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Chris Paul nemesis officiating crucial NBA Finals Game 6
Chris Paul's playoff kryptonite wears a whistle --- and he'll be right in the middle of Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
The missed call that nearly ruined the NBA Finals
If the Suns had prevailed in Game 4, the NBA Finals would been completely altered and the instant outrage would have spilled over for days.
Bucks even NBA Finals with thrilling comeback win
Khris Middleton drained a number of clutch buckets on the way to 40 points.
The ratings for the NBA Finals are shocking
Compared to the 2019 Finals between the Raptors and Warriors, the numbers are suffering.
Giannis in Michael Jordan company after insane performance
A hyperextended knee didn't stop Giannis Antetokounmpo from having one of the best quarters in NBA Finals history. The two-time MVP scored 20 of his playoff career-high 42 points in the...
NBA star has chance to be Knicks' Mark Messier
Someone is going to be the Knicks’ Mark Messier. It might happen in three years, or five years, or 10 years, or 30. So why not, Chris Paul?
ESPN’s $3 million offer to Maria Taylor may not let her finish NBA Finals
Taylor’s current contract expires in less than two weeks, on July 20, which is the date of a potential Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Rising star thriving in NBA Finals before hyped draft mates
Three years ago, Phoenix passed on both Luka Doncic and Trae Young to take Deandre Ayton with the top pick in the draft. But it's Ayton who is the first...
Maria Taylor really enjoyed introducing Rachel Nichols' replacement
Maria Taylor joyfully embraced ESPN reporter Malika Andrews in her NBA Finals sideline debut on Tuesday night amid major drama at the network. The "NBA Countdown" host was all smiles...
The part of Rachel Nichols-Maria Taylor ESPN feud that's angering NBA commissioner
Commissioner Adam Silver showed support for ESPN’s NBA personality Rachel Nichols in her feud with colleague Maria Taylor, saying the whole episode is “disheartening’’ and appearing angry the issue has...
This isn't first high-stakes matchup between Bucks-Suns
Fifty-two years ago, the Suns lost a crucial coin flip to the Bucks. They would like to exact their revenge in this year's NBA Finals.
Former Knicks favorite getting championship shot with Suns
Seven years after his unlikely Knicks debut, Galloway is not just still around but on center stage.
Giannis' injury status changes ahead of Game 1 of NBA Finals
There's a chance Giannis Antetokounmpo plays in Game 1.
The unusual circumstances surrounding this NBA Finals
Milwaukee hasn’t won an NBA title in a half-century. Phoenix hasn’t won one since … ever. No player on either roster has ever earned a ring, either. No matter who...
Suns star is writing one of the all-time great NBA stories
It’s been a season in which CP3 has made 36 look like 26.
Inside ex-Knick's journey to NBA Finals with Suns
It’s hard not to root for the former Pelicans head coach after persevering, getting another head-coaching job and leading the Suns to a 51-21 record in his second season.
Greek Freak's status hangs over NBA Finals
There is no more watched body part in sports right now than Giannis Antetokounmpo’s left knee.
ESPN star apologizes after video leak firestorm
Rachel Nichols apologized to ESPN colleague Maria Taylor on air Monday.
New Knicks villain vows his team will 'be back' after surprising run
The Hawks exit having left quite an impression -- not only on this postseason, but for the future.
ESPN host under fire for 'diversity' dig in secretly recorded video
Rachel Nichols expressed her displeasure that Maria Taylor was given NBA Finals hosting duties last year.