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Standings

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1Detroit Engine-Roar14128
2Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest13226
3Boston Ring-Chasers11422
4New York Over-Timers11422
5San Antonio Skyscrapers10520
6Cleveland Twin-Towers10520
7Phoenix No-Defense8716
8Houston Blast-Off7814
9Minnesota Ice-Wall7814
10Toronto Border-Patrol7814
11Denver Horse-Track6912
12Los Angeles Nursing-Home6912
13My Team4118
14Miami Heart-Attack3126
15Philadelphia Injury-Report3126
16Orlando Magic-Beans0150

Pre-season

Stop. Everybody shut up. You feel that? That smell of freshly waxed hardwood, brand-new kicks, and electric tension hanging in the air? That's the smell of a night that's going down in the history books. We're in a building where every seat is taken, every eye is locked on the tunnel where a team that has thrilled generations is about to emerge. Championships, heartbreaks, legendary comebacks, midnight trades that shifted the entire balance of the league... This franchise is a damn novel all by itself. And tonight, we're starting the next chapter. The team with no name, baby! Now let's talk about the man who moves jerseys faster than hot dogs at the concession stand. LeBron James. Just the name sends chills through the building. Standing at 206 cm, arms that cover half the court, and a basketball IQ so fast that defenders feel like they're playing in slow motion. This man doesn't walk, he glides. He doesn't jump, he launches into orbit. And when he locks eyes with you before a free throw, you feel like YOU'RE the one about to catch the ball in your face. The opposing locker room before the game, you know what they talk about? Not the game plan. Not the offensive scheme. No. They talk about HIM. "How do we stop him?" "Who takes the matchup?" "Does he look tired?" Spoiler: he's never tired. And even when he looks tired, it's a trap. The man fakes exhaustion in the third quarter and drops 14 in the fourth like a coiled spring being released. Opposing coaches have 50-page scouting reports on him, and every single page is absolutely useless. Moment of truth, folks. You see the guy at the end of the bench, the one who looks completely lost among the giants? That's King Kong. An amateur in civilian life. The kind of guy who handles bare hands better than a basketball, and who somehow ended up on a professional roster because the coach "had a vision." A vision, ladies and gentlemen. Probably somewhere between his second and third mojito at the All-Star Weekend party. King Kong has a unique playing style: he runs a lot, understands very little, and has an unfortunate tendency to treat the game and the basketball exact same way. The fans already love him. Not for his stats (he has none) but because every time he steps on the court, it's Christmas morning. Financially, we're in no man's land. Not poor, not rich. The kind of team that eyes the trade deadline with longing but knows it can only afford the appetizer, not the full meal. They've built a solid core through smart Draft picks and savvy free agent signings, but don't ask them to compete with the big dogs. Their weapon? Chemistry. And a coach who turns lead into gold. Well, bronze. Okay, silver on a good day.

Matchday 1vs Detroit Engine-Roar

80-123 (L)

Quicksilver, this all-around player, announced to huge cheers! A packed arena!

King Kong rushes a two-handed slam facing the rim! Defense that's basically a suggestion creeping in!

LeBron James, this beanpole, gets the ball poked away! Heavy feet when protecting the orange!

Hulk left in the dust! Even a scientist moves faster than that!

King Kong crosses over the towel! This bonafide star showing tendency to force bad shots!

Break. The coach is yelling in the tunnel, LeBron James picks up the pace. Did you know? LeBron James launched a basketball podcast. Two episodes. Zero listeners. Still going. Back to business. The players bounce around to warm up.

LeBron James drives the rock into nothing! Ego the size of Texas on full display tonight!

Godzilla attacks but the legs won't cooperate! Ego the size of Texas catching up!

Quicksilver gets the ball stripped! The game would have stayed in a superhero's grip!

Godzilla slams the basketball in frustration! Sometimes predictable game on full display!

Hulk fought but fell short! Just out of reach, the scientist gave everything!

Hulk isolates in a corner, back against the wall. King Kong tries to talk. He raises a hand to say no. Did you know that King Kong practices volunteer firefighter on Tuesdays? Builds character, that does. Good evening! Up next: 'Criminal Minds: Finding the Colleague Who Steals Yogurt from the Fridge.'

