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Two-inches spark NBA Finals conspiracy

A bizarre drama ahead of game three of the NBA Finals has sparked online conspiracy theories in the first game of the series in Boston.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 08: Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors argue in the second quarter during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Celtics crush Warriors as Draymond fouls out

Boston regained the lead in a topsy-turvy NBA Finals series, shrugging off an aggressive Draymond Green to topple the Warriors.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives against Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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‘Are you kidding?’: Warriors destroy Boston

The NBA Finals series is locked up at 1-1 after the Golden State Warriors secured a comprehensive victory in San Francisco on Monday.

Stephen A. Smith and Michael Jordan.

US star slammed for Michael Jordan claim

NBA pundit Stephen A. Smith is copping a tsunami of backlash after claiming that Michael Jordan changed basketball for the worse.

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Chris Paul has revealed what happened the night coronavirus shut down the NBA.

NBA star relives night coronavirus hit the league

Barely over a month ago, Chris Paul was preparing to play his 1,013th game in the NBA; then the game was cancelled and the league suspended. Paul reveals what happened next.

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10 Jun 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls speaks reporters during a practice before a playoff game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Jordan ready for documentary backlash

It’s the documentary the basketball world has been waiting for, but Michael Jordan knows people will think he’s a “horrible guy”.

26/05/1998 PIRATE: 26/05/1998 PIRATE: 25May98- Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan walks off the court after he missed Chicago's final shot against the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals in Indianapolis. The Pacers won 96-94 to even the series at two games apiece. (AP).p/r /basketball

Michael Jordan’s inner ‘tyrant’ laid bare

In order to become the best player of all-time, NBA legend Michael Jordan was willing to be perceived as the worst teammate.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves hugs his parents, Karl and Jackie Towns after winning the game against the Denver Nuggets of the game on April 11, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

NBA world rocked by tragic virus death

The NBA community is united in its grief as an outpouring of emotion followed the news Karl-Anthony Towns’ mum had died of coronavirus.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 04, 2019 Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert looks at the fans in the stands during an NAB game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Salt Lake City, Utah. - The NBA will suspend play starting on Thursday after a Utah Jazz player preliminarily tested positive for the new coronavirus, the league said March 11, 2020. The test result was reported shortly before Utah's game against the Thunder in Oklahoma City was to begin, and that game was abruptly postponed. The NBA did not name the player who had tested positive, but several US media outlets reported it was French defensive standout Rudy Gobert, who was listed first as questionable for the game and then as out with illness. (Photo by GEORGE FREY / AFP)

Virus villain responds to split rumours

The NBA’s coronavirus patient zero has made a startling admission on his relationship breakdown — as a report revealed a dramatic twist in the feud.

Chauncey Billups took down Trae Young. Credit: @espn, Twitter

Internet shreds ‘garbage’ virus response

The NBA has served up one of the most clueless, moronic season shutdown offerings seen this year — and the sport world has torn the game to shreds.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz argues a call in front of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on October 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Aussie roasts NBA’s ‘patient zero’ feud

Aussie NBA star Joe Ingles has brought some lightness to the rumoured feud between two of his high profile teammates.

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Is LeBron changing tune on playing without fans?

Is LeBron changing tune on playing without fans?

When the NBA suspended its season last month, LeBron James said: ‘I ain’t playing if I ain’t got the fans in the crowd’. With the league’s shutdown entering a second month, has he modified his stance?

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ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 27: Josh Green #0 of IMG Academy in Florida dunks during the 2019 McDonald's High School Boys All-American Game on March 27, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Scott Cunningham/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Green swells Aussie influence on NBA Draft

Rising Aussie star Josh Green has confirmed he plans to turn professional after joining the likes of LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton in entering the 2020 NBA Draft in June.

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ATLANTA - FEBRUARY 9: Michael Jordan #23 of the Eastern Conference All Stars talks with Kobe Bryant #8 of the Western Conference All Stars during the 2003 NBA All-Star Game at the Phillips Arena on February 9, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia. The West won 155-145 in the first double-overtime All-Star game. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images)

Michael Jordan dream became a nightmare

There’s a reason they say never meet your heroes, as one NBA star found out when he landed on the same team as Michael Jordan.

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