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James, Durant lead All-Star votes in first return

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5 months ago

January 8, 2023

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James, Durant lead All-Star votes in first return

If this is any indicator, LeBron James and Kevin Durant are still the faces of the NBA in the fans’ perspective.

In the first All-Star votes return, James led all players with 3,168,684 votes followed by Durant with 3,118,545 votes.

The LA Lakers superstar has been on a tear lately scoring back-to-back 40+ points in his 20th NBA season, at the age of 38, while the Nets franchise player is continuing to be a bucket that recently went on a 12-game winning streak.

Stephen Curry placed second overall in the Western Conference and first in the guard position with 2,715,520 votes and Durant’s tandem Kyrie Irving topped the Eastern Conference guards voting with 2,071,715.

Fan votes make up 50% of the ASG selection with the other half on the hands of NBA players and media panel.

Here are the top 5 so far in each division in all positions.

WEST

1. LeBron James – 3,168,694

2. Stephen Curry – 2,388,502

3. Luka Doncic – 2,388,502

4. Nikola Jokic – 2,237,768

5. Anthony Davis – 2,063,325

EAST

1. Kevin Durant – 3,118,545

2. Giannis Antetokounmpo – 2,998,327

3. Joel Embiid – 2,226,712

4. Jayson Tatum – 2,178,330

5. Kyrie Irving 2,071,715

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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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