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Standings

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1Detroit Engine-Roar14128
2Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest14128
3San Antonio Skyscrapers10520
4Boston Ring-Chasers10520
5New York Over-Timers10520
6Cleveland Twin-Towers10520
7My Team9618
8Minnesota Ice-Wall8716
9Denver Horse-Track7814
10Toronto Border-Patrol6912
11Houston Blast-Off51010
12Los Angeles Nursing-Home4118
13Phoenix No-Defense4118
14Philadelphia Injury-Report3126
15Orlando Magic-Beans3126
16Miami Heart-Attack3126

Pre-season

Get comfortable because tonight, we are about to witness something special. I can feel it. It's in the air, it's in the eyes, it's in the low rumble of 20,000 people who know they're about to live through a moment. The franchise about to step onto this court has seen it all, lived it all: legendary triple-doubles, buzzer-beating heartbreaks, 15-point fourth-quarter comebacks, and losses that shatter careers. But they're here, still and always, with that burning desire to tear everything apart. The team with no name, baby! Yeah sure, it's a team sport, we all agree on that. But when you've got LeBron James on your roster, the word "team" basically means him plus four guys who pass him the ball. Standing at 206 cm, a first step more explosive than a rocket launch, and a fadeaway so silky that even the defenders applaud as they watch him score. Scouts had this dude flagged at 14. By 16, he was beating pros. Today? He's embarrassing them. But what truly terrifies opponents isn't his highlights, it's his head. Look into his eyes during crunch time. There's nothing there. No stress, no doubt, just a killer's stare that says "give me the ball and get the hell out of the way." Opposing coaches have tried double-teams, triple-teams, zone defense, trash talk, Hack-a-Shaq... Nothing works. The man is programmed for clutch moments. It's genetic, and there's not a damn thing anyone can do about it. The budget, let's talk about it. Or actually, let's not, because it'll make you dizzy. We're beyond the luxury tax, beyond the second apron, we're in a zone that even the league's tax accountants struggle to calculate. The owner burns cash like others burn firewood, and he doesn't bat an eye. Every season this team doesn't win the title is a financial scandal. The pressure is absolute, the talent is maximal, and the margin for error is zero. Welcome to the world of superteams, where failure isn't an option, it's a public humiliation.

Matchday 1vs Detroit Engine-Roar

86-131 (L)

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

Tony Allen forces up a double-clutch layup over the defense! Shaky emotions under pressure! Bad decision!

LeBron James throws it into the stands! What was that from this undisputed superstar!

Draymond Green reacts too late to rotate! Hot head on the help side!

Draymond Green mouths off and picks up a T! Limited stamina taking over!

Break. LeBron James collapses next to the vending machine. I've been told LeBron James once ordered a pizza during a timeout. The coach was not amused. Back at it! The players jog toward center court.

Rajon Rondo misfires from the left corner! This name that's buzzing searching for answers!

This name that's buzzing Draymond Green has heavy legs! The pace has been brutal!

This name that's buzzing Draymond Green with turnover number points! Shaky emotions under pressure is piling up!

Rajon Rondo storms to the bench! This player on the come-up is visibly upset!

Draymond Green reflects on what could have been. Tendency to force bad shots the difference tonight.

Draymond Green punches his locker when he gets to the locker room. LeBron James slides down the wall to the floor. Final confession: I still don't know how to pronounce Draymond Green's name. Forgive me. We're out. Up next: 'Say Yes to the Dress: Budget Three Fifty, Theme: Elastic.' Good luck.

Matchday 2vs Miami Heart-Attack

115-92 (W)

LeBron James, this basketball god, wins the opening tip! Great start for the team!

Rajon Rondo goes coast to coast for a step-back three! This solid pro is relentless!

LeBron James with the help-side brilliant anticipation! This absolute legend always in position!

Draymond Green with the transition assist! This up-and-coming baller pushing the pace with pure God-given talent!

This legit talent Draymond Green switches defensive assignments on the fly! Next-level basketball IQ!

The locker room. Draymond Green sprawls out full-length on the bench. Anecdote: Draymond Green fell asleep on the bench during an exhibition game. Still got named MVP. The players emerge from the tunnel. Stern faces, clenched fists.

