in an NBA championship-clinching game, breaking the old record of 33, also set by the Celtics over the Lakers in Game Five of the The 1965 NBA Finals,  129–96. This lead was close to the Finals point-spread record set in Game 3 in 1998  where a Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls  team beat the Utah Jazz  by 42 points, 96–54. The Celtics also improved their overall record against the Lakers to 9–2 in Finals meetings, beating them in the Finals for the first time since 1984 . This was the Celtics' 17th championship, their first since 1986, extending their record for most NBA championships won by a single team. All this capped off the Celtics' best regular season (66–... ... See more

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Nate •

Golden State Warriors, confident they will get another ring.

Photo Credits to GSW FB Page. The Golden State Warriors proved their tag line "Strength in Numbers" as they get the first win in the best of seven NBA Finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The splash brothers, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry struggled in getting points for the squad but with the help of their second stringers they were able to nail the first victory in the best of seven series, Shaun Livingston scored a career high of 20 points with 4 boards and 3 assists while Green, Bogut , Barbosa and Barnes provided a combined production of 34 points. On the other hand the Cleveland Cavaliers struggled in most of parts of each quarter mainly in their defense, The Golden State Warriors showcased their great and impressive offensive movement that lead their opponent team to be confused on their rotation which GSW made them pay. Kyrie Irving, did a tremendous job in trying to keep the Cavs alive listing a 26 points performance together with Lebron Jame... ... See more

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Pow Salud •

Watch my feet - Dwayne Wade

Tweet The game was so close and the official cannot even see a simple violation. I saw this clip from a forum, posted by euen_ilagan.  look at Dwayne Wade's feet . 1, 2, 3 times, that's how many times He traveled.  Referee's  better watch the game closely, this kind of breaks changes the game.   ... See more

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Pow Salud •

Erik Spoelstra, Heat stroke

Tweet by: powsalud | powcast.net Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra must be going crazy right now after yet another collapse game. Game 5 was a pivotal game and Spoelstra could not do anything as he see  his team once again crumble during the most important quarter of the game. Will He sit Lebron James in the bench in the fourth quarter this time? ... See more

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Pow Salud •

LeBron James Cursed

Tweet by: powsalud | powcast.net Wow! I saw some article on the net that Lebron James is under a voodoo spell. Do you think Lebron knows this? Quick someone tell him so He may have additional excuses on their lost. His poor fourth quarter performance is one of the indication that he maybe cursed and He does really look like someone who is not himself.  James ability to take over game especially in the last quarter is gone. someone need to find the cure to this spell before its to late. If you have the cure please give it to him before Sunday game 6.  King James will bestow Knight hood to whoever can cure him. ... See more

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Pow Salud •

Lebron James the Houdini

Tweet by: powsalud | powcast.net Now you see him, later you wont . Lebron James the self proclaimed King and the two time MVP scored 17 points and had a triple double game , Wow that is impressive! What's more impressive however is the way He disappeared during the fourth quarters of the game . This is Lebron's second disappearing act performance in the series as He only scored 2 points during the last quarter of the pivotal game 5. Lebron James was criticized when he made the move to Miami and now He is on the brink of being the Joke of the town if they loose this series. Watch game 6 on Sunday to see if He will disappear once again. ... See more

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Pow Salud •

Its raining three's in Game 5, Thumbs up to Barea

Tweet by: powsalud | powcast.net It was a night of pure shooting as the Dallas Mavericks drained 13 three pointers in the game. Even the smallest man on the court J.J. Barea is hitting three's from all cylinder . It was the perfect weapon that night as Miami Heats falter s in the end once again. Miami Heat's could not retaliate as Lebron James struggled especially when it count the most.  J.J. Barea the smallest man on the court with the biggest heart. thumbs up ... See more

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Pow Salud •

Dallas defeat and destroyed Miami Heat's confidence

Tweet by: powsalud | powcast.net 3 - 2, Who would thought that Miami Heat will be down in the series against the Dallas Mavericks? Dallas  Mavericks destroyed the Miami Heat (112-103), game 5 as they are now ready to take the championship ring against the Miami Heat Collapsing game. Dallas will fly to Miami next, but although  Heat will have the home court advantage the momentum now is with the  Dallas Mavericks. Miami Heat could be questioning themselves right now, could we really do it? This is more of an Emotional and Mental defeat to the Heat.  ... See more

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Pow Salud •

Would Haywood be a factor in game 3?

Tweet by: powsalud | powcast.net Haywood  left game 2 of the  Miami Heat vs Dallas Mavericks  due to a strained right hip flexor. Although he showed up in their shoot around Sunday morning, his ability to play is still a big question. He is just garnering 5 points every game but losing a back up big player like Haywood will affect the rotation of Dallas and in the end could affect the game. Haywood can be a big factor defensively in the game especially against the mighty  Miami Heat  offense. Do you think he will  play in game 3? I am betting probably yes. ... See more

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Pow Salud •

What Lebron James have to say heading to game 3?

Tweet by: powsalud | powcast.net After a shocking late game winner by Dirk Nowitzki in their game 2 Finals game, Miami Heat was left with a sore heart and a bedazzled mind.  How can a very large lead and a talented team commit such lapses in the game specifically the later part and ending up loosing it. These questions will hunt them as they continue to battle for the 2011 NBA Championship. Lebron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh could not do anything to stop the raging Mavericks in game 2. Dirk Nowitzki was just unstoppable as He shows more willingness and hunger to finally win a championship. ... See more

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