Steph Curry broke Ray Allen’s NBA Finals record with nine 3-pointers as the Warriors led wire-to-wire in an easy Game 2 win over the Cavs.
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Curry sets Finals 3s record, Warriors regain rhythm in Game 2
Steph Curry broke Ray Allen’s NBA Finals record with nine 3-pointers as the Warriors led wire-to-wire in an easy Game 2 win over the Cavs.
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Curry sets Finals 3s record, Warriors regain rhythm in Game 2
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he is “hopeful” guard Klay Thompson will play in Sunday’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals after his ankle improved overnight. Kerr also ruled out Andre Iguodala.
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Warriors’ Kerr ‘hopeful’ Thompson (ankle) plays
In revisiting his costly gaffe in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, JR Smith reversed course on his previous claim that he believed the game was tied at the end of regulation, conceding, “I can’t say I was sure of anything at that point.”
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Cavs’ Smith changes tune on Game 1 blunder
Ahead of a massive offseason, odds to win next year’s NBA title are out. Among the notables: the 76ers (with LeBron James?) are 7-2, and the Lakers (with Paul George?) are 20-1.
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Opening 2019 NBA title odds feel LeBron effect
Although he is listed as questionable for Game 2 of the NBA Finals with a left ankle sprain, Klay Thompson is “optimistic” he’ll suit up for the Warriors on Sunday. Andre Iguodala, who is nursing a left lateral leg contusion, is doubtful.
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Warriors’ Thompson questionable; Iggy doubtful
Warriors forward Draymond Green said he was pleased that Tristan Thompson wouldn’t be suspended following their scuffle late in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, saying, “I’d rather a guy not get suspended. … You know, that does nothing for us or for me.”
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Green ‘happy’ Thompson only fined, not banned
Who is the next college casualty turned draft steal? These players have potential to fit in the NBA much better than they did in college.
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Five potential draft steals who could break out in the NBA
Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson was fined $25,000 for failing to leave the court in a timely manner and shoving a ball into the face of the Warriors’ Draymond Green in Thursday night’s Game 1 of the NBA Finals after being ejected.
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Cavs’ Thompson fined $25K; flagrant reduced
Rasual Butler, who played in the NBA for 13 seasons, had drugs and alcohol in his system during the fatal car crash that killed him and his wife, former American Idol finalist Leah LaBelle.
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Rasual Butler autopsy reveals drugs, alcohol
The NBA determined that Warriors forward Draymond Green committed a lane violation and a foul that should have been called in the waning seconds of regulation in Game 1.
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NBA says Draymond fouled, had lane violation
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says there have been no discussions about changing the rules for Rookie of the Year, as debate continues over 2016 No. 1 pick Ben Simmons’ eligibility for the award.
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Silver won’t rewrite book on eligibility for rooks
Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will not be suspended for Game 2 of the NBA Finals after lingering on the court while he was not checked into the game when a scuffle broke out at the end of Game 1.
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No suspension coming for Cavaliers’ Love
The Cavaliers could be without two of their starters for Game 2 if the NBA decides to discipline Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson following an altercation in the final moments of Game 1.
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Cavs could face suspensions following scuffle
With 4.5 seconds remaining and the score tied in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, JR Smith inexplicably dribbled the clock out, much to the amusement of NBA players.
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NBA Twitter has a good laugh with JR Smith’s late-game blunder
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he has talked with the 76ers about their investigation of executive Bryan Colangelo’s Twitter activity. He wasn’t pleased to be talking about that before Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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Shadow of Colangelo probe on Finals irks Silver