This name that's buzzing Rajon Rondo is automatic along the baseline! A free throw drops again!

You can feel a hostile crowd through the screen! LeBron James in the spotlight!

Rajon Rondo attacks the pick-and-roll to perfection! Chemistry on display!

Deandre Ayton dribbles like a player possessed! Silky smooth technique unleashed!

Deandre Ayton, this next-level player, with the post-game interview smile! An off-the-charts basketball IQ all night!

Rajon Rondo moonwalks across the hardwood. Deandre Ayton attempts the worm. One of them pulls it off. I spent the evening standing up and sitting down every thirty seconds. My Fitbit is congratulating me. Thanks for being here. Now put down the remote, it's time for 'Wheel of Misfortune.'

Matchday 3vs Orlando Magic-Beans

135-89 (W)

Rajon Rondo, this do-it-all player, sets the tone immediately! Scary good handles from the jump!

Deandre Ayton, this league veteran, sinks an and-one with surgical precision under the basket!

LeBron James dishes into the lane and kicks out! Insane court vision and great decision-making!

Draymond Green converts a tough reverse layup in the paint! Skill level: elite!

This solid pro Rajon Rondo comes up with a massive steal! Transition time!

Halftime whistle. Draymond Green spits into the trash can walking into the locker room. Rumor has it Draymond Green has been wearing the same lucky underwear for three seasons. The medical staff is concerned. The players step onto the hardwood once more. The second half starts now.

Draymond Green pulls up past the defense for a tear drop! Size advantage from this this colossus!

Rajon Rondo, this combo guard, caps off a dominant performance! That dawg mentality from start to finish!

Deandre Ayton dunks and the headband falls apart! Wardrobe malfunction!

This name that's buzzing Tony Allen waves goodbye to the opponent! A chest bump! Savage!

This certified GOAT candidate LeBron James thanks the fans! The crowd is on its feet! What a ride!

LeBron James and Rajon Rondo cradle the game ball like a baby. Tony Allen takes a photo. I spent my evening screaming into a microphone, and honestly, I'd do it all over again. See you at the next game. In the meantime: 'MasterClass: How to Fold a Fitted Sheet.' Gripping television.

Matchday 4vs Philadelphia Injury-Report

110-88 (W)

This legit talent Draymond Green comes out firing! A tear drop in the first minute!

Tony Allen with an incredible alley-oop along the baseline! Standing ovation!

Draymond Green a double team with authority! This beanpole protecting the paint!

Deandre Ayton with the touch pass! This dude putting the league on notice barely had the Spalding and found the man!

This established player Draymond Green adjusts at halftime and comes out sharp! Adaptation!

Halftime. Rajon Rondo's hair is completely soaked, like climbing out of a pool. Small detail: Rajon Rondo whistles the national anthem before every game. Off-key. Consistently off-key. The players are back. Some look fresh, others... Not so much.

LeBron James, this generational talent, drops a half-court heave from mid-range! Pure artistry!

This basketball god LeBron James turns the hostile crowd into stunned silence!

Tony Allen puts ego aside! The team comes first for this league veteran!

The legend of Tony Allen grows! This league veteran adding another chapter facing the rim!

LeBron James, this towering presence, acknowledges the fans! An incredible energy! An ice-cold stare at the opposing bench!

Rajon Rondo takes Tony Allen by the hand and they bow to the crowd like stage actors. As for me, I powered through three coffees and a gas station sandwich. The glamorous life of sports journalism. That's all! Coming up: 'Hotel Hell: Airbnb With No Lock Edition.' Chills guaranteed.

Matchday 5vs Phoenix No-Defense

105-86 (W)

And we're underway! Tony Allen touches the Spalding first! This guy with a proven track record looks eager!

LeBron James attacks at the top of the key and finishes with an and-one! Too good!

Tony Allen deflects the pass and starts the break! This name that's buzzing defense to offense!

LeBron James threads the needle! Beautiful assist from the right corner! Unreal court vision!

Deandre Ayton posts up to the right spot! Pure God-given talent off-ball movement!

The players file out. Rajon Rondo exchanges a tense look with the coach. Intel: Rajon Rondo refuses to play if the ball isn't inflated to exactly 8 PSI. Not 7.9, not 8.1. Eight. The players are back on the court. Here we go again!

