Odds are against Lakers reloading but ... NBA Playoffs 2012 Live updates on Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat in Game 6 suspends Heat's Udonis Haslem 1 game Dexter Pittman 3 games Glenn Robinson III has earned respect for his playing skills Basketball great Jack Twyman dies Cincinnati at age 78 Former Laker Orlando Woolridge dead 52 Words matter and so do jargon slang dialect 5 Local products Young Mavunga hope to follow former Indy native's footsteps Derek Fisher is eager win without the playoffs Celtics take control of East beat 9490 Dennis Rodman ordered community service OKC Thunder Success a Perfect Storm Stars Staff Community Finals Generates Record TV Ratings ABC Travel Tips From A Luxury Hotel Concierge Kevin Durant Is On The Verge Of Global Stardom Bloc

NBA: Kobe the king of global jersey sales, internet fans Kobe Bryant is the NBA's top international star according to global jersey sales figures released on Thursday by the league and internet interest as seen in the NBA's first social media awards. NBA Finals: Heat win over Thunder in Game 5, 121-106 (photo essay) James caps his title bid with 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, Chris Bosh adds 23 points, Dwyane Wade scores 20 points and the Heat finish off the Thunder in Game 5.... Miami Heat Win NBA Championship: Fan Reaction When LeBron James exercised his right to align himself with a competent NBA team, his decision turned him into one of the most vilified athletes on the entire planet. NBA Social Media Awards: Durant, Kobe, Lin Win Big Jeremy Lin, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant were among the big winners Wednesday night in the first-ever NBA Social Media Awards. Miami Heat rout Thunder to win second NBA title The Miami Heat clinched their second NBA title by routing Oklahoma City 121-106 thanks to a balanced attack and 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds from superstar LeBron James. Miami Heat and Lebron James Win NBA Championship; What Comes Next? Lebron James lead the Miami Heat to their second NBA Championship Thursday night. The championship basketball game was played late into the evening, but ended with an overwhelming 121-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The win came as little surprise to many sports fans. After the Thunder's win in game one, Lebron and the Miami Heat took charge of the series and refused to give another ... Miami steals Oklahoma's thunder, NBA title MIAMI (Reuters) - LeBron James led an outstanding team effort as the Miami Heat demolished the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to claim the NBA title on Thursday, the new champions reeling off four straight wins to take the series 4-1. James enjoyed a brilliant all-round game, posting a triple-double with 26 points, 11 rebounds and a game-high 13 assists and was named most valuable player (MVP) of ... The NBA championship: Would a Miami Heat victory redeem LeBron James? Basketball fans love to hate the three-time MVP, but an NBA finals victory could erase much of that ill will NBA roundup: Ainge says Garnett considering retirement Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge spoke with free-agent center center Kevin Garnett last week, though Ainge said Garnett hasn't made a decision on his future. LeBron James leads Miami Heat to NBA Championship Three-time league MVP LeBron James finally has an NBA championship to add to his belt, after the Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 in game five of the 2012 NBA Finals.
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