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NBA Finals 2014: Spurs close strong after LeBron James cramps up to win Game 1
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June 6, 2014
#LeBroning is a bad meme
Some basketball fans are mocking LeBron James for his cramps, but there's one problem -- they've complained about feeling bad too.
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June 6, 2014
The Spurs' fever dream 4th quarter
Despite the oppressive heat, San Antonio went bonkers in the final eight minutes to seal (or steal) a Game 1 victory. What sorcery is this?
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June 6, 2014
Everyone agrees AT&T Center was too hot last night
What happens when you turn off the air conditioning in an arena packed with Texans in the summer? People get a little hot and bothered.
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June 6, 2014
An insane game overshadowed by faulty A/C
The Spurs' impressive Game 1 victory was overshadowed by a faulty cooling system that forced LeBron James out of the game during crunch time. Let's all try to react rationally.
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June 6, 2014
LeBron cramps up, Spurs pull away
The air condition broke at the AT&T Center, leading to rising temperatures that overcame the Heat's superstar. LeBron James couldn't play in the fourth quarter because of cramps, allowing the Spurs to pull away.
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June 6, 2014
LeBron explains his cramps
James sat on the bench the final four minutes of the fourth quarter as the Spurs stormed back to take Game 1.
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June 6, 2014
No, LeBron shouldn't have played through cramps
If it were anyone else, there'd be more understanding for debilitating effects of very serious cramps in a sweltering environment. But because it's LeBron James, too many lose their minds.
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June 5, 2014
Spurs surge to 110-95 win after James cramps up
Broken air conditioning at the AT&T Center created extreme conditions on the floor, as LeBron James had to leave the game with cramps. The Spurs took advantage with a 31-9 fourth-quarter run to win.
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June 5, 2014
Cramping hits LeBron, again
The best player in the world exited Game 1 of the NBA Finals in the fourth quarter because of cramping.
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June 5, 2014
Tim Duncan even hits hook shots with warmups
Even the funny things Tim Duncan does are stoic and impressive.
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June 5, 2014
Dwyane Wade puts the Dream Shake on the Spurs
Miami's veteran shooting guard worked himself free with a classic ball fake in the first quarter on Thursday night.
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June 5, 2014
Gregg Popovich can stab you with his eyes
The Spurs head coach has come to haunt your dreams.
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June 5, 2014
Heat take on Spurs in San Antonio for Game 1
In a matchup for the ages, the Heat try to make a run at a three-peat while the Spurs try to go out on top.
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June 5, 2014
Previewing the NBA Finals
The Heat and Spurs staged a classic seven-game battle in last year's NBA Finals. What will they do for an encore?
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June 5, 2014
Good morning, the NBA Finals have arrived
That, Sterling and more in Thursday's NBA newsletter.
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June 3, 2014
How the Heat and Spurs returned to the Finals
It has been quite the trek for the Heat and Spurs since last year's epic seven-game NBA Finals series. We recap their seasons and what had to happen for each team to return to the brink of the promised land.