2019-20 NBA news and notes

[InThe313]

Well, I'm not surprised he was in high demand.  According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Doc Rivers reached an agreement on a deal to become the head coach of the 76ers.

[Cadeauxxx]

Bad pick by the Sixers. Vogel in LA won as many playoff series this year as Doc did in 7 years with the Clippers. Wonder if Philly will end up having a fire sale in the future when that ship goes down.

[InThe313]

There is no need for hyperbole to stress the importance of this game.  The Heat are playing the Lakers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.  The Lakers’ LeBron James and Anthony Davis had 59 points in Game 1.  The Heat’s Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragić are out.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  I do not like this.  The Lakers cruised 2-0 Finals lead with a 124-114 win over the Heat.  James has his first 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals and combined with Davis for 65 points and 23 rebounds.

[InThe313]

Let's see if this game will turn things around.  The Lakers are playing the Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.  The Lakers' LeBron James and Anthony Davis had 65 points in Game 2.  The Heat's Jimmy Butler had 25 points and 13 rebounds in Game 2.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  We're in for an exciting finish.  Butler has 32 points and the Heat are hanging tough with a 101-96 lead over the Lakers with 4:40 remaining in the fourth quarter.

UPDATE:  The series is getting more interesting.  The Heat got a crucial 115-104 win and trail the Lakers, 2-1.  Butler dropped a 40-point triple-double and Kelly Olynyk scored 17 points off the bench.  James and Davis combined for 18 turnovers.

[InThe313]

This game will be huge for the future of the series.  The Lakers are playing the Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals with a 2-1 lead.  The Heat’s Jimmy Butler had 40 points and a triple-double in Game 3.  The Lakers’ LeBron James has 27.7 PPG and 10.7 RPG in the series.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  This one will be a nail-biter.  The Lakers lead the Heat, 75-70, at the start of the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

UPDATE 2:  This is not good!  The Lakers took a 3-1 Finals by beating the Heat 102-96.  James and Anthony Davis 50 points with 34 coming in the second half.  Butler had 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.

[InThe313]

Hopefully, an epic comeback starts tonight.  Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers, who seek their 17th title in Minneapolis Lakers/Los Angeles Lakers history, is on now.  The Lakers can tie the Celtics for the most titles and LeBron James has 28 PPG and 11 RPG in the Finals.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  This one might come down to the wire.  The Heat lead the Lakers, 88-82, at the start of the fourth quarter, needing a win to force Game 6 and extend the NBA Finals.

UPDATE 2:  The season is not over yet!  The Heat’s Jimmy Butler delivered a legendary 111-108 Game 5 win over the Lakers by sinking the go-ahead free throws with 17 seconds left to cap a 35-point triple-double.  Game 6 will be on Sunday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

[InThe313]

I'm over here hoping for one more day of the NBA.  Game 6 of the NBA Finals is on as the Lakers look for a title and the Heat look to force Game 7.  The Lakers are 4-0 after a loss this postseason.  The Heat's Jimmy Butler has 29 PPG and 10 APG in the Finals.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  I absolutely hate this, but they deserved it and that was for Kobe and Gianna.  The Lakers won their 17th NBA championship in Minneapolis Lakers/Los Angeles Lakers history by beating the Heat, 106-93.  The Lakers tied the Celtics for the most titles won and LeBron James had his 28th playoff triple-double.

UPDATE 2:  The G.O.A.T. reigns supreme again.  James won his fourth Finals MVP, trailing only Hornets owner Michael Jordan's six for the most in NBA history.