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Game 2 of the NBA Finals brought on its own personality as every game this series will. The officials missed some bad calls, the Denver Nuggets played with their food, and the Heat continued their hot shooting this postseason. Yet somehow, this came down to a final possession where the Heat barely held on. Let’s […] READ MORE
After Derrick White‘s game-winner in Game 6 against the Miami Heat brought the Celtics all the way back from a 3-0 deficit, it felt like this series was for Boston’s taking. The Celtics were headed back home, in front of a sold-out crowd, to accomplish what 150 teams had failed to do. Momentum was finally […] READ MORE
The Golden State Warriors are back, and are your 2022 NBA finals champions! The Warriors beat the Celtics in Game 6, clinching the franchise’s seventh NBA championship, and the fourth since 2015. The victory in Boston was headlined by Stephen Curry, who put up a team-high 34 points. Draymond Green played an important role, with […] READ MORE
After an injury-plagued season last year that contributed to their early first-round exit, the Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their roster and are looking to make yet another run at the NBA Championship. Here are four reasons why the Lakers will win the title. Why the Los Angeles Lakers will Win the Championship 1. Defense Defense […] READ MORE
The Milwaukee Bucks did exactly what they needed to in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Milwaukee managed to play with desperation without looking desperate. Hustling after every ball and still maintaining composure when needed. And that’s what Game 3 came down to. One team who kept their composure against a team that lost their […] READ MORE
The Phoenix Suns looked to jump into a quick series lead after a few days worth of rest against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Suns did just that with monster debuts from Chris Paul and Devin Booker, beating the Bucks with a final score of 118-105 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Giannis Antetokounmpo was […] READ MORE
Every championship team experiences adversity. Given the challenges the Lakers faced on and off the court, it makes their 17th title in franchise history taste even sweeter, setting themselves up for a decade of success. READ MORE
Jimmy Butler went super saiyan in a herculean effort to keep the Miami Heat alive in the 2020 NBA Finals. His 35-point-triple double led the Heat to a back-against-the-wall victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to extend the series at least one more game. Foe LeBron James finished with 40 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 […] READ MORE
As the final buzzer sounded on game four of the 2020 NBA Finals, LeBron James took one step closer to his fourth-ever championship. Anthony Davis put the final touches with a three-point dagger with less than 40 seconds to play, giving Los Angeles a nine-point lead. With this victory, the Los Angeles Lakers took control […] READ MORE
Jimmy Butler put together a masterpiece performance leading the Miami Heat to a crucial 115-104 game three victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals. Butler became just the 21st player in NBA Finals history to record a triple-double. He scored 40 points, adding 13 assists, 11 rebounds, two steals, and two […] READ MORE
Adam Taylor is an opinionated, passionate, and experienced sports nut based in New York. He currently writes hoops for Last Word on Sports and his personal blog ATM Sports Bank. A former college Sports Information Director and media relations professional, Adam Taylor is moving into the sports journalism field.