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The Los Angeles Lakers battle the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA season restart opener.

NBA Season Restart Preview: Lakers battle Clippers in potential Conference Final matchup

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter July 30, 2020

After a four-plus month break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2019-2020 NBA season will officially restart this Thursday. A 22-team league that will resume actions in Orlando, Florida, in the “bubble” and following strict health protocols to keep...

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Here's how Cleveland beats Golden State in the NBA Finals

Here’s how Cleveland beats Golden State in the NBA Finals

Isaiah Ramirez, Contributor May 31, 2018

For the fourth year in a row it will be the Golden State Warriors taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA championship, but the road to get here was quite different for both teams coming into the title game. Both the Warriors and the Cavaliers are...

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The Finals matchup everyone waited for

The Finals matchup everyone waited for

Mike Flores, Sports Editor May 26, 2017

One day I’m going to be telling my future kids about one of the most epic rivalries in all of sports, the Golden State Warriors versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams are just days away from matching up in the NBA Finals for a record third year...

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Crown the King: third time is the charm for LeBron

Crown the King: third time is the charm for LeBron

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor June 20, 2016

When the clock struck zero, LeBron James did something he had never done before after winning a NBA Championship—he broke down in tears. Everyone said he could not succeed this season at Cleveland, he was on the decline. No one thought the Cavs could...

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Winning should not equal MVP

Winning should not equal MVP

Javier Cortez, Contributor June 23, 2015

Every sports fan who intently watched the 2015 NBA Finals should have learned something that goes virtually unnoticed in sports. That is, winning is not always the best indicator as to who the best player really is. People who watch sports tend to have...

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Three Keys to the 2015 NBA Finals

Three Keys to the 2015 NBA Finals

Javier Cortez, Contributor June 4, 2015

The 2015 NBA Finals are upon us and it brings into focus the league’s best player in LeBron James and the league’s best team in the Golden State Warriors. This small market vs small market matchup has had more than a week of hype, but now the talking...

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There's no I in team

There’s no I in team

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor June 18, 2014

Only a few can say they predicted an outcome with such disparity. The San Antonio Spurs obliterated the two-time defending champion Miami Heat in five games to win their fifth NBA championship in franchise history. It was supposed to be another classic...

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A Rematch for the Ages!

A Rematch for the Ages!

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor June 1, 2014

There were trials and tribulations, but at the end of the day, veteran savvy and on-court maturity proved to be key, as the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat will once again meet in the NBA Finals. At times it looked like both teams were off the path...

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The Usual Suspects

The Usual Suspects

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor May 17, 2014

To no surprise, the Thunder, Spurs, Heat and Pacers are back in their respective conference finals. At times in the last month, it looked like there would be a few upsets and teams on the rise, but all in all the early season favorites are still here. Looking...

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