Rajon Rondo knocks down a hook shot on the low block! Ice in the veins!

Draymond Green, this long boy, commands a Playoff atmosphere! The arena belongs to this legit talent!

Rajon Rondo sacrifices the body taking the charge! This solid pro ultimate teammate!

This guy with a proven track record Deandre Ayton is the heartbeat of this team! A flash of genius leadership!

LeBron James, this 7-footer, carries the team to victory! MVP-level performance!

Tony Allen grabs Rajon Rondo and hoists him onto his shoulders. Deandre Ayton tries to climb on too. It ends in a pile. During the third quarter, I spilled my soup. Yes, I had soup in the booth. Don't judge. Thanks everyone! And now: 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Season 312.' They will never stop.

Matchday 6vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home

99-96 (W)

LeBron James posts up into position! This all-time great not wasting any time!

Draymond Green blocks it and keeps it in play! Heads-up play, what awareness!

Brick! LeBron James misfires facing the rim! Sometimes predictable game at the worst time!

Tony Allen converts in the paint! A buzzer-beater with trademark unreal swagger!

LeBron James spaces the floor perfectly! Great read of the system!

Halftime. Draymond Green glances at his phone for two seconds and puts it back. True story: Draymond Green walked into the wrong locker room during his first game against Los Angeles Nursing-Home. Awkward. The players charge out of the tunnel. Smells like a comeback.

Tony Allen delivers in the clutch! A pull-up jumper off the pick and roll! This guy with a proven track record is ice cold!

This potential GOAT LeBron James forces the air ball with pressure! Suffocating!

Deandre Ayton shoots and the noise is deafening! A boiling cauldron! Wow!

This player making noise Draymond Green demands the ball and delivers! On the decisive possession heroics!

Rajon Rondo dunks in triumph! The final buzzer sounds! That's a W!

Deandre Ayton and Rajon Rondo form a tunnel for Draymond Green to crawl through. Too tall. Gets stuck. My evening in summary: yell, drink coffee, yell again, spill the coffee, yell some more. That's all for today. Up next: 'Dateline: The True Cost of a Cup of Yogurt.' Deep investigation.

Matchday 7vs Toronto Border-Patrol

114-108 (W)

This basketball god LeBron James in the starting lineup! Let's see what this basketball god brings!

LeBron James, this undisputed superstar, threads the needle for a half-court heave in transition!

Rajon Rondo with a textbook defensive stance! That's how you do it!

This dude putting the league on notice Draymond Green with assist number buckets! Next-level basketball IQ on display!

Tony Allen, this respected competitor, manipulates the defense with the eyes! Insane court vision!

First half is done. Rajon Rondo is chugging Gatorade like it's water. Fun fact: Rajon Rondo tried to patent a celebration after a three-pointer. The application was rejected. The players emerge from the tunnel. Stern faces, clenched fists.

LeBron James posts up and fires a pull-up jumper! This beanpole lighting it up!

Deafening noise! Rajon Rondo goes to work and the building shakes!

This hooper's hooper Rajon Rondo motivates the squad in the huddle! Natural leader!

Rajon Rondo goes to work through pain, through doubt! This league veteran transcending!

LeBron James daps up the opponent! Respect from this franchise cornerstone after the battle!

Deandre Ayton runs to the coach and lifts the coach up. Not thrilled but smiles anyway. Yours truly survived this game without losing his voice. It was touch and go. And now, a brand new episode of 'Desperately Seeking My Cat.' Good night, everyone.

Matchday 8vs Minnesota Ice-Wall

108-96 (W)

Game time! Draymond Green and this league veteran ready to put on a show at the court!

LeBron James fades away to the rack for a sky hook! Can't contain this long boy!

Tony Allen digs in defensively! A gym-rat work ethic when the team needs stops!

This respected competitor Deandre Ayton turns the corner and finds the open man! Unselfish!

Draymond Green reads the defense perfectly! Nerves of steel and a sky-high basketball IQ!

Finally a breather. LeBron James has calf cramps, the physio rushes over. Physio's confession: LeBron James purrs when you massage his calves. Like a cat. A big cat. Alright, it's time. The second half waits for no one.

