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2013 NBA Finals |OT| The "Big 3" looks to hang another banner... against the Heat
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Black Mamba
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Still don't overreact. Remember 2010? Lakers destroyed Czzz in game 6, Perkins tore his ACL? They were devastated then too.
They still played their damn asses off and nearly won.
Or Lakers blowing game 4 in '08 and still coming back in game 5?
Pop won't let them be too down. Teams that lose close games often bounce back in the playoffs.
If the Spurs get blown out, it's because Duncan left everything he had in the tank tonight and Manu is D-O-N-E. not because of anything mental. That shit is played up way too much.
Personally, I think it will be relatively close the 1st half but then the Spurs will run on empty sometime in the 3rd. They played heavy minutes here and I don't think they have enough for a full 48. They didn't tonight.
metalslimer
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Manu was horrendous. I didn't expect game 5 from him but jesus. He's seems done both mentally and physically. He definitely doesn't start thursday right?
ryutaro's mama
Member
He's gonna play on Thursday and he had 8 TOs and 9 points tonight.
If one of those TOs lead to points, that was the difference.
If Manu's head ain't right on Thursday, it WILL affect his team.
jobber
Would let Tony Parker sleep with his wife
where's the crying gif
metalslimer
Member
Yeah his shooting has been impressive, but I never understood how people thought this team could have been even close to where they are without Tony Parker. Being the scoring leader doesn't mean that much when you can't consistently create on offense.
Tragicomedy
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Dude wearing a Thunder jersey in the stands...wtf. Guess that's as close as we're getting this year.
Black Mamba
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Have you watched the series? Manu has been the worst player in 5 of the 6 games. It's not about his head. His game is fucked.
It looks like Kevin martin, lol
Gordon0Freeman
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Why is Popovich brother wearing a Heat hat?
Dat Goldstein
also, Dem eyes of Ray-Ray.
Vestal
Junior Member
the vets sure.
however I feel sorry for Leonard that free throw will haunt him for the rest of his life if they lose g7
Psychological Intellect
Banned
you must be joking.
theignoramus
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Manu has been garbage for 5/6 games of the series tho....who cares what he says. That guy helps the Spurs by not playing.
That looks like a Knicks jersey
Black Mamba
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Uh, obviously Lebron. he's been their best player in all 3 wins.
Who stands out for the Spurs. It's the Spurs who has no MVP.
Of course it would be Lebron.
Vestal
Junior Member
metalslimer
Member
Depends on how Lebron and Wade play. Its going to be one of the two (probably Lebron because of tonight), but a crap Lebron performance and great Wade performance would give him the edge I would think, but it would have to be a pretty big disparity. They both play good games and Lebron easily gets it.
Welp
Haha. Hmmm, maybe some of their bags don't get on the team bus Thursday
This picture is amazing. I want more.
Vire
Member
You kidding? The Heat wouldn't have won if Lebron didn't put the team on his back after he lost his headband.
Ended up with a triple double.
ryutaro's mama
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I said it before:
The Czzz were able to chalk up that Game 6 ass beating as a whatevers for them. The game was never really in question.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
sf2fanatic
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Just give the MVP to Jeezus. He got Lebron another ring after tonight.
Spurs? Gotta give it to Pops for getting them over the loss and bounce back
Deus Ex Machina
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Fuck the Knicks. Haven't said that in a while
Black Mamba
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You're just using confirmation bias.
The Spurs are not going to lose because of how they lost game 6. That's stupid.
If they lose it's because they just get outplayed or they ran out of gas.
Psychological Intellect
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Looks like a Knicks jersey to me.
ryutaro's mama
Member
Sure, ran out of gas and emotional investment.
Directly linked to giving your all and emptying the tank in Game 6.
I hope I'm wrong and we get a good game but, I don't know man.
Black Mamba
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1. Duncan 25-8 1st half, started like 8/8
2. Mike Miller shoeless 3
3. TPs amazing 3 pointer
4. Lebron headbandless takeover
5. Jesus Shuttlesworth 3.
Man, what a crazy game. Still winding down from it.
I really don't think emotions have anything to do with it. You think duncan is going to be too depressed to win? the fuck?
2. Mike Miller shoeless 3
3. TPs amazing 3 pointer
4. Lebron headbandless takeover
5. Jesus Shuttlesworth 3.
Man, what a crazy game. Still winding down from it.
I really don't think emotions have anything to do with it. You think duncan is going to be too depressed to win? the fuck?
metalslimer
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Vire
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You have no idea how it feels as a Heat fan.
I don't think I'm going to sleep tonight. 2 AM and I don't give a FUCK.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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Funny that this series has gone 7 after being declared over after every single game, lol.
Have no idea who will win on Thursday because Duncan, LeBron, Manu, and Wade have physical states that are too questionable right now with how up-and-down Manu and Wade have been and considering how much energy Duncan and LeBron had to use tonight.
Have no idea who will win on Thursday because Duncan, LeBron, Manu, and Wade have physical states that are too questionable right now with how up-and-down Manu and Wade have been and considering how much energy Duncan and LeBron had to use tonight.
Same. I don't think I'm getting any sleep tonight and going straight to work in the morning.
slightconfuse
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Spurs wills how up. the question is how far will their old legs take them.
metalslimer
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Im not even a heat fan and I'm still on edge after that game. There's no way Game 7 can live up though I desperately hope it does.
Ninja Scooter
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fuckin knick fans are like lice
Black Mamba
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Um, isn't the Spurs is overall younger than the Heat?
The Spurs need to cut down the turnovers. Also, Duncan and Parker needs to show up with consistency in the 2nd half.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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On second thought, yeah.
ryutaro's mama
Member
Wat?
Who said anything about TD being shook?
Let's say, a guy like Manu (who has had a shitty series thus far) is fucked in the head...and Kawhi is still shell-shocked over missing that FT.
Those guys are high minutes guys in the rotation and their focus (or lack thereof) could be costly...like I said, hope I'm wrong but...we'll see.
MiamiWesker
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Yup I am way too hyped.
sf2fanatic
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It felt like a Cena moment watching that last 30 secs of the 4th