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International Business Times
| 11 months ago
Articles Despite historic efforts by the team's star players, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, the Thunder couldn't pull off a single victory in South Beach and the Heat swept the last three games of the series in Miami to finally deliver James...
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PRWeb
| 11 months ago
GreenBeanBuddy.com commented that the NBA finals was more like a competition between OKS'c big three and Miami's triad. June 23, 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder lost the NBA championship to Miami Heat. And according to a post from espn.com, the...
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New York Post
| 11 months ago
June 22, 2012 King James and his Miami Heat were ratings royalty for ABC. The network notched the best NBA Finals numbers in eight years for a five-game series with Miami's 121-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night.
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Taiwan News
| 11 months ago
Even after losing in the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder returned home to a heroes' welcome. Thousands of fans gathered in an impromptu celebration in a grass field near Will Rogers World Airport on Friday, cheering as players took turns at the...
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Big News Network
| 11 months ago
It took around two years, but Thursday night after a completely dominating performance by the Miami Heat, LeBron James and the rest of the Big Three finally won the NBA Championship with a dominating 120-104 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. It...
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The Guardian
| 11 months ago
LeBron James leads Miami Heat to NBA championship video Miami Heat superstar LeBron James says his dream has become reality as the Florida team wins 121-106 over Oklahoma City Thunder in Finals Game 5 to claim the NBA championship...Three-times NBA...
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KION
| 11 months ago
A fire ripped through a home in Santa Cruz early Friday morning, spreading to a nearby structure. The fire happened in a neighborhood, at the intersection of Chilverton and Poplar A fire ripped through a home in Santa Cruz early Friday morning,...
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CNN
| 11 months ago
The forward, whose search for a championship ring sent him to the Heat from his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers two seasons ago, played a huge role in Thursday's win with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists. A triple-double, as well as strong...
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The independent
| 11 months ago
This is a dream come true for me, I've been through a lot the last two years but this is definitely the way that it pays off. "Losing in the finals last year put me back in place. It humbled me a lot and I was able to go back to the basics. "I just...
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Voice of America
| 11 months ago
The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade holds the the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy and LeBron James holds his most valuable player trophy after Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Miami, June 22, 2012. VOA...
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Big News Network
| 11 months ago
LeBron James has found it all since taking his talents to South Beach two summers ago. Add NBA champion to the list. "Happiest day of my life," he said. James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists Thursday, leading the Miami Heat in a 121-106...
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Reuters
| 11 months ago
Topics Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0), Kendrick Perkins (5) and Kevin Durant pause during a time out against the Miami Heat during Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals in Miami, Florida, June 21, 2012. Oklahoma City battled the Miami...
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International Business Times
| 11 months ago
After years of debate and conversation, LeBron James silenced many detractors and earned his first NBA title, as the Miami Heat blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, 121-106. Share This Story James...
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The Bellingham Herald
| 11 months ago
The Sports Network LeBron James wasn't the only star on the floor at American Airlines Arena, but he was the biggest. Take it from the other team's best player. "I'm not one for giving guys credit during the series, but it's over," said Kevin Durant.
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Las Vegas Review-Journal / Sun
| 11 months ago
LeBron James made the right call coming to Miami...James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, and got the kind of help that was worth leaving home for, leading the Heat in a 121-106 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night to win the...
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Turks and Caicos Free Press
| 11 months ago
Content NBA Finals MVP LeBron James of NBA Finals MVP LeBron James of Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat celebrates The Miami Heat clinched their second NBA title by routing Oklahoma City 121-106 thanks to a balanced offensive attack and 26 points, 13...
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation
| 11 months ago
It was the first NBA title for Miami since the 2005/2006 season, when the team beat the Dallas Mavericks four games to two. James delivered when it counted, with 26 points, 13 points and 11 rebounds for the game. He was named the NBA Finals Most...
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NBA
| 11 months ago
James finished with 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds in Game 5 of the title series Thursday night, leading the Miami Heat to a 121-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Miami won the second title in franchise history, and James won for the...
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The Dish Rag
| 11 months ago
After seven years of carrying his team in Cleveland and never earning an NBA championship, LeBron James finally has his ring. He and fellow Miami Heat stars, including Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh , beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the 2012...
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News Press
| 11 months ago
The Miami Heat lived for the past two seasons in a high-pressure stratosphere of extreme internal and external expectations...The Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 in Game 5, winning the 2011-12 NBA championship, the franchises' first...
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The Gazette
| 11 months ago
LeBron James is a world champion, and the Miami Heat have climbed to the top of NBA. James capped his title bid with 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, Chris Bosh added 23 points, Dwyane Wade scored 20 points and the Heat finished off the...
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ESPN
| 11 months ago
Behind yet another stellar effort from the regular season's most valuable player, the Miami Heat routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals as LeBron James won his first championship. James, whose "I'll be taking my talents...
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International Herald Tribune
| 11 months ago
The Miami Heat used a 19-4 run in the second quarter to power their way to a 59-49 halftime lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder and put themselves in position to claim the National Basketball Association title on Thursday. Needing one more win to...
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Epoch Times
| 11 months ago
June 21, 2012 Three-time MVP LeBron James, who missed some time at the end of NBA Playoff Game 4 due to leg cramps, plans to play in Game 5, according to an interview on the NBA's website. I feel a lot better than I did last night, said James who...
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Sun Sentinel
| 11 months ago
He's been dominant on, I would say, both ends of the court, and he's controlled the series with the ball in his hands. "He's been in full control of what happens on the court, whether it's scoring, whether it's assists, ability, and then he's...
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The Orange County Register
| 11 months ago
Westbrook gave an ill-advised foul with 13 seconds left after a jump ball in the Miami Heat's 104-98 victory Tuesday.