What a play by Draymond Green! An alley-oop from the left corner! This league veteran is cooking!

LeBron James in a sold-out gym on fire! This living legend has been waiting for this stage!

Deandre Ayton brings energy off the bench! This hooper's hooper infectious enthusiasm!

This will be talked about for years! Rajon Rondo with a devastating dunk! Iconic!

LeBron James, this household name, embraces the teammates! A finger to the lips to hush the crowd! Sweet victory!

Draymond Green and Rajon Rondo pound their chests like gorillas. The coach pretends not to know them. During the timeout, I tried to do pull-ups on the edge of the broadcast booth. Zero. We're packing up. Time for the late-night feature: 'Unsolved Mysteries: Where Is My Left Sock.'

Matchday 9vs Houston Blast-Off

124-97 (W)

This established player Deandre Ayton comes out aggressive! Opens with a buzzer beater at half court!

Deandre Ayton, this miniature missile, carves up the defense for a scoop layup! Beautiful!

This league veteran Tony Allen takes the charge facing the rim! Gutsy play!

Rajon Rondo with the skip pass! Assist leads to an open tear drop!

LeBron James, this undisputed superstar, manages the clock beautifully in crunch time!

Break! LeBron James takes his jersey off before even reaching the locker room. Fun fact: LeBron James blocked a shot in the finals... And dislocated a thumb celebrating. Classic. Here they come. Fresh as daisies. Or not. We'll find out soon enough.

A pull-up jumper from downtown by Draymond Green! This mountain of a man with the long range!

The crowd is on its feet! A sold-out gym on fire as Deandre Ayton takes the court!

LeBron James, this guy with rings on every finger, runs the play exactly as drawn! Execution!

Draymond Green is writing the story tonight! This hooper's hooper with a layup on the low block!

That's the game! Deandre Ayton finishes with a monster performance! This guy with a proven track record victorious!

LeBron James gives his headband to a kid in the crowd. Draymond Green gives his shoes. Deandre Ayton gives his water bottle. The kid is overwhelmed. Fun fact: my driver has been waiting in the parking lot for an hour. He's sent me 14 messages. We're out! And now, 'House Hunters: Broom Closet Edition.' Cozy open concept.

Matchday 10vs Denver Horse-Track

102-94 (W)

The game begins and Draymond Green is ready! You can see that dawg mentality written all over his face!

Rajon Rondo dishes and converts! An and-one driving to the hoop! Money!

LeBron James draws the offensive foul! Smart play, great positioning!

This potential GOAT LeBron James with the wraparound pass! How did that get through!

Rajon Rondo penetrates with purpose every possession! This up-and-coming baller chess master!

Break! Deandre Ayton takes his jersey off before even reaching the locker room. Locker room intel: Deandre Ayton has a tattoo of a basketball hoop on his butt. That's commitment. Back for the second half. The coach slammed his fist on the table.

A buzzer-beater by Draymond Green from way beyond the arc! Iron discipline in every fiber!

The arena is electric! This guy with a proven track record Rajon Rondo thriving in a Playoff atmosphere!

This name that's buzzing Tony Allen unites the locker room! Scary good handles captain's mentality!

The stadium knows it! LeBron James is special! This living legend writing legacy!

Deandre Ayton, this compact dynamo, celebrates the win! A fist pump toward the bench! What a game!

Rajon Rondo and Tony Allen do the conga. Alone. On an empty court. Nobody joins in. Meanwhile, your favorite commentator spilled coffee on the mixing board. Twice. Until next time! Up next: 'Kitchen Nightmares: Corporate Cafeteria.' This is gonna be good.

Matchday 11vs New York Over-Timers

92-110 (L)

Tony Allen dribbles with energy from the opening whistle! This next-level player locked in!

Tony Allen, this swiss-army-knife type, can't finish from way beyond the arc! That one stings!

Deandre Ayton spins the orange right to the defense! Costly mistake by this solid pro!

Rajon Rondo gets burned on the drive! Occasional mental lapses in lateral movement!

Draymond Green crosses over and scores! A scoop layup! This beanpole is a problem!

Break time. Deandre Ayton bolts to the locker room without looking at anyone. Little scoop: Deandre Ayton tried to bribe the DJ to play his song. The DJ agreed. Nobody liked it. Back to hostilities. Faces have changed in the locker room.

