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NBA Preview

SI's Surefire Finals Pick

Cavs vs. Thunder

P. 64

THE STUDENT

Karl-Anthony Towns

THE MENTOR

Kevin Garnett

Prepare To Get SCHOOLED

The Education Of the Game's Next Generation Begins

by Lee Jenkins

P. 42

PLUS

Miracle (and Heartbreak)

In the Big House

By Michael Rosenberg

P. 34

40 Years After Game 6

How Reds--Red Sox Changed Sports Forever

By Tom Verducci

P. 104

PHOTO

SI HAS REGIONAL COVER THIS WEEK: Todd Rosenberg for Sports Illustrated (Timberwolves)