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NBA Finals: Why the Warriors need to take LeBron and the Cavs seriously
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The Warriors beat the Cavs in the 2 minutes LeBron James was on the bench
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How the Cavaliers Might Scrape Together a Win in the Finals - The New York Times
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NBA Finals: Cavs take 2-1 series lead with Game 3 win
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LeBron James Scores 40 Points vs. Warriors: Stats, Highlights and Reaction, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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The most important question of the 2017 NBA Finals: Who does LeBron James guard?
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LeBron James Just Carried His Cleveland Cavaliers to an Impossible Accomplishment
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Could LeBron's cookies be sweet inspiration for Warriors?
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J.R. Smith's Game 1 gaffe really did break LeBron James
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Warriors withstand James' 51 points to win NBA Finals Game 1
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Warriors vs. Cavs: What's at stake in these Finals?
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Finals Flip: Reversing the outcomes of the 2015 & 2016 NBA Finals - Golden State Of Mind