MICHAEL JORDAN

This date in 1993, Michael Jordan won his 7th straight NBA scoring title (32.6 ppg). Tied Wilt Chamberlain's record. ‪#‎AirJordan‬

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BULLS 21

Jimmy Butler goes for 31, his 2nd straight career playoff-high, to lead theChicago Bulls to a 2-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks.

PLAYOFFS

DeMar DeRozan of The Toronto Raptors & Russell Westbrook of theOklahoma City Thunder named Kia NBA Players of the Month for April!

NBA

It's a business trip ‪#‎Playoffs‬ ‪#‎givesyouwings‬ ‪#‎TakeFlight‬

Kevin Durant

Westbrook earned his first scoring title, edging out James Harden in the final days of the season to finish with a career-high scoring average of 28.1 points on 43 percent shooting (and 30 percent from 3-point range). The NBA leader in triple-doubles this season with 11, Westbrook did much more than score for an Oklahoma City Thunder team that was ravaged by injuries. Westbrook also averaged career highs in assists (8.6), rebounds (7.3), turnovers (4.4) and steals (2.1). The fact that Westbrook's best season as a pro ended after 82 games is perhaps the most disturbing development in the entire NBA season. If you thought Westbrook played a furious brand of basketball this season knowing he had to carry the Thunder without last season's MVP and scoring champ, Kevin Durant, you should brace yourself for what he'll have in store for us next season. And while TNT's Charles Barkley weighed in prematurely on next season's title favorite, he makes a great point about a healthy and motivated Thunder team being one of the most dangerous teams in the league.
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LEBRON JAMES

When LeBron decided to take his talents back home to Cleveland, he cautioned that there would be a process that needed to be completed before anyone could talk about championships. He didn't mention that the process would be accelerated after his early season rehabilitation hiatus. The final result, however, was exactly the kind of turnaround Cavaliers fans dreamed about when they found out he was coming home. The No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff chase and instant relevance after four years in the ether without him confirms it. No player in the game changes the fortunes of everyone around him the way LeBron does, and we're talking about everybody -- from his teammates, to the coaches to everyone in the arena. He didn't play up to the lofty MVP standard he set in any of the four seasons he walked away with the Maurice Podoloff Trophy, but he still finished the regular season with stats many rivals would want. And, he did all that while operating often as his team's chief ballhandler, facilitator and the resident savior of Northeast Ohio's sports identity.
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HARDEN

In any other season, Harden would appear to be a lock for MVP. He battled into the final days of the season with Russell Westbrook for the scoring title, losing out to his former teammates in the end 28.1 to 27.4. But Harden's work leading the Rockets to a 56-win season, Southwest Division title and the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs in his best season as a pro, is the sort of resume that screams MVP. The fact that he did the bulk of his work this season without the Rockets' second best player, Dwight Howard, in uniform for basically half of the season must also be factored into the equation. In fact, it could be argued that no elite player carried a heavier burden this season than Harden did in driving the Rockets to the top of the standings, given all of the injury issues up and down the roster. Harden posted career highs in points, assists (7.0), rebounds (5.7), steals (1.9) and turnovers (4.0). He shot a wicked 87 percent from the free throw line, also a career-best, while leading the league in attempts at 10.2 per game. He concluded his case with his fourth triple-double of the season in the Rockets' finale, a blowout win over the Utah Jazz that secured that No. 2 seed, showing off the versatility and value you'd expect from the best shooting guard in the game.
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SHAQ

Do what the big man says.

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NBA PLAYOFFS

CAVS

MVP

Not sure ANYONE had a better season than Stephen Curry.

He led his Golden State Warriors to a franchise-record 67 wins and made it look pretty easy.

Congratulations to Ben, Dayazman, Andrew, Grant, Max, Nichola, Dana, Seth, Alexander & Sarah, who have been named as our Ten Cavaliers /FirstMerit Bank Scholarship Program Award Winners!

Each student will receive a $2,000 check and iPad for their outstanding scholastic achievements!

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Oh man, i can't do this 

With the Pacers win, the Heat miss the playoffs for the first time since 2007-08 season. It's the 2nd time Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem will miss playoffs in their career.

Heat natiooon! Thank you! Thank you because you are all still there to support, even though our team didn't make it to the playoffs. 

