Brian Mahoney

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Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Game 2 of the NBA finals basketball series, Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Oklahoma City. The Heat won 100-96. (AP Photo/Larry W. Smith, Pool)

A tense, tied NBA Finals moves to Miami for Game 3

Brian Mahoney · June 15, 2012 9:48 pm

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James is guarded by Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha (2) of Switzerland during the first half at Game 2 of the NBA finals basketball series, Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Heat survive Thunder rally for 100-96 win

Brian Mahoney · June 15, 2012 8:18 am

The Oklahoma City Thunder team run through drills during practice, Monday, June 11, 2012, in Oklahoma City. Game 1 of theÂ NBA finals basketball between the Miami Heat and Thunder is scheduled for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Oklahoma City set to become regular NBA June stop

Brian Mahoney · June 14, 2012 8:23 pm

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant speaks during news conference Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in Oklahoma City. Game 2 of NBA finals basketball between the Miami Heat and Othe Thunder is Thursday. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

The spotlight is there for Durant, if he wants it

Brian Mahoney · June 14, 2012 12:06 am

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) looks at the scoreboard against the Miami Heat during the first half at Game 1 of the NBA finals basketball series, Tuesday, June 12, 2012, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Durant powers Thunder past LeBron’s Heat 105-94

Brian Mahoney · June 13, 2012 7:57 am

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, left, and forward LeBron James talk during practice, Monday, June 11, 2012, in Oklahoma City. Game 1 of Â NBA basketball finals between the Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder is scheduled for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

LeBron vs Durant, Heat vs Thunder, in NBA finals

Brian Mahoney · June 12, 2012 7:08 am

Capsule preview of the Thunder-Heat NBA finals

Capsule preview of the Thunder-Heat NBA finals

Brian Mahoney · June 10, 2012 8:42 pm

Position-by-position matchups for NBA Finals

Position-by-position matchups for NBA Finals

Brian Mahoney · June 10, 2012 8:27 pm

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, left, and LeBron James stand together during the trophy presentation following the Heat's 101-88 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals playoff series, Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

James, Heat to face young Thunder in NBA finals

Brian Mahoney · June 10, 2012 5:24 am

Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) elevates for a dunk past Boston Celtics' Brandon Bass (30), Paul Pierce (34), Kevin Garnett (5) and Rajon Rondo (9) during the first half in Game 6 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Thursday, June 7, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

James scores 45, sends East finals to Game 7

Brian Mahoney · June 8, 2012 3:13 am