LeBron James hits a game winning shot against the Toronto Raptors last week. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesLeBron continues to defy the odds as NBA playoffs come down to the final fourEVEN though he is the most famous and talented basketballer of the modern era, few in the States are backing LeBron James to collect the Larry O’Brien Trophy next month. LeBron James saw off the Pacers last month. The Western Finals pair Steph Curry’s Warriors, the champions and hot favourites to make it three NBA titles in four seasons, with the Houston Rockets. The Cavs and Warriors, LeBron and Steph, have faced off in the past three NBA finals.

Source: Evening echo May 12, 2018 12:00 UTC