To D-Wade and to the whole team, thanks guys for the amazing season. We will see you all stronger next season. ‪#‎StillHeatNation‬‪#‎WeWillBeBackStronger‬ ‪#‎HeatLifer‬ ‪#‎HeatNation‬

JAMES

That moment when you realize..

HEAT

With the Pacers win, the Heat are eliminated from the playoff race. They are the first reigning conference champion to miss the playoffs since the 2004-05 Lakers.

NBA

Thoughts on Ernie's MVP ballot?

JAMES

'LeBron again has NBA's No. 1 selling jersey'

LeBron James' Cavaliers jersey was the NBA's top seller for the 2014-15 season, the league announced Wednesday (Manila time). Whose jersey did you rock this season? ‪#‎NBAinPH‬

NBA

On this date in 1988, John Stockton dished out 26 assists.

“We’re very playoff ready, I think. We have one game left and hopefully we’ll get all the kinks out and be ready.” JR Smith

It was a takedown of Motown last night in The Q – as the Cavs triumphed in a 109-97 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

With 4 Cavs in double-figures, 810 3-pointers made on the season and a second LeBron James triple-double – the fellas were back to their winning ways.
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Gazol

Great team win in ‪#‎Brooklyn‬ tonight! We played a very efficient game on both ends of the floor. I'm proud to have achieved another milestone.‪#‎18k‬ ‪#‎SeeRed‬

Gran victoria de equipo esta noche en Brooklyn! Hemos jugado muy bien tanto en ataque como en defensa. También orgulloso de haber llegado a los #18000 puntos en mi carrera en la ‪#‎NBA‬! #SeeRed

Great team win in #Brooklyn tonight! We played a very efficient game on both ends of the floor. I'm proud to have achieved another milestone. #18k #SeeRed

Great victory of team tonight in brooklyn! We have played very well both in attack as in defense. Also proud to have reached the #18000 points in my career in the #nba! #seered

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bulls

The Chicago Bulls play spoiler, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 113-86 behind a dynamic effort from Nikola Mirotic (26 PTs on 8-15 FG).

Pau Gasol racked up another double-double in the W, posting 22 PTs to go with 11 boards.

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Harden

With their 26th road win in their last road game of the regular season, the Rockets have recorded the 2nd most road wins in franchise history. Highlights, reactions, photos and more from a 100-90 win in Charlotte atrockets.com

One of those nights (again!)... at the half on NBA TV, Klay Thompson's got 37, including 26 in the second quarter!

42 points on 15/21 shooting, including 26 in 2nd Q, for Klay Thompson inGolden State Warriors 111-107 victory!

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Did You Know: Vince Carter first dunked when he was in the 7th grade.

I could barely touch the net in 7th grade 

- TC 311

YES!!

The Golden State Warriors outside-game takes on the Memphis Grizzliesinside-game - 10:30pm/et on NBA TV!

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LeBron James drops triple-double (21 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists) asCleveland Cavaliers defeat Detroit Pistons, 109-97.

The Milwaukee Bucks unveiled new logos tonight.

Both stars came through for their teams in must-win games. Anthony Davis posts 24-11-5 (and 6 blk) in a 100-88 win over the T-Wolves whileRussell Westbrook posts 36-11-7 in a win over the Blazers.

Both teams are 44-37 with one game left, with the New Orleans Pelicansowning the tie-breaker.

Final in Minnesota. ‪#‎Pelicans‬ win it 100-88 over the Timberwolves on the road. Anthony Davis led the team with 24 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks while Eric Gordon & Tyreke Evans added 22 points a piece in the victory. Stats: http://on.nba.com/1FDyPwu

Boston Celtics clinch playoffs with Nets loss. It's the 4th time in team history that Boston has made the postseason with a losing record.

PHOTOS: ‪#‎Pelicans‬ 100, Timberwolves 88 - http://on.nba.com/1zbj2ml

FINAL: One more to go after the Wine & Gold dominated the Pistons in a 109-97 ‪#‎AllForOne‬ effort.

JR Smith: 28pts on 8-13 from deep
LeBron James: 21pts, 11ast, 10reb - his second triple-double this season

Watch this sweet find to Timofey Mozgov in our State Farm‪#‎AssistofTheNight‬: http://on.nba.com/1aLyU9f