LeBron James dunks and kicks the stanchion! This generational talent losing composure!

Rajon Rondo fires a pull-up jumper from downtown but can't connect! Occasional mental lapses showing!

This next-level player Tony Allen recognizes the over-help and punishes it!

Draymond Green misses from fatigue! This player on the come-up can't get the elevation on the low block!

Deandre Ayton goes to work past the media. This hooper's hooper not in the mood to talk.

Draymond Green's eyes are glassy. Rajon Rondo mumbles 'we'll get them next time' without believing it. I spent this entire evening standing because my chair has been broken for three games. Nobody fixes it. That's a wrap! Coming up: 'American Idol: Accountant Edition.' Singing, dancing, and spreadsheets.

Matchday 12vs Cleveland Twin-Towers

104-105 (L)

LeBron James drives onto the floor! The crowd roars for this generational talent!

LeBron James, this once-in-a-lifetime player, knifes through for a deep three at the buzzer! Wow!

LeBron James, this walking skyscraper, can't keep up with the speed! Sometimes predictable game exposed!

LeBron James dunks but the shot rims out! Lack of consistency rears its ugly head!

LeBron James converts the and-one! A catch-and-shoot triple! This global icon won't go quietly!

That's a wrap for now. Tony Allen dives into the tunnel. Little secret: Tony Allen watches cat videos between quarters. Says it's relaxing. We're off again! The crowd chants the team's name.

Deandre Ayton, this elusive guard, chokes on the big stage! Late in the quarter miss!

This established player Tony Allen stares at the ref! That look could freeze water!

Deandre Ayton has found another gear! This league veteran shifting into overdrive!

This guy with rings on every finger LeBron James gets the look but can't convert! Ego the size of Texas at the worst time!

This legit talent Tony Allen congratulates the opponent. Class in defeat from this legit talent.

Draymond Green pulls his cap down over his eyes. Rajon Rondo doesn't have a cap, and it shows. My chair squeaked the entire game. Everyone thinks it was me. It was not me. See you soon. Coming up: 'Extreme Couponing: Family of Eight at Walmart.' Double episode.

Matchday 13vs Boston Ring-Chasers

98-111 (L)

Draymond Green fires up the crowd to open the game! This solid pro starting strong!

Tony Allen with a rough scoop layup at the top of the key! Defense that's basically a suggestion at the worst time!

Deandre Ayton penetrates into a dead end at the top of the key! Turnover! Shaky emotions under pressure!

This seasoned vet Draymond Green commits the and-one foul! Defense that's basically a suggestion in positioning!

This respected competitor Tony Allen capitalizes from the right corner! A buzzer beater with a killer instinct!

The players disappear. Tony Allen has a makeshift neck brace out of a towel. I've been told Tony Allen once ordered a pizza during a timeout. The coach was not amused. We resume. Eyes locked in, jaws clenched.

Tony Allen, this versatile guy, throws the hands up! Exasperated in the paint!

Rajon Rondo, this do-it-all player, draws the foul but can't capitalize! Occasional mental lapses!

Draymond Green, this titan, uses the jab step to freeze the defender! Crafty!

LeBron James, this giant, with tired legs driving to the hoop! Ego the size of Texas slowing this potential GOAT down!

This up-and-coming baller Draymond Green shakes hands and moves on. In the end, shaky emotions under pressure proved costly.

Tony Allen whispers 'this can't be real' under his breath. Deandre Ayton nods without conviction. On my end, I discovered the arena's coffee machine was broken. The game nearly went uncommentated. We're out! And now, 'House Hunters: Broom Closet Edition.' Cozy open concept.

Matchday 14vs San Antonio Skyscrapers

90-119 (L)

Draymond Green, this beanpole, is introduced and the arena explodes! This name that's buzzing is in the building!

Rajon Rondo with a wild attempt! This league veteran not finding the range tonight!

This solid pro Draymond Green gets pickpocketed from mid-range! Sloppy handling!

Tony Allen turns the head and loses the man! This name that's buzzing napping defensively!

LeBron James with another reverse layup! You can't stop this man!

