MIAMI (AP) — Five things to learn from the Miami Heat's 103-100 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night: ___ LEBRON IS GOOD: Maybe it's time to put the "LeBron chokes" talk to rest. No, Game 6 of the NBA Finals was not his most offensively...
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James started to get up out of his chair after the postgame press conference, and it took him three tries to do it. "I'll get it," he said, sheepishly as he finally got his momentum going enough to peel himself out of the chair. The looks of exhaustion and pain were all...
MIAMI (AP) — It will be known as the LeBron James Headband Game. He's worn them for years, primarily to keep sweat out of his eyes, as well as out of habit and in recent years possibly to hide his oft-discussed receding hairline. But when he lost the headband Tuesday night, the Miami Heat's...
MIAMI (AP) — When LeBron James' greatness almost wasn't good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration. Miami's championship reign would be over. Someone in Spurs black would replace James as NBA Finals MVP. James and the Heat wouldn't let it happen. "To be a part of...
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration. The toughest part now might be topping this performance in Game 7. "It's by far the best game I've ever been a part of," James said. He wouldn't let the Miami Heat lose it — or their NBA title. If the San...
MIAMI (AP) — For years, Ray Allen's routine has not changed. Show up for work hours earlier than just about everyone else, go onto the court and take hundreds of jump shots. It paid off for him on Tuesday. And he'll be back out there on Thursday — since the Miami Heat season still has one...
MIAMI (AP) — Tim Duncan was delivering a vintage performance, and the San Antonio Spurs were streaking to the franchise's fifth championship. Then the 37-year-old forward ran out of gas, and the Spurs collapsed down the stretch like they so rarely have before. Duncan had 30 points and 14...