obijkenobi
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If the Heat win game 7, maybe Stern will let Parker, Manu, Leonard, and Duncan switch sides to the Heat.
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2013 NBA Playoffs |OT3| Don't believe the pipe
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If the Heat win game 7, maybe Stern will let Parker, Manu, Leonard, and Duncan switch sides to the Heat.
He's just doing too much out there, Wade needs the ball more. More Bosh threes.
Hurt it 2 games ago.
obijkenobi
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There's still a chance he can come back. It'll be interesting to see what the market value for him is.
Jack Remington
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Remember when Kobe couldn't do shit because his teammates sucked, and people were like "lulz, he just needs to get Kwame/Smush/Luke more involved"?
I am Michael Bolton
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It's not just his knee, it's his ability overall getting worse. I still say they're going to win it because Bosh and LeBron have the ability to carry the team. Indiana isn't stopping Miami so it will be up to the Spurs. While the Spurs will have had a nice two weeks or so to recuperate, they're most likely going to be quite rusty the first three quarters of game 1. The game will be in Miami and the Heat will have had 5-6 days of rest as well. The Heat to me are still the favorites.
Mad Bowser
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Game 7? NICE! .. Its going to be a boring defensive game. Going for Pacers (Hopefully)
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
So, if the Heat fall tomorrow will Lebron be the only player in history to never go to a finals with 3 60+ win teams?
So the Heat are gonna blow this eh?
SMH @ peaking early during the regular season. Bet they wish that streak could have started much later than it did. Oh well, was a really good year, and the Pacers deserve it if they take G7. They have adjusted well after each loss, NFI what everyone is going on about with the 'fuckball' nonsense.
Other than nothing at the PG position and Stephenson being erratic, they seem to be playing fine.
SMH @ peaking early during the regular season. Bet they wish that streak could have started much later than it did. Oh well, was a really good year, and the Pacers deserve it if they take G7. They have adjusted well after each loss, NFI what everyone is going on about with the 'fuckball' nonsense.
Other than nothing at the PG position and Stephenson being erratic, they seem to be playing fine.
As the biggest kobe hater that posts here...no. What kobe did dragging that shit show roster to the playoffs was honestly more impressive than most of the titles personally.
Psychological Intellect
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the finals begin thursday
wade got injured. not much you can do about that. I already know the Heat win tomorrow I just hope Wade can get some decent produtcion in the finals.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
LeBron's teammates don't suck though. They're also playing against a shitty team. Not comparable if that's what you're saying.
You're probably joking, but the way Lebron plays does have a negative effect on a team. Lebron plays like a ball dominant pg. Those type of players haven't lead teams to many titles.
I am Michael Bolton
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Oh really? Well, the Heat will have 2.5 days =/
Dominican Power
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Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
Couldn't make it to the 20 sec mark in that video. Fucking jackass.
And I said before the playoffs that the Heat weren't gonna run through the East and people on here laughed. Lebron is the best player in the league, but he isn't as dominant a force as Shaq, Jordan or Hakeem.
Memphis should bring in Brian Shaw. I'm convinced he'll be a great coach since teams are hesitant to sign him.
Memphis should bring in Brian Shaw. I'm convinced he'll be a great coach since teams are hesitant to sign him.
I am Michael Bolton
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Shaq got swept in the finals vs Hakeem just like LeBron did against the Spurs.
Shaq needed Kobe/Wade to win every one of his finals just like LeBron needed his team last year.
LeBron is the most dominant force since 2002 Shaq.
Sorry but LeBron has done everything he possibly could the last two years for this team and they won it all in 2012. We'll see how they do this year.
Syphon Filter
Member
If lbj were to leave next year,where do you think he might possibly go?
Lebron needed Wade and Bosh to win his first title. Shaq getting swept by Hakeem isn't bad because Hakeem was a powerhouse. I don't fault Lebron for getting shut down by the Spurs, but he is to blame for losing to Dallas. Lebron has a lot of home court losses. He also in the record books for leading a team to the best record in the league 2 times and not making it to the finals. This heat team could be yet another time he loses with HCA and the 3rd time he leads a team to the best record in the league and doesn't make the finals.
cleveland
I am Michael Bolton
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I agree that LeBron is primarily responsible for the Heat losing to the Mavs. My point is in the last two years he's done everything he possibly could to make this team successful. I honestly see his career in two stages: pre 2012 and post 2012. Pre 2012 he was a guy who didn't really speak up, thought he was owed everything, didn't work for his shit, and was a cocky motherfucker. Starting last year he has become a leader, has become a bit more humble, and has done everything he can to help his team. I don't fault the guy for what happens this year.
I don't think so going off the next one.
This is all about advanced stats and the management and Hollins not agreeing on their place.
Psychological Intellect
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knicks
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Heat aren't going to lose shit, as much as it pains me to say it. This series has been a back and forth series of adjustments. The Heat will adjust again and win.
Black Mamba
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http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pcm_finder.cgi?request=1&sum=0&p1=wadedw01&y1=2013
Dude, this does not happen overnight unless it's an injury. It's his knee. Wade was playing great during the streak.
I mean, he's obviously past his prime, but you don't go from 21ppg on 57TS% to 14 ppg on 49%TS% suddenly.
I am Michael Bolton
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I'm not saying the knee isn't affecting him. I'm saying that it's not SIMPLY his knee. His body is broken. He'll have a nice spurt here and there but for all intents and purposes, Dwayne Wade is on the downturn and it's gonna be a steep descent here on out.
Pretty much this.
Psychological Intellect
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but his shit play in the playoffs is his knee though. There's literally nothing else it can be blamed on.
Alternatively, he's really hurt and isn't saying anything.
iamshadowlark
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Lebron needed a second player that was better than Mo Williams to win a title. If that's what you mean.
Yeah uh what is this baseless nonsense?
devious.one
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Didn't Wade have a similar streak of bad play against the Pacers last year in the playoffs before he ramped it up and went off for 41?
Syphon Filter
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What about when he is on the bench and wade/bosh are playing.
Black Mamba
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He'll be better than this next season. Not as good as his regular season, but he won't be this horrific. It's all knee right now. If his knee was fine, he'd be at 20ppg.
And it's killed their offense. I attribute Bosh's offensive woes to Wade as well. His rebounding is another matter, though.
He's on the bench less than 5 minutes a game.
iamshadowlark
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I absolutely hate that period after losses where random idiots decide to post their dumb ass theories.
Syphon Filter
Member
skip was blaming lebron. strange that he gave wade a pass. wade is injured but i expect something from him still.
What am I making up? Point it out are go to a corner and STFU.
Well it's always Batman that shoulders the blame, not Robin or Batgirl
That's crazy talk. Game 5 was close until he and Haslem blew it wide open in the 3rd quarter. That's about the only thing he could do to win game 6. Wade and Bosh were dead weights.
Why not? Westbrook always takes the blame. Kobe took the blame when play with Shaq. Wade and Bosh make the same amount of money as LeBron.
Diprosalic
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huh, i didn't even realize the heat are just as if not even older than the spurs.
Go play your shitty games instead of saying dumb ass shit like "The way LeBron plays has a negative effect on a team" You know who fits that description perfectly? Carmelo Anthony.
The stuff you say after Heat losses is truly magical
I am Michael Bolton
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Yep. Miami's outside shooters outside of Miller have been missing this series. But hey, last year they were missing vs Indiana but then showed up in spades vs Okc.
Psychological Intellect
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the heat are the third or fourth oldest team in the league. knicks,lakers,clippers then heat I think.