Morning Wrap: Gordon Heyward at The Buzzer For The Win

Lost in the overhype about LeBron James and the coverage of the crappy New York Knicks has been a pretty good start to a well-balanced NBA.

And one of the better games so far happened Wednesday night in Utah when the Jazz squared off with the Cleveland LeBrons.

Thanks to a game winning jumper by Utah's Gordon Heyward, the Jazz sank the LeBron's 102-100.

It wasn't due to lack of effort on either part. LeBron James dropped a falling away 3-point shot with 3.4 seconds left and got fouled by Derrick Favors. The free throw tied the game at 100.

The Jazz got the ball, got it to Heyward, who calmly dropped a 21-footer as the horn sounded.

The win got Utah to 2-3 on the season, the LeBron's fell to 1-3 and have totally perplexed the drooling national media who just assumed they'd dominate the world.

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New York Times Says A Lot by Saying A Little About LeBron

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You know the old saying "A picture is worth 1,000 words"? Never has it been more appropriate than the editors of the New York Times put together the front page of their sports section for Saturday's paper.

Rather than the breathless, "OMG!", "Biggest story ever" headlines that other web sites and papers chose for the announcement, they went with the photo on your right.

And never was more said that by the blank page and small mention in the transactions section.

We at OSG Sports...well, OK, me have some of our own opinions on the whole commotion and it appears they jibe with some but not with some others. (mostly the cynics of the world)

Obviously, the story of James going back to Cleveland was a humungous thing to the "Worldwide Leader". They are the network of celebrity and headliners and treated the story as such.

We don't fault them for that, it's what they do.

And Sports Illustrated found themselves with what was perhaps one of the biggest "Scoops" they've ever had.

LeBron's "Letter to Cleveland" as penned by Lee Jenkins is a fascinating read. It describes a man who has moved on from being a teenager trapped in a man's body to becoming an adult who is considered the best basketball player on the planet.

It's contrite, almost apologetic and describes a man who realizes there may be more to life than basketball.

If you haven't read it, you should. Click on the link RIGHT HERE

There are a LOT of cynics and smart-asses on the Internet who don't seem to respect the decision. Somehow they define a person by what they've done in the past and can't seem to move forward from that.

But that's what the Internet often does.

For us, we'll take the man at his word. He has the time and the opportunity to do everything he says he wants to.

If the man wants to secure his legacy and his place among the greatest athletes of all-time, then he needs to show that the words describe the man rather than just be a creation of a smart P.R department.

Hell Freezes Over: LeBron Returning To Cleveland

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LeBron James tells Sports Illustrated he is returning to Cleveland to play for the Cavaliers.

The news broke Twitter...

Here's the latest from the center of the sporting universe


Cavs owner Dan Gilbert Tweeted out his joy:

Welcome Home @kingjames. I am excited for the fans and people of Cleveland and Ohio. No fans and people deserve a winner more than them.....

Heat owner Micky Arison is, obviously, disappointed and the Cavs become an instant contender in the Eastern Conference.

Andrew or Mitchell: The Cavs Introduce the Wrong Wiggins at their Draft Presser

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Zoinks!

A bit of an oopsie by Cleveland Cavaliers play-by-play guy Fred McLeod Friday afternoon at a press conference introducing their latest 1st pick of the draft Andrew Wiggins now formerly of Kansas.

Listen to the beginning of the statement as McLeod introduces Andrew's dad Mitchell (former NBA/college star) instead of him.

Fan Rushes Cleveland Court To Meet Kyrie Irving

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This is equally silly and scary...

Cleveland had no problems with a visiting Utah Jazz team tonight, but this wasn't in anyone's plans...


The fan in question was, obviously, subdued and arrested...
But stuff like this is not smart and should challenge security around all leagues- not just the NBA

What Does Last Night Say About The Lakers,,,Or The Cavs...???

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It got so bad for the Lakers last night that they only suited eight to begin with...

Then, foul trouble tested depth...
And Robert Sacre's foul out meant that it took a while for the officials to figure out what in the blue hell to do...

Play with 4...???

Not really... but every time Sacre would foul, it meant a technical for the Cavs...

And the Lakers still won the game...
Here's your postgame marveling at what just happened...

Jeff Was The Best In The Teague Last Night

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The Hawks and Cavs kept Jay and Dan from being seen in the southeast for a while last night since they went to overtime...

Finally, in the second five minutes, Jeff Teague put us all out of our misery...


Atlanta Hawks fans have been clinging to the development of Teague since his drafting by the front office...

In the 127-125 2OT thriller, Kyrie Irving finished with 40 to lead all scorers and Teague scored a carer-high 34 and 14 assists- knocking down not only the game-winner, but the jumper that sent the game into the second overtime.

ICYMI: Yes, The Miami Heat Can't Seem To Lose

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We have to mention it, partially because everyone else is and partially, well, because it's actually starting to become historic.

The Miami Heat, the most loaded team in NBA history has finally grown into the team everyone expected them to be. After all, they have 3 of the Top 10 or so players in the league (LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh) and now finally have found a pretty good supporting cast.

The Heat have now won 24 games in a row. Game 24 was won after the Cleveland Cavaliers jumped out to a 27-point lead midway through the 3rd Quarter. The Heat ended up winning by 3, 98-95.

For those of you not versed in NBA history, the record for most wins in a row in the NBA--the Los Angeles Lakers in 1972. That team won 33-games in a row.

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