End of the first half. LeBron James is beet red but still standing. Exclusive info: LeBron James is banned for life from the McDonald's near the arena. The details remain murky. The players jog toward the court. The air is electric.

This solid pro Tony Allen shakes the head in disbelief! Nothing going right!

This league veteran Draymond Green misses the mark! A pull-up jumper goes begging in the paint!

This undisputed superstar LeBron James runs the pick-and-pop to perfection! Tactical mastery!

This legit talent Deandre Ayton can barely get up the court! Fatigue setting in!

Tony Allen walks off in silence. This league veteran gave it all but it wasn't enough.

Draymond Green refuses San Antonio Skyscrapers's handshake. Deandre Ayton offers a limp one with just his fingertips. I drank so much coffee tonight I'm going to commentate in my sleep. Good evening! Up next: 'Criminal Minds: Finding the Colleague Who Steals Yogurt from the Fridge.'

Matchday 15vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest

100-101 (L)

Rajon Rondo, this up-and-coming baller, draws first blood! A buzzer beater to start!

A half-court heave from Deandre Ayton! Another dagger! This name that's buzzing closing the door!

This player making noise Tony Allen bites on the fake! Beaten at half court!

LeBron James with the off-balance thunderous slam! This potential GOAT couldn't set the feet!

This name that's buzzing Tony Allen rallies the troops! The team feeds off iron discipline!

The players disappear. Deandre Ayton has a makeshift neck brace out of a towel. Exclusive: Deandre Ayton was caught reading a philosophy book on the bench. It was Nietzsche. Back at it! The coach said two words. Two words that were enough.

Rajon Rondo steps back but can't score in the second quarter! Opportunity lost!

Tony Allen can't mask the disappointment! This next-level player wearing it on the sleeve!

Remember this moment! Deandre Ayton is making history with a bucket!

Tony Allen can't convert in the first quarter! This name that's buzzing shrinks in the moment!

Deandre Ayton had the chances but couldn't convert. This seasoned vet left wanting.

Rajon Rondo lets out a nervous laugh that sends chills down your spine. Deandre Ayton decides not to comment. During the timeout, I tried to do pull-ups on the edge of the broadcast booth. Zero. That's all for tonight! Coming up: 'CSI: Underground Parking Garage.' Riveting stuff.

My Team ends the season #7 with a 9W-6L record. Season MVP: LeBron James.

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#7
Rank
9W-6L
Record
+59
+/-
368
Team Score
120.5M$
Salary
LeBron James
MVP

Season Journal

Get comfortable because tonight, we are about to witness something special. I can feel it. It's in the air, it's in the eyes, it's in the low rumble of 20,000 people who know they're about to live through a moment. The franchise about to step onto this court has seen it all, lived it all: legendary triple-doubles, buzzer-beating heartbreaks, 15-point fourth-quarter comebacks, and losses that shatter careers. But they're here, still and always, with that burning desire to tear everything apart. The team with no name, baby!

Yeah sure, it's a team sport, we all agree on that. But when you've got LeBron James on your roster, the word "team" basically means him plus four guys who pass him the ball. Standing at 206 cm, a first step more explosive than a rocket launch, and a fadeaway so silky that even the defenders applaud as they watch him score. Scouts had this dude flagged at 14. By 16, he was beating pros. Today? He's embarrassing them.

But what truly terrifies opponents isn't his highlights, it's his head. Look into his eyes during crunch time. There's nothing there. No stress, no doubt, just a killer's stare that says "give me the ball and get the hell out of the way." Opposing coaches have tried double-teams, triple-teams, zone defense, trash talk, Hack-a-Shaq... Nothing works. The man is programmed for clutch moments. It's genetic, and there's not a damn thing anyone can do about it.

The budget, let's talk about it. Or actually, let's not, because it'll make you dizzy. We're beyond the luxury tax, beyond the second apron, we're in a zone that even the league's tax accountants struggle to calculate. The owner burns cash like others burn firewood, and he doesn't bat an eye. Every season this team doesn't win the title is a financial scandal. The pressure is absolute, the talent is maximal, and the margin for error is zero. Welcome to the world of superteams, where failure isn't an option, it's a public humiliation.

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My Team ends the season #7 with a 9W-6L record. Season MVP: LeBron James.

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