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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, snubbed in voting for this season’s NBA Most Valuable Player award, was named Sunday as winner of the NBA Citizenship Award for community service. The prize, voted upon by a media panel, is open to NBA players, coaches or trainers for their off-court work. James, a four-time NBA MVP, has improved educational opportunities for more than 1,100 at-risk and disadvantaged youth in his hometown […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers powered into the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday, downing the Toronto Raptors 109-102 to complete a four-game sweep of their playoff series. LeBron James scored 35 points with nine rebounds and six assists as the Cavaliers subdued the desperate Raptors to remain unbeaten in eight games in these playoffs. They’re the first team to win eight games in a row over consecutive post-season runs. […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — LeBron James scored 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Monday, leading the reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers over Toronto 116-105 in the opener of their second-round playoff series. Kyrie Irving added 24 points and 10 assists while Kevin Love had 18 points and nine rebounds as the Cavaliers seized the edge in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference matchup with game two set for Wednesday. The Cleveland-Toronto winner next faces Washington […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James led a fourth-quarter assault as the Cleveland Cavaliers set a playoff record by storming back from a 25-point halftime deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 119-114 on Thursday. James tallied 41 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for the Cavaliers who seized a 3-0 lead in the best of seven Eastern Conference first-round series. James passed Kobe Bryant for number three on the league’s career playoff scoring […]
LOS ANGELES,United States (AFP) — Kyrie Irving scored 37 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a fierce late fightback from the Indiana Pacers to hold on for a 117-111 victory and take a 2-0 series lead in their Eastern Conference playoff duel on Monday. The reigning NBA champions appeared to be cruising to a comfortable win after opening up an 18-point lead at the end of the third quarter in front of their home fans […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James paid tribute to Isaiah Thomas on Monday, offering his condolences to the grieving Boston Celtics star following the death of his sister in a car crash at the weekend. Thomas fought through tears to score 33 points in Boston’s opening playoff defeat to Chicago on Sunday, just a day after his sister Chyna’s death. Speaking during Cleveland’s shootaround ahead of their Game 2 against Indiana on Monday, […]
by Rob Woollard Agence France Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James believes the Cleveland Cavaliers are ready to defend their NBA crown as the postseason gets under way this weekend with the Golden State Warriors desperate to reclaim their throne. The Cavaliers stumbled into the playoffs after an erratic finale to the regular season which saw them pipped for the number one ranking in the Eastern Conference by the Boston Celtics. But […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James will not play in Cleveland’s final regular season game against the Toronto Raptors, the team confirmed on Tuesday. James, who missed the Cavaliers’ defeat to Miami on Monday after suffering a calf strain, will sit out Wednesday’s clash with the Raptors, general manager David Griffin said. James’ absence comes with Cleveland battling to regain the number one ranking in the Eastern Conference. The reigning NBA Finals champions […]
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — The Miami Heat kept their NBA playoff hopes alive Monday with a 124-121 overtime victory over Cleveland that dropped the reigning NBA champion Cavaliers to second in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs, locked in a duel with the Boston Celtics for the top seed in the East, nevertheless rested stars LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in Miami. They suffered their second overtime defeat in as many days, having squandered a […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James scored a 40-point triple-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed on the heels of Eastern Conference leaders Boston with a 135-130 double overtime win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. James finished with 41 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists for his 11th triple-double of the season and the 53rd of his career in a crucial win for the Cavaliers in Cleveland. Pacers star Paul George led the […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James scored 34 points as the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers brought their miserable March to a close with a 122-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Kyrie Irving scored 24 points while Kevin Love added 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who still trail the Boston Celtics for first place in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers had lost three straight and five of their prior seven games, […]
CHICAGO, United States (AFP) — LeBron James says the reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers are “in a bad spot” after losing their third consecutive game, falling 99-93 Thursday at Chicago. The Bulls completed a 4-0 regular-season sweep of Cleveland, boosting their chances of reaching the playoffs and dropping the Cavaliers (47-27) behind Boston (48-27) at the top of the Eastern Conference. “We’re in a bad spot right now,” James said. “Not disappointed with the effort. […]
