There is no shame in losing in the NBA Finals to the Miami Heat, but still there is little consolation, either, for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Young. Talented. Athletic. They have the elements to be champions. They know that. Losing the NBA Finals 4-1 to Miami did not hurt any less knowing they have a [...]
Kevin Durant Sued Over “Durantula” Nickname
June 21, 2012 | Posted by
Kevin Durant is one game away from losing the NBA Finals, and now one lawsuit away from losing his famous nickname — “Durantula” — because a guitarist claims KD jacked it from him. Durant was sued today in Federal Court by a guy named Mark Durante — a guitarist who, according to the lawsuit, was [...]
LeBron James, Heat One Win Away From NBA Championship
June 20, 2012 | Posted by
LeBron James continues to build on his legacy, a legacy far different from the one established last year when he shrunk in the NBA Finals. No, this LeBron James is one of purpose and courage—and he is one more victory from being crowned King. He got to this prime position Tuesday night when he and [...]
NBA Finals: LeBron James, Serge Ibaka Feud
June 19, 2012 | Posted by
Just what an already-intriguing NBA Finals needed: A war of words between two key players. LeBron James means far more to the Miami Heat than forward Serge Ibaka to the Oklahoma City Thunder. But that does not take away from the spice those two added to tonight’s Game 4 in Miami. Ibaka, one of the [...]
NBA Finals: OKC Faces Must-Win In Game 4
June 18, 2012 | Posted by
NBA Finals Depending on how you look at it, the Oklahoma City Thunder could be up 3-0 in the NBA Finals or down 0-3. That’s how close the games were The reality is that the Thunder trail 2-1, making Tuesday’s Game 4 in Miami a game OKC cannot afford to lose. History shows that no [...]
LeBron James Gets Help, Heat Survive Thunder Rally
June 15, 2012 | Posted by
When it mattered most, in the frantic moments of Thursday night’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the Miami Heat got it done. Not just LeBron James. Count Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh — and throw in suddeningly-offensively-capable Shane Battier — among the Heat that made plays to help hold off host Oklahoma City, 100-96, [...]
LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade: Star Power Shows In TV Ratings
June 13, 2012 | Posted by
In one sense, this is LeBron James’ NBA championship to win. Kevin Durant showed in Oklahoma City’s Game 1 victory that he will have a say in the matter. But the real winner just might be ABC. Ratings numbers came in from the Thunders’ 105-94 conquest over Miami Tuesday night and they were record-setting. Game [...]
In Game 1, Kevin Durant Decisive In 4th Quarter, Thunder Take Heat
June 13, 2012 | Posted by
Miami’s LeBron James was not bad. He was good most of the game, in fact. But Kevin Durant was better, much better, all game long. The difference between the two superstar players helped Oklahoma City overcome a 13-point deficit in Game 1 of the NBA Finals to earn a 105-94 victory. The Thunder have a [...]
Lil Wayne to attend Thunder-Heat game in Oklahoma City
June 12, 2012 | Posted by
OKLAHOMA CITY — After much ado, Lil Wayne is finally going to see an NBA playoff game in Oklahoma City. Thunder spokesman Dan Mahoney says the rapper bought a pair of courtside seats and is expected to attend Game 1 of the NBA Finals between Oklahoma City and the Miami Heat. Lil Wayne caused a [...]
LeBron James’ Legacy Rests On These NBA Finals
June 12, 2012 | Posted by
NBA Finals – Tonight marks the beginning of something special for LeBron James – or something awful. Two years ago, the three-time NBA MVP bolted Cleveland to team with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami – a move that made him perhaps the most polarizing figure in sports. Love him or hate on him. [...]
