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There have been other recent Finals games that have reached a special place where you throw off the analyst hat, close the laptop, and just take it all in with a wide-eyed giddiness and a tension so profound it surprises you. A few that stand out: Bo...

Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesThis is what they'll be playing for on Wednesday night. There are so many storylines for Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Let's take a look at the ones that relate to the history of Game 7s in this round. Home-Court Advanta...

So much amazing is happening, and the Shootaround crew is here to help you keep track of it all. You'll find takes on moments you might've missed from the previous night, along with ones you will remember forever. 10 Thoughts Written Less Than a M...

• ESPN's Dan Le Batard dishes on the Heat's comeback against the Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, LeBron James, Gregg Popovich, Manu Ginobili, his expectations for Game 7 and more. Le Batard • ESPN NBA analyst Jon Barry talks about Sp...

Steve Mitchell/USA TODAY Sports Tim Duncan (left) started out hot in Game 6, but LeBron James turned up the Heat in the fourth quarter and overtime to force a Game 7 on Thursday in Miami.The Miami Heat staved off elimination with a thrilling 103-100...

The Spurs were less than a minute away from a title, but now they're forced to regroup for a Game 7.

LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force OT and the Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

AP Photo/Lynne SladkyLeBron James is averaging 31.5 points per game in games in which his team faced playoff elimination Historical storylines abound going into Tuesday's Game 6. Can the San Antonio Spurs continue their road closeout dominance? Will...

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images In all four Finals series of his career, LeBron James hasn't been his best. Is his body failing him? It may have been the defining moment of Game 5, maybe of the 2013 NBA Finals. With about 6:20 left in the third quar...

Every now and then, we will attempt to write the worst sports column on earth. Today: Let's talk about LeBron James and the NBA Finals and history. Rudy Tomjanovich was sweaty. His voice was hoarse, and his bones were tired. It had been a long, to...

ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler talks about his expectations for Game 6 of the NBA Finals, LeBron James' mindset, the Spurs' mentality, the Heat's future and more. Legler ESPN MLB analyst Curt Schilling shares his thoughts on Matt Harvey, Zack Wheeler,...

When it comes to losing, Phil Mickelson and LeBron James are treated much differently, J.A. Adande writes.

Is this the end of the Heat's magical season? Their defense will be the deciding factor of Game 6.

With some pluck and a Ray of hope, Miami forced Game 7

Where do the Heat's and the Spurs' Big Threes rank among the best trios? Tom Haberstroh counts 'em down.

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The Mavericks' big-fish recruiting pitch includes essentially offering an assistant GM job and a squeaky-clean salary-cap picture for next summer. We'll see whether Chris Paul or Dwight Howard bite as they weigh the opportunity in Dallas against o...