Game 1 criticism doesn’t faze James
Heat superstar knows he has a target on his back, but learned a long time ago to shut out those distractions.
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Game 1 criticism doesn’t faze James
Heat superstar knows he has a target on his back, but learned a long time ago to shut out those distractions.
Wilkins on Wittman: 'Wit couldn't dunk when he was a player'
Former Atlanta Hawks player Dominique Wilkins sits down with The Post's Scott Allen. He talks about his relationship with close friend and Wizards coach Randy Wittman, and even trash talks his dunking skills.
Three numbers for Trevor Booker
Booker started 45 games for the Wizards and, as a result, will draw a larger qualifying offer as a restricted free agent this summer.
Spurs shot lights out in fourth quarter
San Antonio shot 14 of 16 from the field and a perfect 6 of 6 from three-point range in the deciding quarter.
James gets “smoked out” in Game 1
The Spurs couldn’t slow down LeBron James but the four-time MVP eventually had to succumb to the humidity and his own well-built body.
Why James may have cramped up
Whether the muscle cramps were caused by dehydration or not is up for debate.
LeBron James cramps up, is trolled by just about everyone.
Four-time MVP and Miami couldn’t take the heat against the Spurs.
Heat gets to James, but not to Spurs
With Miami’s LeBron James out with cramps, San Antonio uses a 16-3 run for a 110-95 victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Bickerstaff gets lifetime NBA honor
Former Washington Bullets/Wizards Coach Bernie Bickerstaff received the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award.
Parker hoping to stay healthy
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker is hoping that his injured left ankle will be able to withstand the grind of a seven-game series against Miami.
Booker’s season in review
When Nene went down late in the season, the oft-injured Booker showed the potential and skills that made him a first-round pick in 2010.
Spurs will need to force LeBron James to work harder to get his points
San Antonio has been able to defend the top options from their playoff opponents over the last few playoff seasons
This towering NBA Finals sandwich should come with a food coma warning
Called “The 3 Pointer,” this behemoth of bread, meat, cheese and onion rings will be for sale at San Antonio’s AT&T Center.
Saunders back on bench in Minnesota
Flip Saunders will return to the sideline as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Spurs ball movement will be key against the Heat’s pressure defense
San Antonio will need to be more consistent with ball movement in this series against the Heat, starting with how they attack Chris Bosh on the pick and roll.
Randy Wittman is ready to tackle heightened expectations for Wizards
With his contract now done, Wittman is embracing the challenge of elevating the upstart Wizards toward their potential.
Man and machine agree: Spurs will win the NBA Finals
Miami and San Antonio each have their virtues for winning the NBA Finals, but all signs indicate the Spurs will emerge as champions.
Jason Collins becomes sports world confidant
In the last year, Brooklyn Nets player Jason Collins has gone from revealing his long-kept secret of being gay to having his portrait draped over the side of a D.C. Marriott in support of Capitol Pride week. Behind the scenes, he's also taken on a role as mentor and confidant for those in the sports world, who are not quite ready to come out.
Heat feel “slighted“
The Miami Heat are upset that the perception persists that they got lucky last season in defeating the San Antonio Spurs.
For Duncan and James, questions of legacy
Tim Duncan is seeking his fifth title with the Spurs while LeBron James is seeking his third straight with the Heat as NBA Finals get underway.
NBA’s road less traveled
In a league of disposable coaches, Wizards show refreshing loyalty by retaining Randy Wittman.
NBA Finals preview: Heat vs. Spurs
In just the 13th NBA Finals rematch, the Spurs will look to avenge last year’s crushing defeat at the hands of the Heat.
Three numbers for Otto Porter’s 2013-14 season
Of the 34 players selected third overall in the NBA Draft since 1980, Porter’s 2.1 points per game is the lowest ever.
Wittman, Wizards announce contract
With a contract to retain the coach done, the team will turn its attention to its free agents.
Real Madrid set to put roughly $120 million on the table to poach Liverpool’s Luis Suarez
The Uruguayan soccer star has stayed quiet about the rumors, choosing instead to concentrate on the World Cup.
Otto Porter season in review: Wizards rookie hopes to build on “learning year“
Though injuries and a backlog at small forward prevented No. 3 overall pick from cracking the rotation, Porter doesn’t view it as a lost season.
10-year-old Jaden Jones is still on track to become the next LeBron James
New video shows the kid’s still got more game than kids twice his age.
Marcin Gortat says it would be awesome if Wizards brought back Caron Butler
Gortat tweets that Washington should ‘get’ Tuff Juice, who will be a free agent for the third time in his career.
Donald Sterling says as Clippers sale proceeds: ‘It’s all good’
He will soon have two billion very good reasons to move on with his life.
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