James Wears Critics Down in NBA Finals: A Fan's Analysis The Philadelphia 76ers came very close to standing in LeBron James and the Miami Heat's way in the Eastern Conference Finals. But even Sixers fans like myself knew that if they faced the Heat, they would have long odds to win even one or two games. Yet a lot of NBA fans would have rooted for the Sixers because they faced the hated Heat and James - like they've rooted for all Miami opponents ... James Latest Non-Philadelphian to End Title Drought: A Fan's Take The Philadelphia 76ers have been waiting almost 30 years to prevail in the NBA Finals. But Sixers fans like myself are enduring the second-shortest title drought in Philadelphia, behind the Flyers and the Eagles. Yet while Philadelphia is still enduring some long stretches without a championship, others outside of the city are finally getting lucky - with LeBron James the latest to do so. NBA Finals Capsules: A short title series, and perhaps a lengthy rivalry MIAMI (AP) — Workout partners, NBA Finals foes, and in a few weeks, Olympic teammates. LeBron James and Kevin Durant were together from the delayed start to the quick finish of this shortened NBA season, sharing a lengthy embrace moments after James' championship chase was finally complete. ESPN's live-streamed NBA Finals averaged 330k viewers If you look at the NBA Finals viewership by comparing TV and digital, the temptation might be a shrug. But in the context of a live event airing during prime time, it's not shabby -- and it shows why ESPN ... Thunder, NBA Finals Closed Out Sooner Than They Should Have Been: A Fan's Outlook The Philadelphia 76ers played 13 out of 14 potential games in the NBA playoffs, with the Boston Celtics playing 20 out of a possible 21. Sixers fans like myself endured a rather long and often painful rollercoaster ride in the postseason, to say nothing of the Celtics - but it yielded long and thrilling battles for the rest of the country. A short NBA Finals, and perhaps a lengthy rivalry MIAMI Workout partners, NBA Finals foes, and in a few weeks, Olympic teammates. NBA Finals: Heat bury Thunder, LeBron wins first title MIAMI — The decision is final: LeBron James made the right call coming to Miami. Wooley's Weekly Winners 6-22-12 Every week that I bring you my weekly winner list I try to diversify it by not picking a winner from the same league, but since the NBA Finals wrapped up this week I think it would be fitting to pick all from the NBA. NBA Finals 2012: Thunder and Heat Poised to Clash in Finals for Years to Come The 2012 NBA Finals gave us a taste of a championship rivalry that we are sure to witness for years to come. The Miami Heat may have outclassed the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games this June, but the competition between the two teams will only get better as both franchises improve and continue to gain invaluable title experience. Both teams' superstars are young enough to win multiple ... Heat complete championship run MIAMI -- Workout partners, NBA Finals foes, and in a few weeks, Olympic teammates.
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