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Lebron James Leads Heat To Back-To-Back NBA Titles

Dwyane Wade, left, and LeBron James celebrate after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 in Game Seven of the 2013 NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images hide caption

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Lebron James Leads Heat To Back-To-Back NBA Titles

After a heart-pounding, seven-game series that vacillated between teams, the Miami Heat prevailed over the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 on Thursday. James earned the NBA Finals MVP for a second year in a row.

Spurs Blow Out The Heat, Take 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals

The San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (left) congratulates teammate Gary Neal on his three-pointer during Tuesday night's game. Al Diaz / Miami Herald/MCT / Landov hide caption

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Spurs Blow Out The Heat, Take 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals

On the way to a 113-77 victory, San Antonio hit an NBA Finals record 16 shots from 3-point range. But Spurs point guard Tony Parker is nursing a hamstring injury. If he can't play, San Antonio could be in trouble.

After Igniting In 2nd Half, Heat Easily Beat Spurs In Game 2

Oh no you don't: The Miami Heat's LeBron James (right) rejects a slam dunk attempt by the San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter during Sunday night's game in Miami. Mike Segar /Reuters /Landov hide caption

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After Igniting In 2nd Half, Heat Easily Beat Spurs In Game 2

The NBA finals are now even. Game three of the best-of-seven series between Miami and San Antonio is set for Tuesday night. As for Sunday's game, there's video of a fourth-quarter highlight: LeBron James' rejection of a slam dunk attempt by the Spurs' Tiago Splitter.

From 'Morning Edition': NPR's Tom Goldman reports on Game 2 of the NBA finals

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Spurs Beat The Heat In Game 1 Of NBA Finals

Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs during Thursday night's first game of the NBA finals in Miami. The Spurs beat the Miami Heat, 92-88. Mike Segar /Reuters /Landov hide caption

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Spurs Beat The Heat In Game 1 Of NBA Finals

The Miami Heat won't be sweeping the San Antonio Spurs, as many analysts predicted. In fact, the Heat's path to the championship just got more difficult. After Sunday's game in Miami, the series goes to San Antonio for (if necessary) three straight games.

Five Keys To The NBA's Elemental Finals: Thunder Vs. Heat

The Miami Heat's LeBron James and Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder (shown during an April game) will match up again tonight in the first game of the NBA Finals. J Pat Carter/AP hide caption

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Five Keys To The NBA's Elemental Finals: Thunder Vs. Heat

It sounds like a battle between graphic-novel superheroes, but the NBA's championship matchup, which starts tonight, pits two teams that couldn't be more different against each other. Starting with the marquee tilt, LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant, here's a look at five stellar storylines.

Will The Mavs Beat The Heat? Dallas Takes 3-2 Lead In NBA Finals

Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by Joel Anthony of the Miami Heat during Game 5 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Center in Dallas on Thursday (June 9, 2011). Mark Ralston /AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Will The Mavs Beat The Heat? Dallas Takes 3-2 Lead In NBA Finals

Led by Dirk Nowitzki, the underdog team from Dallas could win the NBA title Sunday night against the superstar-driven and heavily favored Miami team, which boasts the talents of LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh.

Steve Inskeep and Tom Goldman on the NBA finals

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