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NBA Finals Game 1 Recap

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The Golden State Warriors blowout the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-91 to take the 1-0 lead. Kevin Durant had a game high 38 points 9 rebounds and 8 assist, shooting 53% from the field. Stephen Curry played outstanding finishing with 28 points 10 assist 6 rebounds, making 6 3-pointers LeBron James finished with 28 points 15 rebounds 8 assist, while Kevin Love grabbed a game high 21 rebounds game high with 15 points. Man... I wasn't expecting this. I was looking forward to a good game since the rest of the playoffs been such a drag. Half of me wants this to be a great series full of "scrappiness" and close games, but the other half of me know what time it is. And this Game 1 blowout is what time it is. The Warriors have been waiting on this moment since the day Kevin Durant signed. Golden State threw the best punches time after time after time. There were a few times, especially in the first half where the Cavs had life but Durant was too much. twincitiesbusinessradio.com ...

The Resurgence of Rajon Rondo

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At a time where “score first” point guards dominate the NBA, it’s hard to appreciate a floor general that only average 12.7 points a game. But when those 13 points come with stifling defense and 10 assist a game, Rajon Rondo may be playing his way back into elite status this season. With 4 triple-doubles in his last 9 games for a struggling Kings team, it will be hard to find another player in the league putting out as much effort on the court as Rondo is this season. Last year was a season of turmoil for the 4-time all-star as he started the season as a Boston Celtic under heavy trade speculation. The Celtics were rebuilding, which included drafting point guard Marcus Smart with their top-10 pick in the draft. Despite the rumors and the Celtics drafting his replacement, Rondo still managed to lead the NBA in assist while recording 7 double-doubles in the first 22 games of the season. After a 13 point, 15 assist, 7 rebound and 2 steal game against the Magic, Boston trade...

2015 NBA Player Power Rankings Vol. 2

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*averages from 1/8 to 1/15 Point Guards 1. Stephen Curry   GSW  27.3 points 8 assist 2.7 rebounds 2. John Wall   WAS  19.3 points 9.3 assist 2.5 rebounds Chris Paul 3. Chris Paul   LAC  21 points 10.7 assist 3.7 rebounds 4. Damian Lillard   POR  20.3 points 4.8 assist 2.8 rebounds 5. Kyle Lowry   TOR  17.8 points 9.5 assist 6.5 rebounds 2.0 steals Shooting Guards 1. James Harden   HOU 23 points 4 rebounds 8 assist 2.4 steals 2. Klay Thompson   GSW  18.3 points 4 rebounds 2 assist 3. Kobe Bryant   LAL  15.5 points 6 rebounds 12 assist 4. Dwayne Wade   MIA 14.7 points 5.3 rebounds 5.7 assist 5. Monta Ellis DAL 18.7 points 4 rebounds 5.3 assist 2 steals Monta Ellis Small Forwards 1. LeBron James CLE 34.5 points 6 rebounds 5 assist 2. Kevin Durant   OKC  28 points 7.5 rebounds 3.5 assist 3. Rudy Gay   SAC 16.3 p...