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The return of the Warriors we know: Steph and defense

Steph Curry and the Warriors had three days off to ponder a bad Game 2 loss in Houston. Back home for Game 3, Curry and his team unloaded on the Rockets.

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The Undefeated

The Curry of old resurfaces against Rockets

An uncharacteristic profane outburst punctuated Curry's performance.

Durant: Success 'all stems around' defensive end

Kevin Durant credits the Warriors' victory to the team's sense of urgency on defense and how they were able to help Steph Curry on offense.

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D'Antoni says Rockets played 'soft' in Game 3 loss

Mike D'Antoni is disappointed in his team's defensive effort, but expects his team to have a short memory heading into Game 4.

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Curry on wild celebration: 'I blacked out'

Steph Curry explains the flurry of emotions during his 18-point third quarter in Game 3.

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Kerr: 'Steph is underrated for the toughness factor'

Steve Kerr praises Steph Curry's physical and mental toughness after Game 3.

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    Who is the Golden Knights' most valuable skater?

    Vegas is in the Stanley Cup Final largely due to Marc-Andre Fleury. But who has been the best player in front of the veteran goaltender?

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    Reaves' deflection propels Vegas to Stanley Cup Final

    Luca Sbisa shoots and Ryan Reaves gets a stick on it for the go-ahead goal to send the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup in their first season.

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    Belief in each other key to Vegas' Cup run

    James Neal breaks down the Golden Knights' approach through the regular and postseason while adding there's "one more series" to win.

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    Vegas' Cup win would be greatest story in NHL history

    Barry Melrose explains Marc-Andre Fleury's impact and how significant it would be if the expansion Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup.

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    Golden Knights close out Jets in 5, head to Cup Final

    Ryan Reaves scores the go-ahead goal and Marc-Andre Fleury makes 31 saves as the Golden Knights beat the Jets 2-1 to win the West.

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    Golden Knights celebrate Stanley Cup Final berth

    In their inaugural season, the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5 to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.

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      SVP: Sports provide a great healing place

      Scott Van Pelt's 1 Big Thing discusses the Santa Fe (Texas) HS baseball team's decision to play a day after a shooting at their school that killed 10 people.

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      Rays might be at forefront of a rotation revolution

      Was starting Sergio Romo on back-to-back days a clever, one-off maneuver by Kevin Cash to maximize matchups or a sign of widespread things to come?

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      Boston's boppers outslug Bronx Bombers

      We all expected an AL East power duo to strike fear in the hearts of opposing pitchers, but not necessarily J.D. Martinez and Mookie Betts.

      Hicks throws two 105 mph pitches

      Cardinals rookie pitcher Jordan Hicks becomes the first player in the past 10 seasons to throw multiple 105-mph pitches in the same game.

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      Ohtani shines on the mound with 9 K's

      In his 7th career pitching appearance, Shohei Ohtani becomes the fastest Angels pitcher ever to record 50 strikeouts.

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      Swanson's walk-off single caps Braves' comeback

      Dansby Swanson hits a two-run single with 2 outs in the ninth inning that caps a six-run rally as the Braves defeat the Marlins 10-9.

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      Mets' ball boy lays out for incredible grab

      The ball boy for the Mets makes an impressive catch after Asdrubal Cabrera fouls one out along the third base line.

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      LeBron James' NBA story can't be told without these 13 moments

      A look back at 13 amazing tales -- some you might not know, and some you might've forgotten -- as LeBron plays on during his 13th postseason.

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      Morris admits he did a poor job guarding LeBron

      Marcus Morris says he watched "a ton" of film after the Celtics' loss in Game 3 and admits that he could have done a better job defending LeBron James.

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      How it's going down: The King looks to hold court in Game 4

      With the help of Second Spectrum, we break down how LeBron James facilitated a rejuvenated Cavs offense in Game 3 and dominated on defense.

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      Celtics' postseason road issues continue

      Following a Game 3 blowout in Cleveland, the Celtics fall to 1-5 on the road this postseason and are left facing questions in their title quest.

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      Down 2-1? No problem for LeBron

      Recent history suggests the King's squads aren't in danger when facing a 2-1 deficit to an Eastern Conference foe.

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        On This Date: May 21, 2012

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        • On this date: Westbrook steals, scores on circus layup

          Russell Westbrook gets a steal, goes to the other end and finishes by scooping up a wild shot that went in off the backboard while getting fouled during the Thunder's 2012 Western Conference semifinals matchup against the Lakers.

        Lionel Messi is the quietest superstar

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        • Stay Messi, My Friend

          Lionel Messi only seems like the least interesting man in the world. Listen closely and his silence speaks louder than most athletes' shouts.