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Whenever the Heat have needed to win a game, LeBron James has played his best.

The Heat combated a late Thunder rally to get the road win.

The Thunder have all of the momentum heading into Game 2.

A campaign to root out corruption in China's soccer leagues and administrative institutions appears to be effective -- but for how long?

Kevin Durant is the NBA's newest superstar, and he is making a name for himself as the anti-LeBron James, the yin to his yang, the polar opposite of the man with Jordan skills who was supposed to save the league.

Students from a Japanese middle school who lost their basketball when it was swept away in the 2011 tsunami are miraculously playing with the ball again after it was returned since washing up on an Alaskan shoreline back in March.

The Thunder and the Heat tip off game two at 9 p.m. ET. The Thunder lead the series 1-0.

Assembled with the sole intention of winning NBA titles, the Miami Heat will return to the NBA Finals on Tuesday night when they face the Thunder in Oklahoma City.

It's finally here. Many predicted the NBA Finals match-up before the year even began, but now it's finally a reality: Starting at 9 p.m. EST tonight, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat will take on the Western Conference Champs in Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. To live stream the event, check out our solutions towards the bottom of the page.

The Celtics have lots of flexibility in the coming offseason. See who they might pursue.

Tipoff of the Boston Celtics-Miami Heat matchup in the decisive Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals is set for Saturday at 8:30 p.m. EDT. The series is tied at 3 games apiece.

The Knicks are in a position of some flexibility this off-season thanks to restricted free agents and a bumper crop of unattached guards.

5 Keys to the Miami Heat walking into Boston Garden and routing the Celtics in a pivotal Eastern Conference Finals Game 6.

With both the Lakers and Heat both looking to shake up their rosters, could L.A. and Miami work out a blockbuster trade?

Kevin Durant's recent success has raised the question of whether or not LeBron James is the NBA's top star.

Details of where to watch the San Antonio Spurs Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, plus five keys to game six of the Western Conference finals.

Twitter Reactions From Celebrities and Athletes to the Boston Celtics win over the Miami Heat's Win.

Where to watch live coverage of Miami Heat Vs. Boston Celtics in game five of the Eastern Conference finals, plus a full preview and prediction.

After looking like they couldn't be beaten, the Spurs dropped Games 3 and 4 to the Thunder. Oklahoma City tied up the Western Conference Finals at 2-2 after defeating San Antonio on Saturday night.

Chris Bosh could return to Game 5.

Game 4 wasn't lost by the Spurs, Oklahoma City simply knocked them over the heads and took the win. Here's how.