Matchday 2vs Miami Heart-Attack

102-101 (W)

King Kong, this big-name player, wins the opening tip! Great start for the team!

Godzilla with the help-side defensive rebound! This jersey-selling name always in position!

This first-ballot legend LeBron James throws up a prayer in transition! Not answered!

Hulk scores an and-one! Their lab notebook by day, buckets by night!

Hulk exploits the mismatch! Finding weakness with their lab notebook acumen!

The players disappear. Godzilla has a makeshift neck brace out of a towel. Physio's confession: Godzilla purrs when you massage his calves. Like a cat. A big cat. We're back at it. The crowd had time to reload at the snack bar.

Hulk with the money shot! Worth its weight in their lab notebook!

This household name Hulk anchors the defense from way beyond the arc! Nothing gets through!

Hulk points to their scientist crew in the nose-bleeds! The hidden truth family!

Hulk with the biggest play of the game! A deep three in the paint!

Hulk launches in triumph! The final buzzer sounds! That's a W!

LeBron James improvises an Oscar acceptance speech. Hulk plays the imaginary violin. Meanwhile, your favorite commentator spilled coffee on the mixing board. Twice. Thanks for the game! And now, tonight's feature film: 'Fast and Furious 47: The Quest for a Parking Spot.'

Matchday 3vs Orlando Magic-Beans

107-104 (W)

Opening possession for Quicksilver! First touch, like first touch of their bare hands!

This first-ballot legend LeBron James forces the bad pass! A gym-rat work ethic creating turnovers!

Quicksilver bobbles and misses! Fumbling the Wilson like it's a Monday morning!

LeBron James, this mountain of a man, rises above and hammers a two-handed slam!

LeBron James slows the pace when the team needs it! This global icon tempo control!

End of the second quarter. Quicksilver is breathing so loud you can hear it from here. Confession: Quicksilver believes the away locker room is haunted. Refuses to go in alone. Break's over, the players take their positions.

This hall-of-fame lock LeBron James with the monster ball recovery on the inbound pass! Saved the game!

King Kong, this guy everybody knows, pokes the orange free! Scramble driving to the hoop!

Listen to that roar! Quicksilver lets fly and the place explodes!

Hulk embraces the moment! A devastating dunk on a strategic timeout! That's why he's here!

Godzilla, this bonafide star, with the post-game interview smile! A killer instinct all night!

Hulk points both hands at the sky. King Kong points at Hulk. LeBron James points at the exit. As for me, I powered through three coffees and a gas station sandwich. The glamorous life of sports journalism. That's all for today. Up next: 'Dateline: The True Cost of a Cup of Yogurt.' Deep investigation.

Matchday 4vs Philadelphia Injury-Report

100-114 (L)

Tip-off! LeBron James gets us started! Let's go!

Quicksilver gets blocked! Rejected harder than a superhero's worst day on the job!

This well-respected player Quicksilver commits the offensive foul! Turnover on the low block!

Godzilla gambles for the steal and pays the price! Tendency to rush!

King Kong goes to work and converts! A floater from way beyond the arc! Money!

Break. King Kong collapses next to the vending machine. Did you know King Kong knits to unwind? Made a scarf in Philadelphia Injury-Report's colors. By accident, obviously. Break's over, time for basketball. Let's go.

King Kong drops the head after another miss! Injury-prone body sapping the confidence!

Godzilla lets fly but it's well off! Tendency to rush under fatigue!

LeBron James makes the hockey pass! An off-the-charts basketball IQ finding the extra pass!

Quicksilver asks for the ball to slow the pace! This name that's buzzing needs air!

LeBron James fires away to the tunnel in disappointment. This first-ballot legend will learn from this.

Hulk is the last one off the court, shoulders hunched. LeBron James waits at the tunnel entrance. I spent this game nervously chewing gum. I'm on my seventh piece. Sleep tight! Coming up: 'Forensic Files: Who Finished the Milk Without Telling Anyone.'

Matchday 5vs Phoenix No-Defense

117-103 (W)

Quicksilver checks in for the first play! Clocking in for the shift, let's work!

LeBron James, this hall-of-fame lock, threads the needle for a buzzer beater along the baseline!

King Kong slides to the passing lane and steals it! Night-in night-out consistency!

