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Overtime Classic Proves Heat Rises
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Bosh Easy to Ignore, Hard to Win Without
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LeBron's Main Deficiency: Not Nasty Enough
Mike Wise, Washington Post
Why You Should Root for LeBron to Lose
Will Leitch, Sports on Earth
Biggest Shocker of Finals? Green as MVP
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