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Paul stars as Suns rout Clippers to reach NBA finals
AFP, Published on 01/07/2021
» LOS ANGELES - Chris Paul erupted for 41 points to lead the Phoenix Suns into the NBA Finals on Wednesday with a series-clinching 130-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Coach Ek the unlikely stateless hero of cave drama
AFP, Published on 11/07/2018
» MAE SAI, Chiang Rai: Schooled as a monk and now hailed a hero, football coach Ekkapol Chantawong is one of several stateless members of the "Wild Boars", a team whose survival after days trapped in flooded Tham Luang cave,e fixated a country that does not recognise them as citizens.
Warriors rout Cavaliers to complete NBA Finals sweep
AFP, Published on 09/06/2018
» CLEVELAND - An overpowering Golden State Warriors squad captured a third NBA title in four seasons Friday, routing the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 to complete a sweep in the best-of-seven NBA Finals.
Repeat-hungry Warriors eye sweep of Cavaliers in NBA Finals
AFP, Published on 08/06/2018
» CLEVELAND - Mindful of last year's missed chance at a perfect playoff run, the Golden State Warriors expect their toughest NBA Finals challenge from Cleveland on Friday as they chase a series sweep.
Cavaliers face now-or-never home stand in NBA Finals
AFP, Published on 05/06/2018
» CLEVELAND - Defending champion Golden State has seized command of the NBA Finals as the series shifts to Cleveland, where the Cavaliers must continue their home playoff magic to sustain any title hopes.
LeBron vows NBA fightback after 'one of toughest career losses'
AFP, Published on 03/06/2018
» OAKLAND: Cleveland's LeBron James, known for bouncing back stronger from playoff losses, promises such heroics Sunday in the NBA Finals after what he calls one of the toughest defeats of his career.
Smith admits blunder, vows tighter focus for NBA Finals
AFP, Published on 03/06/2018
» OAKLAND (UNITED STATES) - Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith confessed to cluelessness Saturday in his botched rebound play in the NBA Finals opener, promising a tighter focus in Sunday's crucial second game.
Cavs, Warriors set physical tone for intense NBA Finals
AFP, Published on 01/06/2018
» OAKLAND: Cleveland superstar LeBron James vows an intense emotional and physical tone to the NBA Finals after a grueling opener Thursday saw stars injured and passions aroused.
Celtics humble Cavaliers in NBA playoff series opener
AFP, Published on 14/05/2018
» NEW YORK - Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Al Horford added 20 to power the Boston Celtics over Cleveland 108-83 Sunday, humbling LeBron James and his Cavaliers teammates in their NBA playoff series opener.
LeBron leads Cavs sweep, Sixers stay alive
AFP, Published on 08/05/2018
» LOS ANGELES: LeBron James led the way as the Cleveland Cavaliers wrapped up a series sweep with a ruthless demolition of the Toronto Raptors on Monday to book their place in the NBA Eastern Conference finals.