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ESPN to re-air memorable NBA Finals games

The doubleheaders begin Wednesday with two games from the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.

By  Associated Press
   
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Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks on Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the second half of Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals in Cleveland.

Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks on Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the second half of Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals in Cleveland.

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BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN will air NBA doubleheaders on Wednesday nights during April showcasing key NBA Finals games.

The doubleheaders begin this Wednesday with two games from the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, where the Cavaliers became the first team in league history to rally from a 3-1 deficit to win the title.

The final two games from Miami’s 2013 title run will air April 8. The rest of the month will feature the clinching games from the Lakers’ titles in 2009 and ‘10, Boston’s 2008 championship run and the final games for Shaquille O’Neal with the Lakers and LeBron James with the Miami Heat.

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