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Video: LeBron’s MSG Response
Video: LeBron’s MSG Response
by Marcel Mutoni The question on most people’s minds last night was, How would LeBron James perform at the Garden two nights after Kobe came through and wrecked shop? When asked, Bryant guessed that James would put up a quadruple double. Not quite, but this ain’t nothing to ...
Which was better: LBJ's or Kobe's MSG performance?
Which was better: LBJ's or Kobe's MSG performance?
asternwarning.com — Includes video of both performances. Join the debate... LBJ > KB24? In this case, I think so.... (more) Which was better: LBJ's or Kobe's MSG performance?
LeBron to Cavs: 'I got ... well, you've got the idea'
LeBron to Cavs: 'I got ... well, you've got the idea'
sports.yahoo.com — It wasn't nearly as glamorous as Kobe's 61-point turn from the other night, James doesn't do his... damage from long range as much as Bryant, and there weren't as many twirling finishes, but some might consider this a greater performance despite the nine-point differential. (more) LeBron to Cavs: 'I got ... well, you've got the idea'
Video: Slap an asterisk on LeBron's MSG triple-double
Video: Slap an asterisk on LeBron's MSG triple-double
sports.yahoo.com — One more time for the new comers: Two nights after Kobe's record-settin' 61 points at Madison Square... Garden, LeBron James became the first player since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1975 to record a triple-double in a game in which he also scored 50 or more ... (more) Video: Slap an asterisk on LeBron's MSG triple-double
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LeBron Is Sorta, How You Say, Nice Wit His
Both Teams Played Hard — ... I hear this guy has what the playground kids call game and hops. Maybe even skillz and/or steez. I dunno. I don’t really get these yutes today with all their saggy pants and roller skates. (Video via Slam) ...

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