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Wade goes for 41. James 28. 69 total. Heat win 105-93. If Wade and James play that way, the Heat will put away either Boston or Philly. about 20 hours ago via web
johnhollinger Four more letters for Larry Bird: W-A-D-E about 20 hours ago via Twitter for Android Retweeted by DuaneRankin and 209 others
Pacers are the future. They need to get a go-to guy. Got plenty of talent, but they need that closer. It's not Granger. It's not West. about 20 hours ago via web
James last 7. He and Wade have last 15 points for Heat. about 20 hours ago via web
RealJayWilliams Can anyone say "AND1" with Lebron's last move..... #GrownManStrength about 20 hours ago via web Retweeted by DuaneRankin and 65 others
It's a wrap. Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Up 101-91 with 1:37 left. James scores last four points. 26. #heat #pacers #nbaplayoffs about 20 hours ago via web
MrMichaelLee MIA had better hope that whatever they drained out of the Dwyane Wade's knee never, ever, comes back. He's going '06 Finals on IND. about 20 hours ago via web Retweeted by DuaneRankin and 10 others
I talked about Wade and LeBron James needing to combine for 60 or more to win series. Tonight? Wade 39. James 22. That's 61. Heat up 97-91. about 20 hours ago via web
D-Wade is on a mission about 20 hours ago via web
Those using "playoff basketball" to justify the rough play in Heat-Pacers series didn't see Pistons-Bulls of late '80s. goerieblogs.com/sports/giveand… 3:07 PM May 23rd via Tweet Button
Jarrettjack03 To all the experts that vote how does @tysonchandler win defensive player of the year but doesn't make defensive 1st team 2:04 PM May 23rd via Echofon Retweeted by DuaneRankin and 49 others
Cleveland looked "like Penn State Country" to new Penn St. coach Bill O'Brien. Edgy. Bold. Will it go over at Penn St? goerie.com/article/201205… 5:47 AM May 23rd via Tweet Button
si_nba Heat blow out Pacers, take 3-2 series lead on.si.com/LAVsM8 8:00 PM May 22nd via SI.com Retweeted by DuaneRankin
Came close. LeBron 30. Wade 28. Heat up big in 4th. If those 2 get close, reach or exceed a combined 60 points, Heat will win series in six. 7:45 PM May 22nd via web
shannonowens RT @rachel__nichols: Granger X-Ray negative on sprained left ankle. Day-to-day. 7:18 PM May 22nd via HootSuite Retweeted by DuaneRankin
LeBron James has 28 points, D-Wade has 18. Heat up 76-57 at the end of the 3rd. Heat starters still have just 38, but Granger hurt ankle. 7:16 PM May 22nd via web
Wade and James have a combined 40 points. Heat up 68-53 late in the 3rd. Pacers starters have 38 points. 7:05 PM May 22nd via web
LeBron and Wade have combined for 31 points, Heat up 56-45 in 3rd. James has 20. Got to get at least 60 combined from them to win series. 6:47 PM May 22nd via web
Western Conf. finals (2) Oklahoma City vs (1) San Antonio. Can Thunder's Big 3 top Spurs? #thunder #spurs #nbaplayoffs goerieblogs.com/sports/giveand… 4:03 PM May 22nd via Tweet Button
nyknicks Coming up on KnicksNow.com today, @Amareisreal talks about summer plans & what he is adding to his arsenal #Knicks #NBA 7:42 AM May 22nd via web Retweeted by DuaneRankin and 28 others

Name Duane Rankin
Location Erie, Pa.
Web http://www.goerie...
Bio Cover the Erie BayHawks, NBA, D-League and some NFL. Do local TV spots also. My objective: Deliver news, provide analysis and do so with style and creativity.