LeBron James rises up and dishes! Gorgeous feed in the paint! Night-in night-out consistency!

This generational talent LeBron James adjusts the angle mid-drive! A gym-rat work ethic body control!

Halftime whistle. Godzilla flops into the first available chair. The staff told me Godzilla sings in the shower. Badly. Very badly. The hardwood awaits. Here we go for the second half.

Hulk with the tough reverse layup through contact! This certified GOAT candidate won't be denied!

This solid pro Quicksilver gets the crowd into it! A standing ovation at fever pitch!

Hulk fights through the screen for the team! That scientist toughness right there!

Godzilla, this big-name player, has been building to this all game! Coming out of the locker room!

This all-time great LeBron James secures the win with an unmatched feel for the game! Another one in the bag!

Quicksilver makes a heart with his hands toward the camera. King Kong makes a bigger heart. Godzilla makes a massive heart. Behind the scenes, I learned King Kong was also a volunteer firefighter in a past life. You can feel it in the game. See you soon. And now: '911: My Cat Climbed on Top of the Wardrobe.'

Matchday 6vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home

87-108 (L)

LeBron James takes the floor with that look in his eyes! He came to play tonight!

Hulk rattles it out! Shaking the gymnasium with their lab notebook intensity!

King Kong coughs up the basketball! Heavy feet strikes again on the low block!

King Kong, this solid build, gets dunked on from downtown! Poster material!

Hulk pops the jumper! Clean as their lab notebook after a polish!

Break. Hulk's socks are soaking wet — quick change on the spot. Juicy intel: Hulk turned down an endorsement deal because he'd have to wear a mascot costume. We resume. Eyes locked in, jaws clenched.

Quicksilver kicks the air! The frustration of a superhero who knows they can do better!

A finger roll from Godzilla hits the iron! Occasional mental lapses under the spotlight!

King Kong, this multi-time All-Star, draws the double team and finds the open man! High IQ!

King Kong is visibly tired! This headliner needs a timeout badly!

King Kong reflects on what could have been. Defense that's basically a suggestion difference tonight.

Quicksilver pulls his cap down over his eyes. Godzilla doesn't have a cap, and it shows. Fun fact: my driver has been waiting in the parking lot for an hour. He's sent me 14 messages. Good night everyone! Coming up: 'Boot Camp: Supermarket Checkout Line Edition.' Discipline.

Matchday 7vs Toronto Border-Patrol

106-104 (W)

This reliable star Godzilla comes out aggressive! Opens with a layup from the left corner!

This household name Hulk reads the play and intercepts! Brilliant anticipation!

LeBron James with the contested alley-oop under the basket! No good! Bad selection!

Hulk muscles through for a buzzer beater! The strength of a scientist moving the hidden truth!

Godzilla, this reliable star, manipulates the defense with the eyes! An off-the-charts basketball IQ!

Halftime. The physio pounces on LeBron James to massage his thighs. Did you know? LeBron James once signed an autograph for a referee. During the game. Mid free-throw. We're back! The players look fired up.

Quicksilver, this tweener, scores the go-ahead! A layup! Heart of a champion!

Godzilla times it perfectly and rejects the shot! A defensive rebound on the low block!

Quicksilver tips their arm sleeve to the crowd! The superhero gesture with their bare hands!

Quicksilver takes over in the second half! Dominating like a superhero who owns the room!

King Kong, this established star, embraces the teammates! A hug with the coach! Sweet victory!

King Kong and Hulk freestyle a victory rap. Godzilla does the beatbox. It's terrible but magnificent. Tonight I nearly had a heart attack at least four times. And I'm just the commentator. See you tomorrow! Up next: 'Extreme Reading: The Terms and Conditions.' 4-hour special.

Matchday 8vs Minnesota Ice-Wall

91-119 (L)

Quicksilver steps onto the den! From competing the game to this, game time!

LeBron James misses the open look! This undisputed superstar can't believe it! Tendency to rush!

This bonafide star King Kong gets pickpocketed from way beyond the arc! Sloppy handling!

LeBron James overcommits and gets beat! Hot head when reading the play!

King Kong with another floater! You can't stop this man!

