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Is King James reign over after the first-round exit?

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2 years ago

June 5, 2021

By Ponciano Melo – Mad props to the Phoenix Suns for eliminating the reigning NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers. But the bigger story, for now, is not about them advancing, but for the Lakers, especially the 36-year old LeBron James.

This is the first time in his 18-year storied NBA career that he suffered a first-round exit.

Questions started to loom after their short postseason run, which was bugged by injuries, both him and fellow superstar Anthony Davis.

How will this defeat affect James\’ legacy, or will it affect at all? Does his long-time supremacy is finally over?

If we look at it in the bigger picture, LeBron James is not yet done chasing another title. This year, he dealt with injuries just like his first season with the Lakers. It was brought as well by the fatigue of the previous season bubble. At 36, we can see the changes in him, but he is adapting smoothly to the game to assert his dominance still.

Now, he will have a more extended, well-deserved rest to prepare for the next season. However, James can still dominate, and he still has 2-3 years to play at the highest level.

However, it is incredible to see that the league is in great hands in Devin Booker, Trae Young, and more.

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Boston avoids sweep, gets one in Miami in Game 4

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6 days ago

May 24, 2023

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Boston avoids sweep, gets one in Miami in Game 4

There will be no sweep in the Eastern Conference Finals as the Boston Celtics stole one in Miami in Game 4, 116-99.

Jayson Tatum delivered a huge game of 33 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists to power the Celtics to Game 5 back in Boston.

They relied on a strong second half to win one with five more Celtics players scoring in double-digits.

Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler scored 29 for the Heat who still hold a commanding 3-1 series lead.

Butler, though, felt no pressure in the post-game interview as he believed Miami can win one on the road to close out the East Finals and set up a showdown to the already-waiting Denver Nuggets.

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Denver sweeps Lakers, makes first NBA Finals appearance

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7 days ago

May 23, 2023

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Denver sweeps Lakers, makes first NBA Finals appearance

The Denver Nuggets finally reached their first NBA Finals appearance after holding off the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the West Finals, 113-111.

Nikola Jokic muscled his way for the eventual game-winning bucket as LeBron James missed two potential game-tying shots at the other end.

The former two-time MVP finished with yet another triple-double of 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists to conquer James’ 40-piece performance.

Denver ends the cinderella run of LA via sweep and whil making history for its franchise as well.

Jamal Murray, who had been balling in the series, added 25 markers while Aaron Gordon delivered 22.

The Nuggets will now wait to the winner of the Miami-Boston series where the Heat are up 3-0.

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Heat continues to spread as Miami takes 3-0 lead over Boston

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1 week ago

May 22, 2023

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Heat continues to spread as Miami takes 3-0 lead over Boston

The wildfire Miami Heat have created continued to spread as they took care of business as home for a 128-102 win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Gabe Vincent and Duncan Robinson, both undrafted, delivered a sensational performance with 29 points and 22 respectively to put Miami one game away from returning to the NBA finals.

Jimmy Butler only had 16 markers but the fire he ignited for the rest of his teammates were burning as the Heat scored 30+ points in all four quarters.

Jayson Tatum and Jalen Brown were shut down with only 14 and 12 points apiece.

Game 4 is on Wednesday, still in Miami.

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