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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

NBA Wrap: The key to LeBron James' form, as Cleveland down the Oklahoma City Thunder

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THE new Cavs are fun to watch.

And they’re also proving to be a whole lot more effective than the veteran-ridden roster that included the likes of Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye, Derrick Rose and co.

The new additions in Jordan Clarkson, Larry Nance Jr. and Rodney Hood have added a level of athleticism and energy that Cleveland have been missing.

And George Hill is a genuine defensive presence in the point guard position.

But perhaps more importantly, LeBron James is visibly more engaged. http://bit.ly/2BWI5px

Pierce: KG's number will be retired in Boston

NBA on Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce believes Kevin Garnett's No. 5 will soon hang alongside Pierce's No. 34 in the rafters at TD Garden.
After Pierce's number was retired Sunday in Boston, the 10-time All-Star wondered if, in an era of players switching teams in free agency, it might be a while before Boston's next number retirement. Pierce later told ESPN that he believes Garnett is a slam-dunk to join him. http://es.pn/2o5rCpD

Races too close to call at NBA All-Star break

NBA on Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games The NBA will reach the All-Star break with conference races that are too close to call.

In fact, they could be closer than ever at the league's showcase event.

The Toronto Raptors take a one-game lead over Boston in the Eastern Conference into Wednesday, the last full night of play before a week off. In the West, the Golden State Warriors' lead is down to a half-game over the surging Houston Rockets, who have won nine in a row.

Unless those leads grow after those four teams play Wednesday, it will be the first time in NBA history that both conference leaders are ahead by one game or less at the All-Star break, according to the league.http://bit.ly/2F1V0oR