First half is done. LeBron James is chugging Gatorade like it's water. Small detail: LeBron James whistles the national anthem before every game. Off-key. Consistently off-key. The tunnel spits the players out. The war resumes.

Quicksilver vents at their teammates! The superhero who vents about the game!

Hulk clanks it off the rim! That sounded like their lab notebook hitting the hidden truth!

Quicksilver executes a half-court set perfectly! Precision learned as a superhero!

Hulk is huffing and puffing! Winded, even a scientist would call it quits!

This basketball god LeBron James stares at the scoreboard. Not the outcome this basketball god wanted.

Hulk pushes away the reporter's microphone with a gesture. LeBron James takes the interview and says 'not tonight'. My wife texted me: 'when are you coming home?' I said 'after the game.' That was two hours ago. And now, a brand new episode of 'Desperately Seeking My Cat.' Good night, everyone.

Matchday 9vs Houston Blast-Off

89-133 (L)

King Kong, this guy everybody knows, draws first blood! A pull-up jumper to start!

Quicksilver, this do-it-all player, gets stuffed trying a buzzer-beater! Denied!

LeBron James with a wild pass that sails out! This undisputed superstar giving it away!

This next-level player Quicksilver commits the and-one foul! Ego the size of Texas in positioning!

Godzilla glares at the scoreboard! This guy everybody knows not happy with the situation!

Halftime! King Kong looks in the mirror and shakes his head. Little secret: King Kong listens to Celine Dion to focus. I repeat, Celine Dion. There they are. The coach must have found the right words.

King Kong, this multi-time All-Star, with a contested tear drop that misses in the paint!

Quicksilver misses from fatigue! Tired arms from competing the game all week!

LeBron James with the lazy pass! Ego the size of Texas leading to easy points!

King Kong, this big-name player, refuses to high-five! Lack of consistency hurting the chemistry!

This max-contract guy Godzilla congratulates the opponent. Class in defeat from this max-contract guy.

King Kong leaves the court at a jog. Quicksilver stays there, planted at center court, motionless. During the game, I counted how many times I said 'incredible.' Seventeen. A personal record. Thanks for tonight. Up next: 'American Ninja Warrior: No Elevator Edition.' Sixth floor, no landing.

Matchday 10vs Denver Horse-Track

87-120 (L)

Quicksilver gets the starting nod! A superhero starting with their bare hands confidence!

King Kong, this big-name player, sends the damn ball wide! The touch is off tonight!

Godzilla, this do-it-all player, gets stripped at half court! Occasional mental lapses exposed!

Quicksilver gets posted up and scored on! This player making noise overpowered!

Quicksilver, this tweener, shows negative body language! Hot head creeping in!

The players leave the court. LeBron James clings to the tunnel railing. Confession: LeBron James calls mom after every loss. And every win. And also on Tuesdays. Here they come. You can read the determination on their faces.

This bonafide star King Kong misfires again! Defense that's basically a suggestion could cost the team!

Quicksilver digs deep! Deep as a superhero digs into the game!

LeBron James loses the ball in traffic! This absolute legend can't afford that!

LeBron James, this tree of a man, pounds the scorer's table! Defense that's basically a suggestion on full display!

Quicksilver looks at the scoreboard one last time! Numbers don't lie for a superhero!

King Kong's complexion is grey. Godzilla's is red. Defeat comes in different colors. My evening? I spent it holding back tears. Of joy? Of exhaustion? Both. Until next time! Up next: 'Kitchen Nightmares: Corporate Cafeteria.' This is gonna be good.

Matchday 11vs New York Over-Timers

81-125 (L)

Hulk huddles with the team! Huddling up, the scientist strategizes!

This All-Star caliber talent King Kong whiffs on a devastating dunk! The crowd groans!

LeBron James, this long boy, gets called for the carry! Lack of consistency in ball-handling!

LeBron James gets caught flat-footed! This once-in-a-lifetime player beaten to the spot!

King Kong explodes angrily after the turnover! This certified bucket spiraling!

Halftime whistle! Godzilla grabs a towel and collapses on the bench. Bus driver's confession: Godzilla raps gibberish during road trips. Loudly. Back on the court. The coach changed the starting five, that'll be a surprise.

This big-name player Godzilla short-arms a layup in the paint! Not enough lift!

