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Ben Golliver: Ten paint monsters who ruled the rebound
Our understanding of elite rebounders has changed over the years, as the solid oak centers of the 1970s have evolved into the hyper-versatile big men of today. What hasn't changed are the ingredients...
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Ben Golliver: NBA playoff preview: Heat vs. Bucks
Bucks vs. Heat would qualify as a "David vs. Goliath" matchup -- except David tends to connect on only 40 percent of his stone throws while Goliath is actually a three-headed monster. In other words,...
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Ben Golliver: NBA playoffs: New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers preview
Of the four conference semifinals matchups, Knicks/Pacers is the one we've seen coming for the longest. Since at least December, the Eastern Conference has been split into two groups: "The Heat" and...
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Ben Golliver: San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies preview
The Grizzlies enter the Western Conference finals on -- no hyperbole -- the ride of the franchise's lifetime. Never before has the organization won as many games as they won this year -- 56 -- and...
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Ben Golliver: 2013-14 NBA Preview: Heat will run away with Southeast Division
SI.com is previewing every division ahead of the 2013-14 NBA season. We've already looked at the Central and Atlantic. Up next, the Southeast Division, where the two-time defending champions stand head...
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Ben Golliver: 2013-14 NBA Preview: Will Thunder reign in Northwest?
SI.com is previewing every division ahead of the 2013-14 NBA season. We've already looked at the Central, Atlantic, Southeast, Pacific and Southwest. Last but not least, the Northwest Division, where...
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Ben Golliver: NBA playoffs preview: Don't sleep on Rockets-Blazers
Matchup: No. 4 Houston Rockets (54-28) vs. No. 5 Portland Trail Blazers (54-28) Season Series: Rockets won 3-1 Efficiency Rankings: Houston (4th offense, 12th defense), Portland (5th offense, 16th...
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Ben Golliver: Spurs-Trail Blazers second-round preview
Matchup: No. 1 San Antonio Spurs (62-20) vs. No. 5 Portland Trail Blazers (54-28) Season series: Split 2-2 Efficiency rankings: San Antonio (6th offense, 4th defense); Portland (5th offense, 16th...
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Ben Golliver: NBA playoffs preview: Spurs vs. Thunder in Western Conference...
Matchup: No. 1 San Antonio Spurs (62-20) vs. No. 2 Oklahoma City Thunder (59-23)
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Ben Golliver: Spurs exploit Serge Ibaka's absence in Game 1 rout of Thunder
SAN ANTONIO -- The line between analysis and over-analysis is a thin one. It might have been tempting to go against the grain, to conclude that three straight days of saturated coverage concerning the...
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Ben Golliver: Driven by past failures, Spurs blow by Thunder again in Game 2
SAN ANTONIO -- With another lopsided victory in the books, the Spurs are beginning to look like they will power their way to the fifth title of the Tim Duncan era.
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Ben Golliver: Ibaka's return propels Oklahoma City past the Spurs in Game 3 romp
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Hyperbole is mighty hard to resist when processing the return of Serge Ibaka.
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Ben Golliver: Russell Westbrook dominates Spurs as Thunder coast in Game 4
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Russell Westbrook's game, like any force of nature, is best experienced from a healthy distance. Get too close, and his speed, instincts and power will disorient you before...
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Ben Golliver: Spurs continue home-court domination, blow out Thunder in Game 5
SAN ANTONIO -- A large snake was found in the visitors' locker room, Rodeo of the Year banners clog the rafters, the Coyote mascot has a gatling gun to shoot free t-shirts from, a man dressed as Jesus...
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Ben Golliver: Spurs eliminate Thunder in Game 6 to advance to NBA Finals
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Less than 10 minutes before Game 6 of the Western Conference finals tipped off, Tony Parker approached Gregg Popovich, telling his longtime coach that he was unable to play against the...
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Ben Golliver: 2014 NBA Finals: Legacies on the line in Heat-Spurs II
Matchup: West's No. 1 San Antonio Spurs (62-20) vs. East's No. 2 Miami Heat (54-28) Season series: Split 1-1 Season efficiency rankings: San Antonio (6th offense, 4th defense); Miami (7th offense, 5th...
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Ben Golliver: Spurs sweat out Game 1 thanks to LeBron's 'Cramp Game'
SAN ANTONIO -- The Spurs didn't have much of an answer for LeBron James all night, but their building was right there to bail them out in the clutch.
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Ben Golliver: Cramp-free and carefree, LeBron helps Heat even Finals
SAN ANTONIO -- LeBron James ended his Sunday much like he began it: trying to remain calm with three people surrounding him.
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Ben Golliver: Leonard, Spurs light up Heat in Game 3 rout
MIAMI ? What a counterpunch. The Spurs answered a superb showing from LeBron James on Sunday with team excellence in Game 3, blowing out the Heat 111-92. Eleven Spurs scored Tuesday, as San Antonio...
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Ben Golliver: Heat facing Finals demise after Spurs stun again
MIAMI -- Scattered boos began coming down in the first half, the lower bowl was mostly vacated by midway through the fourth quarter, the remaining fans wore panama hats and sullen faces, the public...
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