Few athletes have the superhero qualities of LeBron James. Add the revenge factor of losing in the NBA Finals last year, coupled with James’ deep desire to bring a title to his home state, and it is easy to see the Cleveland Cavaliers pulling off the upset.
The NBA Finals should deliver soaring TV ratings and a strong wagering handle. The odds say the series probably will end painfully for the people of Cleveland.
Aaron Kessler and Tony Miller of the Golden Nugget sports book join the Review-Journal’s Matt Youmans to preview Saturday’s games.
Capsule previews of Saturday’s Final Four matchups in Houston.
Sometime during the second half, Mike Krzyzewski looked for help and found none. He might have reminisced that it was a lot easier coaching a crew of NBA All-Stars in the Olympics.
Writing off a talented team with a good coach is a foolish thing to do in February, and the same is true in the first week of March. So this is not the time to pen an obituary for Arizona, because Sean Miller can coach and he’s working with talent.