King Kong is gassed! This established star bent over at half court! Ego the size of Texas catching up!

Hulk commits the live-ball turnover! Their lab notebook would be ashamed!

This absolute legend LeBron James can't believe the call! Arguing with the ref!

Godzilla sits alone on the bench. This max-contract guy processing the defeat.

King Kong avoids the cameras like the plague. Godzilla gets caught. Just says 'we'll be better'. I spent the evening looking for a stat that couldn't be found. It didn't exist. I made one up. That's all! Coming up: 'Hotel Hell: Airbnb With No Lock Edition.' Chills guaranteed.

Matchday 12vs Cleveland Twin-Towers

83-125 (L)

Hulk stretches center court! Loosening up, the scientist is getting ready!

Hulk misses on the final possession! A scientist dropping the hidden truth at the worst time!

LeBron James charges right into the defender! Turnover! Injury-prone body when controlling pace!

Quicksilver loses the screen battle! Tendency to rush around the picks!

Quicksilver is visibly upset! Upset as a superhero when the game goes sideways!

Halftime! Hulk checks his stats on the board and winces. Did you know Hulk keeps a photo of his dog in his right shoe? It's a Bichon. We're back! Flushed cheeks and hungry eyes on the players.

LeBron James launches but the shot rims out! Occasional mental lapses rears its ugly head!

Hulk misses from fatigue! This living legend can't get the elevation from mid-range!

This guy everybody knows King Kong commits the 5-second violation! Clock management occasional mental lapses!

Quicksilver looks to the heavens! A superhero praying for their bare hands to work!

Hulk leaves the gym with dignity! The dignity of a scientist with their lab notebook!

Godzilla watches the crowd file out in silence. King Kong prefers not to look. Did you know that King Kong practices volunteer firefighter on Tuesdays? Builds character, that does. Thanks for tonight. Up next: 'American Ninja Warrior: No Elevator Edition.' Sixth floor, no landing.

Matchday 13vs Boston Ring-Chasers

85-129 (L)

LeBron James, this tree of a man, takes the court! The Finals-like atmosphere is electric!

Godzilla, this do-it-all player, double-clutches and misses! Indecision from this big-name player!

Godzilla, this all-around player, fumbles the entry pass back to the basket!

This elite player King Kong caught ball-watching! Backdoor cut for an easy score!

LeBron James picks up the second technical! This franchise cornerstone ejected! Tendency to force bad shots!

The locker room. Godzilla sprawls out full-length on the bench. Little secret: Godzilla has a secret TikTok account with 12 followers. Posts cooking tutorials. Resetting the counters for this second half. Well, not really.

A pull-up jumper from LeBron James sails wide! This undisputed superstar needs to regroup!

Hulk mops their face! Sweating more than when discoverring the hidden truth!

This reliable star King Kong with a careless turnover! Gift-wrapped for the opponent!

LeBron James, this giant, waves off the play call! Occasional mental lapses hurting the team!

Hulk walks off in silence. This living legend gave it all but it wasn't enough.

Godzilla's lip is trembling. Hulk dodges the cameras by pulling up his hood. During the third quarter, I spilled my soup. Yes, I had soup in the booth. Don't judge. That was beautiful. And now: 'House Hunters International: 90-Square-Foot Studio, Wall View.' A steal.

Matchday 14vs San Antonio Skyscrapers

75-119 (L)

And we're underway! Hulk touches the damn ball first! This absolute legend looks eager!

Hulk misfires! The scientist's precision with the hidden truth is nowhere to be found!

King Kong shoots into a trap! Hot head when reading the defense!

LeBron James gets screened out of the play! This absolute legend lost in traffic!

Quicksilver tugs at their jersey! Frustrated, but the superhero will bounce back!

Halftime! Hulk checks his stats on the board and winces. Small detail: Hulk whistles the national anthem before every game. Off-key. Consistently off-key. We're back! The players look fired up.

This established star Godzilla rattles it out! So close yet so far at half court!

King Kong is running on pure willpower! This world-class player refusing to quit!

Godzilla shoots into a dead end off the pick and roll! Turnover! Tendency to force bad shots!

This all-time great LeBron James shakes the head in disbelief! Nothing going right!

Quicksilver pulls up past the media. This player on the come-up not in the mood to talk.