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International Business Times
| 11 months ago
LeBron James stands poised on the threshold of silencing many of his critics. His Miami Heat lead the NBA Finals 3-1 with one remaining home game to give him his first NBA Title. When James jumped from high school straight to the NBA, many predicted...
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The Bellingham Herald
| 11 months ago
The Sports Network LeBron James is closer than he's ever been before. The Miami Heat superstar is just 48 minutes away from the championship he has spent nine years chasing, and he and his teammates will try to get it done Thursday in South Florida...
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San Diego Union-Tribune
| 11 months ago
04 p.m., June 20, 2012 Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra listens to a question during a basketball news conference, Wednesday, June 20, 2012, in Miami. The Heat host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday in Game 5 of the NBA finals. (AP Photo/Alan...
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International Business Times
| 11 months ago
The NBA Finals remain on track to be the highest-rated Finals since 2004 after posting huge numbers for Tuesday night's Game 4. Game 4 between the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder registered a 12.4 overnight TV ratings, which is up 12 percent...
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International Business Times
| 11 months ago
Articles However, as impressive as the Heat have been playing, it's still not safe to count the Thunder out just yet. Here are five reasons why the Thunder still have a chance to win this series: 1. Kevin Durant Follow us Must Read Sponsorship Link...
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San Diego Union-Tribune
| 11 months ago
52 a.m., June 20, 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots against Miami Heat power forward Udonis Haslem (40) and small forward James Jones during the second half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Tuesday,...
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Reuters
| 11 months ago
Topics Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (R) shoots in the second half against the Miami Heat during Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals in Miami, Florida, June 19, 2012. Russell Westbrook shone for the Oklahoma City Thunder for almost...
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India Abroad
| 11 months ago
The Miami [ Images ] Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-98 on Tuesday to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals and move within one victory of claiming the National Basketball Association title. LeBron James, after going to the bench late in the...
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Reuters
| 11 months ago
Topics Miami Heat forward LeBron James is helped by teammates and trainers after being injured in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals in Miami, Florida, June 19, 2012. A case of leg cramps...
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France24
| 11 months ago
Miami Heat's LeBron James (L) and Oklahoma City Thunder's James Harden during game four of their 2012 NBA Finals on June 19. The Heat rallied to beat Thunder 104-98 to move within one victory of the NBA title. Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant...
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KSBY
| 11 months ago
LeBron James and the Miami Heat are one win away from an NBA championship. James had 26 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds before dealing with leg cramps late, Dwyane Wade scored 25 and the Heat rallied from 17 points down to beat the Oklahoma City...
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Miami Herald
| 11 months ago
The memory of last season's collapse in the fourth quarter of Game 4 against the Mavericks served as a source of constant motivation for the Heat for an entire year. On Tuesday at AmericanAirlines Arena, LeBron James and the Heat finally exorcised...
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Examiner
| 11 months ago
Reuters Miami Heat forward LeBron James hugs guard Mario Chalmers (15) after the Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals With one more victory, all the doubts end...For Pat Riley's Big Three vision during 2010...
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Miami Herald
| 11 months ago
Thunder Russell Westbrook Late-game blunder mars terrific performance from Thunder's Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook put on a magnificent offensive show, but his gaffe in the game's closing seconds was costly for the Thunder. The most maligned...
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International Business Times
| 11 months ago
LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Mario Chalmers combined to score 76 points as the Miami Heat held off the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four in Miami on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals, 104-98. Share This Story Oklahoma City...
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International Herald Tribune
| 11 months ago
Smith Russell Westbrook, dunking as the Heat's LeBron James watches, had 43 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in Oklahoma City's loss. Lynne Sladky/Associated Press The Miami Heat's LeBron James being carried from the floor after falling in the second...
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NY Daily News
| 11 months ago
LeBron James is one step away from that elusive first championship but there is no guarantee he'll be healthy enough to take another step for the rest of the series. LeBron injured his right leg in the fourth quarter of Miami's dramatic 104-98 over...
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Baltimore Sun
| 11 months ago
In an implausible sequence spanning only a few minutes, LeBron James went from being carried off the court to carrying his team. And now the Miami Heat finds itself one victory from hoisting a championship trophy. Shrugging off a leg injury that...
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Ledger-Enquirer
| 11 months ago
They watched LeBron James get carried off the court in the fourth quarter, and took the lead shortly after he departed. Somehow, it still wasn't enough for the Oklahoma City Thunder. And their hopes in these NBA Finals took a massive hit on Tuesday...
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Sun Sentinel
| 11 months ago
With Tuesday night's 104-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder , the Heat moved to a 3-1 series lead, on a night James fell one rebound shy of his eighth career triple-double, with 26 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds. Every one of those...
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International Herald Tribune
| 11 months ago
The Oklahoma City Thunder raced out to a big first-quarter lead and then withstood a fierce Miami Heat comeback to hold a 49-46 lead at halftime of Tuesday's Game Four in the NBA Finals. The Thunder, who suffered from cold starts in the first three...
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Inquirer.net
| 11 months ago
The Heat play the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals on Tuesday. LeBron James fired back at Serge Ibaka, calling him stupid after the Oklahoma City forward said people were giving James too much credit in the NBA finals for...
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International Business Times
| 11 months ago
Articles LeBron James, who arguably needs this championship more than any other player, has put up big numbers throughout this series. He's averaging 30.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and four assists per game. "I'm focused and determined to bring another...
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University Daily Kansan
| 11 months ago
The Oklahoma City Thunder has gained popularity among students because of proximity. The Thunder is currently playing in the NBA finals against the Miami Heat after beating the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs...
