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

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

June 21, 2013 • 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.

Why The Immigration Fight Seems Like The NBA Finals

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Why The Immigration Fight Seems Like The NBA Finals

June 20, 2013 • Like the contest between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs, the effort to pass a comprehensive immigration bill in Congress is proving wildly unpredictable.

Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6

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Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6

June 19, 2013 • The Heat won in overtime on Wednesday night in what LeBron James called "the best game I've ever been a part of."

Ginobili Awakens, Leads Spurs To Game 5 Win

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Ginobili Awakens, Leads Spurs To Game 5 Win

June 17, 2013 • The 114-104 win against the Miami Heat put the San Antonio Spurs one win away from their fifth NBA title.

With Game 4 Win, Heat Even Championship Series Against Spurs

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With Game 4 Win, Heat Even Championship Series Against Spurs

June 14, 2013 • The game served as a dazzling display for Miami's Big Three, who had an offensive awakening. Game 5 is in San Antonio, before shifting to Miami for the home stretch.

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

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

June 12, 2013 • 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

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

June 10, 2013 • 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

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Spurs Beat The Heat In Game 1 Of NBA Finals

June 7, 2013 • 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.

3 Things You Need To Know About The NBA Finals

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3 Things You Need To Know About The NBA Finals

June 6, 2013 • As the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs face each other, here's a tip sheet. Their best-of-seven series starts Thursday night in Miami.

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Snap! Miami Heat's Streak Ends At 27

March 28, 2013 • The Los Angeles Lakers' 33-game run in 1971-72 still stands as the NBA record. There is a case to be made, though, that the game has changed a lot since then and that the Heat's streak deserves special attention.

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

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

June 12, 2012 • 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.

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Clang! 'Miami Herald' Runs Ad Congratulating NBA's Heat

June 13, 2011 • Only thing wrong: The Heat didn't win the championship. Instead, the underdog Dallas Mavericks bounced LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and company.

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

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

June 10, 2011 • 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.

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LeGone: James Picks Miami

July 8, 2010 • Two-time NBA MVP LeBron James tells a live TV audience that he will leave his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers to play for the Miami Heat. The decision by James, 25, ends one of the wildest spectacles of sports speculation in memory.