Hulk's gaze is cold, distant. LeBron James's gaze is hot, angry. My wife texted me: 'when are you coming home?' I said 'after the game.' That was two hours ago. See you soon. Coming up: 'Extreme Couponing: Family of Eight at Walmart.' Double episode.

Matchday 15vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest

73-118 (L)

Quicksilver lands the first layup! First blood! The superhero strikes first!

Quicksilver, this guy with a proven track record, with the shot-clock heave! No good at half court!

Quicksilver, this all-around player, telegraphs the pass! Intercepted at the top of the key!

This well-respected player Quicksilver can't recover! Scored on at the buzzer! Shaky emotions under pressure!

Quicksilver slaps the floor in frustration! Slapping harder than a superhero hits the workbench!

End of the first act. Hulk is puffing like a steam engine heading back. Anecdote: Hulk threw up before his first pro game. No more pre-game burgers ever since. Let's go, we're back. The crowd claps in rhythm.

Godzilla, this smooth operator, gets the separation but can't finish! Limited stamina!

This big-name player King Kong calls for a sub! Can't go anymore! Heavy feet taking its toll!

King Kong throws it away! Defense that's basically a suggestion under pressure along the baseline!

Godzilla, this all-around player, sits down hard on the bench! Lack of consistency written all over his face!

This potential GOAT LeBron James tips the hat to the winner. Respect despite the pain.

King Kong's face is locked shut, zero emotion. Quicksilver hides his eyes under a towel. My evening in one word? Epic. In two words? Epic and loud. Good evening! Up next: 'Criminal Minds: Finding the Colleague Who Steals Yogurt from the Fridge.'

My Team finishes #13 (4W-11L). Better luck next season! MVP: LeBron James.

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#13
Rank
4W-11L
Record
-382
+/-
253
Team Score
44.5M$
Salary
LeBron James
MVP

Season Journal

Stop. Everybody shut up. You feel that? That smell of freshly waxed hardwood, brand-new kicks, and electric tension hanging in the air? That's the smell of a night that's going down in the history books. We're in a building where every seat is taken, every eye is locked on the tunnel where a team that has thrilled generations is about to emerge. Championships, heartbreaks, legendary comebacks, midnight trades that shifted the entire balance of the league... This franchise is a damn novel all by itself. And tonight, we're starting the next chapter. The team with no name, baby!

Now let's talk about the man who moves jerseys faster than hot dogs at the concession stand. LeBron James. Just the name sends chills through the building. Standing at 206 cm, arms that cover half the court, and a basketball IQ so fast that defenders feel like they're playing in slow motion. This man doesn't walk, he glides. He doesn't jump, he launches into orbit. And when he locks eyes with you before a free throw, you feel like YOU'RE the one about to catch the ball in your face.

The opposing locker room before the game, you know what they talk about? Not the game plan. Not the offensive scheme. No. They talk about HIM. "How do we stop him?" "Who takes the matchup?" "Does he look tired?" Spoiler: he's never tired. And even when he looks tired, it's a trap. The man fakes exhaustion in the third quarter and drops 14 in the fourth like a coiled spring being released. Opposing coaches have 50-page scouting reports on him, and every single page is absolutely useless.

Moment of truth, folks. You see the guy at the end of the bench, the one who looks completely lost among the giants? That's King Kong. An amateur in civilian life. The kind of guy who handles bare hands better than a basketball, and who somehow ended up on a professional roster because the coach "had a vision." A vision, ladies and gentlemen. Probably somewhere between his second and third mojito at the All-Star Weekend party. King Kong has a unique playing style: he runs a lot, understands very little, and has an unfortunate tendency to treat the game and the basketball exact same way. The fans already love him. Not for his stats (he has none) but because every time he steps on the court, it's Christmas morning.

Financially, we're in no man's land. Not poor, not rich. The kind of team that eyes the trade deadline with longing but knows it can only afford the appetizer, not the full meal. They've built a solid core through smart Draft picks and savvy free agent signings, but don't ask them to compete with the big dogs. Their weapon? Chemistry. And a coach who turns lead into gold. Well, bronze. Okay, silver on a good day.

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My Team finishes #13 (4W-11L). Better luck next season! MVP: LeBron James.

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