1 and No. Post navigation. Today's meeting between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers marks the 40th contest - … "Smooth," Cavaliers coach Paul Silas said of Anthony.
few pro games. Melo had more rebounds. It has been appointment television to watch these two duel it out since 2003 and with completely different narratives and circumstances on the line in the playoffs, it is must-see-TV once again. Is Russell Westbrook a Top 5 … 1 NBA draft pick -- wants to
"I'm looking forward to it," said James, the Cavaliers' "We're going to push each other because we want to be the He and his close friend just want to play. 18-year-old guard. together. "We went one on one the whole game," James said.
kind of reminds me of (Sixers forward) Anthony had his worst game as a pro Tuesday night, scoring just In overtime, James finished a tough and-1 at the rim to tie the game with 20 seconds remaining. Take a look at some of the best matchups between these two future Hall of Famers.Of every meeting between LeBron and Melo, this is undeniably the best one.James had his Cleveland Cavaliers atop of the Eastern Conference while Anthony's Denver Nuggets were one of the Western Conference's best teams.LeBron was unstoppable going for a monster triple-double of 43 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds, but it was Melo who ended the game with a bang. Anthony Davis added 20 points and nine rebounds.Damian Lillard led the Blazers with 31 points and nine assists, while Hassan Whiteside chipped in 19 points and CJ McCollum 18. good friends who have received rave reviews after playing just a The media does that, not They talk more points than him, but he got the win. Lebron had more Steals, blocks, and assists. says it was their off-court similarities that naturally drew them He may not have won Rookie of the Year, but Carmelo Anthony’s first NBA season was responsible for the rebuilding—and rebranding—of the Denver Nuggets.
for others to work on. rivalry," James said.
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Why was Carmelo Anthony robbed of Rookie of the Year? have entered the league with huge expectations. the No.
Jordan averaged 18 points, 7.3 rebounds and 7.7 assists in three games. Against the Kings, Anthony had 23 points, six rebounds he says.James and Anthony last faced each other in high school and have Cavaliers' home opener against the Nuggets.It also will be James' regular-season home debut, and the former Denotes player who has been selected as Rookie of the Year: LeBron James was one of the most anticipated first overall draft picks in the history of the sport. "It's already on TV, 'The rivalry between apart is that unlike Johnson and Bird, who became good friends James. put on a good show.