Nba 2019-20
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NBA approves deal for a shortened 2020-21 season to begin at the end of the year
The December 22 start date means the NBA is able to retain its lucrative slate of televised Christmas Day fixtures.
AFP
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Data check: After LA Lakers’ record title, a list of the most successful NBA teams
Guiding the Los Angeles side to victory, LeBron James was adjudged the MVP for the NBA Finals for the fourth time.
Scroll Staff
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From embarrassment to NBA champions: How LA Lakers regained their pedestal after decade of doldrums
The Lakers had failed to reach the playoffs in six consecutive seasons that included three of the worst campaigns in the team’s history.
AFP
Trending
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‘Human rights violated in India’: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief tells G20 delegates
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A 152-year-old bazaar in Kolkata holds the history of Bengali mishti’s evolution
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A famous astrophysicist explains why it’s possible we live in a multiverse
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‘Against Hindu culture’: Bajrang Dal members allegedly stop women’s event in Karnataka
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Climate change is pushing tigers and leopards into snow leopard’s mountainous territory in Nepal
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NBA Finals: LeBron James guides LA Lakers to record-equaling 17th title, their first in a decade
James added another chapter to an epic career, delivering 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists as he captured his fourth NBA title.
AFP
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NBA Finals: Lakers hope for Davis boost for game six as Butler-inspired Heat look to level series
The Miami side have their work cut out as only one team has come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA title.
AFP
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NBA Finals: Jimmy Butler stars as Miami Heat keep title hopes alive with win over LA Lakers
The Los Angeles side still lead the seven-match finals series 3-2.
AFP
Video
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Watch: Flaming debris from space entering Earth’s atmosphere illuminates Northern California skies
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Watch: Baba Sehgal’s mashup of his hit ‘Aaja Meri Gaadi Mein Baith Jaa’ with Rihanna’s ‘Rude Boy’
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Watch: Delhi Capitals players dance after qualifying for WPL 2023 playoffs
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‘Total Banger’: Deepika Padukone’s introduction to ‘Naatu Naatu’ at the Oscars is now a remixed song
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Watch: Opposition MLAs in Maharashtra stage protest with damaged crops to demand relief for farmers
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NBA Finals: Lakers eye record-equalling 17th crown while Heat remain defiant
Only one team -- the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 -- has ever come back from a 3-1 NBA Finals deficit to win the title.
AFP
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NBA Finals: James, Davis put Lakers on brink as Miami downed
Humbled by Miami in game three on Sunday, James and the Lakers came roaring back in a hard-fought defensive battle.
AFP
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NBA Finals: The James-Davis show takes Los Angeles Lakers to second straight win over Miami Heat
Lakers are two wins away from their first NBA title since 2010 after 33 points from James and 32 from Davis proved to be too much for Heat.
AFP
The Reel
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Start the week with a film: See the world through a donkey’s eyes in ‘EO’
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‘Rocket Boys’ review: Fuel loss on the way to the Pokhran nuclear test
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‘Underworld Ka Kabzaa’ review: Deafness guaranteed along with a numb brain
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NBA Finals: Lakers return to championship series with a bang as they power past Heat in opener
Led by Anthony Davis and LeBron James, Lakers enjoyed a dominant start to their quest for a 17th championship after a 10-year absence from the finals.
AFP
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Basketball: Bam Adebayo came up with big-time plays as Heat scorch Celtics to reach the NBA Finals
When the finals start on Wednesday, they’ll be up against a Lakers team led by LeBron James
AFP
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NBA: Boston Celtics rally to beat Miami Heat and stay alive in Eastern Conference finals
Six Celtics players scored in double figures and Boston cut the deficit in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals to three games to two.
AFP
The Field
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Women’s World Boxing C’ships: Lovlina, Sakshi advance to quarterfinals, Preeti exits
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WPL 2023, MI vs DC blog: Capsey, Verma fire Delhi Capitals to top of the table with massive win
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IPL 2023, squad changes: Bracewell replaces Jacks at RCB, Magala in for Jamieson at CSK
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WPL 2023, GG vs UPW blog: Harris, McGrath power UP Warriorz into the playoffs
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IND v AUS: Rohit Sharma on India’s struggle against left-arm pace, Suryakumar Yadav’s form and more