NBA PLAYOFFS - EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
Miami Heat (1) VS New York Knicks (2)
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Knicks scorched, lose series to Heat in 6
Lebron James had one of his best playoff series in his career scoring-wise
When Carmelo Anthony scored, Lebron James would score back. In one of the best playoffs and position match-ups, it was James and the Heat that came out victorious. James kept Anthony in check, forcing him to shoot just .404% from the field. Anthony also shot just 1-7 from 3PT land in Games 5 and 6. Though the Heat was without Dwyane Wade, 3rd option Chris Bosh stepped up for his absence. Raymond Felton and J.R. Smith tried their best to support Anthony, but the Heat are too hot for the Knicks. The Heat averaged 113.3pts against the Knicks, making the Knicks defense look silly.
Lebron James - 34.7ppg/7.3rpg/3.3apg/2spg/.597 FG%
Chris Bosh - 18.3ppg/7rpg
Carmelo Anthony - 29.7ppg/7.2rpg
J.R. Smith - 18.8ppg/4.2rpg
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NBA PLAYOFFS - WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
Oklahoma City Thunder (3) VS Houston Rockets (4)
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Thunder denied their former teammate James Harden and his Rockets a Finals appearance, winning Game 7
Kevin Durant came up big for the Thunder
James Harden, who was traded away from the Thunder, brought his new team all the way to the Conference Finals, where he faced his old team. This was one of the most hyped and anticipated match-up fans wanted to see. Obviously, nobody wanted to win this series more than Harden, as evident by his performance that helped force this series into 7 games. However, in the end, it was the Thunder who prevailed. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook both brought their A games, and when that happens, stopping them was virtually impossible.
Kevin Durant - 23.9ppg/8.4rpg/6.4apg
Russell Westbrook - 28ppg/4.7rpg/5.7apg
James Harden - 31.3ppg/5.3rpg/4.4apg/2.4spg
Chandler Parsons - 13.9ppg/5.3rpg