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MANILA, Philippines – “Sorry, LeBron, but not today.”
That’s probably what Chicago Bulls big man Pau Gasol thought as he blocked the game-tying attempt of 4-time NBA MVP LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the dying seconds of both teams’ season-opening game on Wednesday, October 28, at the United Center in Chicago.
With his Cavaliers down two, 97-95, and just 10 seconds remaining, James utilized an impressive screen by teammate Tristan Thompson to lose his man Jimmy Butler and drive to the rim. Unfortunately for him, the 7-footer Gasol was ready to meet him in the paint and swat his shot away.
The Cavaliers had a few seconds left to run another play, but an array out-of-bounds play led to a turnover and sealed the win for Chicago.
Gasol had just two points in the win, but 6 blocks. Nikola Mirotic led Chicago with 19 points while Butler had 17. Derrick Rose accounted for 18 points and 5 assists as United States president Barack Obama was in attendance.
James led the Cavs with 25 points.
After the game, NBA on TNT’s Facebook page had some fun with the Gasol block:
Pau Gasol hosted a Chicago block party in their win over the Cavs. #PauSaysNope
Posted by NBA on TNT on Tuesday, October 27, 2015
– Rappler.com
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