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If the Spurs want to win the NBA Finals, they’ll have to buck this historical trend
In addition to having a 7-foot-4 alien who can shoot, pass, dribble and single-handedly stop elite offenses from getting to the rim, what makes the San Antonio Spurs’ run to the NBA Finals unique is they possess what most champions typically lack: youth
San Antonio Spurs advance to NBA Finals, ousting reigning champion Thunder
For the eighth consecutive year, the NBA will have a new champion
From The Sports Desk: Game 7 incoming
With their backs against the wall, the San Antonio Spurs staved off elimination in the Western Conference finals to set up a highly anticipated Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The NBA Finals are a reward for long-suffering Knicks fans — and this broadcaster
ESPN’s Mike Breen will be the play-by-play man for his record-extending 21st straight NBA Finals this year. And for the first time, the New York native will be calling the team he grew up rooting for in the championship round.
Spurs dominate Thunder to force Game 7 of Western Conference finals
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama had 28 points and 10 rebounds as the Spurs dominated the Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals.
Feds say ex-NBA player Terry Rozier accepted $100K bribe in sports betting scheme
Former NBA player Terry Rozier was hit with new federal charges of sports bribery and honest services wire fraud conspiracy in a massive sports betting investigation that has rocked the league.
Thunder hold Wembanyama to series-low 20 points and beat Spurs in Game 5 of West finals
It’s been a very simple formula for the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference finals.
New York Knicks advance to first NBA Finals since 1999
The Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to advance to the NBA Finals, where they will await either Oklahoma City or San Antonio.
From The Sports Desk: Knicks beat down Cavs, pull within two wins of NBA finals
The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers convincingly last night and are now two wins away from their first NBA finals since 1999.
From The Sports Desk: Thunder strike
We’re officially in the middle of an all-time great Western Conference Finals. We’ll recap that, plus look ahead to Formula 1’s Montreal Grand Prix and continue our World Cup player countdown.