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[Subitai]

QUICK POLL:

how many here have gotten a dehydration cramp?

I have, but it looked like more than that.


Either way, when it happened, it took me about 45 min to recover chugging lots of water/gatorade.

 

[HI. BILLY MAYS HERE]

Im absolutely disgusted trolls or not about this Lebron gave up on his team crap. I've had cramps on the court and I actually had to stop playing for days...so I dont understand how nerds on a video fucking game forum judging this shit and they've probably havent done a second of physical activity in their whole lives

 

[Ricky Ricardo]

In what way? Jordan played though his flu and helped win the game. LeBron did not.

And worse, the entire Heat team, offense and defense died when Lebron did

 

[Future Foundation]

This is the fucking Finals, bro.

You play through that shit.

Cramps are fucking TERRIBLE. If that's what he had, I don't blame him.

Shit happens sometimes. You could tell by the look on his face that he wanted to play.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Almost as unreal as the idea of the Spurs intentionally breaking their air conditioning :lol

Desperate times call for desperate measures...

 

[the_sun_king]

Damn it got real stupid in here real quick.

Yes, yes it did.

 

[Enker]

Well they all played under the same conditions. Whatever, it was shady.

But Miami has shown in every series that they let teams hang around, remember the Nets could not score ONE POINT in Five minutes, and Miami barely won.

So blame the temps, it makes it more fun to listen to the next day anyways.

Don’t remind me...

Cue sportswriters trying to make a “Heat can’t take the heat” joke.

 

[Future PhaZe]

Im absolutely disgusted trolls or not about this Lebron gave up on his team crap. I've had cramps on the court and I actually had to stop playing for days...so I dont understand how nerds on a video fucking game forum judging this shit and they've probably havent done a second of physical activity in their whole lives

u mad

lol

 

[Squalor]

The lack of AC saved the Spurs . . . despite the fact that they Spurs played in no AC.

People, stop.

LeBron quit on his team.

People, stop.

 

[Fjordson]

I hate Lebron as much as anyone, but I can't hate on him tonight. A bad cramp can be completely debilitating.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

Hahaha not a heat fan but using this crazy logic. Heat don't have a bench and spurs do so Miami should file a formal protest. Lmao

You're a bright one, aren't you. I'm a Cavs fan. You tell me who you think I'm pulling for to win rings this year. I'm sure you're smart enough to come to an intelligent conclusion there.

Yes, I think the ridiculous heat situation disproportionately impacts the team that needs a handful of guys to play 35-40 minutes each game compared to the team that only needs 25-28 spread across 10 players. And yes, I would have filed a formal protest. A formal protest doesn't change anything. It's just an expression of disapproval for conditions that affected the game.

 

[Ran Ran]

This place will be real funny when LeBron goes ballistic in game 2

 

[HerbertFish]

QUICK POLL:

how many here have gotten a dehydration cramp?

Me. It's like your paralyzed. How the fuck was he sitting on the bench after that, lol? I honestly think he started faking it for attention at some point.

 

[hoos30]

QUICK POLL:

how many here have gotten a dehydration cramp?

Yep, in a college bb game.

 

[ryutaro's mama]

If I were the Heat, I would file a formal protest.

I'm the farthest thing from a Heat fan on the face of the earth, but that was fucking bullshit. Given the Heat's heavy reliance on LeBron, Bosh and Wade (and their collective ability to play high minutes), the heat issue disproportionately impacted them. Where the Spurs have such a deep bench they could give everyone 20 minutes and still produce wins, the Heat can't do that and win. Their bench is far less reliable, and the Heat's "big 3" typically represent 70% or more of the scoring. In general, the more minutes you play, the more fatigued you get...but tonight, it was fatigue squared.

LeBron was probably suffering from heat exhaustion. What he needed was an IV. You can't drink away heat exhaustion and cramping of that type because the stomach has to absorb the liquid before your body gets access to it. Their team doctor should have been on top of that shit and honestly, he shouldn't have a job if he couldn't recognize that or see it coming before it happened.

It's like the Spurs were immune to the heat in the arena. It affected them as much as the others.

 

[Sanjuro]

All the LeBron defenders are foolish.

LeBron could have still crawled out there and played. A crawling LeBron is still better than a healthy Tony Parker.

 

[charsace]

Seems like a lot of posters didn't take part in sports on the grade school and HS level. I played FB and BB during this period and everyone, including myself, had issues with hot weather.

 

[neptunes]

LeBron tonight reminded me of Jordans flu game

That happened in a finals game? nah

I don't think it was a flu either, MJ was known to party and drink at times. was MJ playing through a serious Hangover?

 

[Tom Penny]

Heat turned the spurs over like hotcakes. Not looking good for them.

 

[RedEther]

This place will be real funny when LeBron goes ballistic in game 2

Unless the AC is turned off again

 

[yuraya]

In Lebrons defense he is the most active dude on the floor. Defending point guards and attacking the rim. He runs full speed more than any other player on either team. Plus he is like 260.

 

[Black Mamba]

Go back and watch the game. He is sitting on the bench, bent over. He isn't on the floor, getting stretched out. Dude quit and thought, we'll get em in Game 2. Seems pretty clear to me.

Dude. I have cramped while playing ball before. Once it happens in the legs, you're done. If you try to play more, you lock up worse. That is exactly what happened when lebron came back in.

There is nothing his body could do. He didn't quit. He could not play. I know because I've been through it. It sucks. Did Kobe quit in the 2000 finals from the ankle sprain?

I wish it didn't happen to him.

 

[KolosLazar16]

Go back and watch the game. He is sitting on the bench, bent over. He isn't on the floor, getting stretched out. Dude quit and thought, we'll get em in Game 2. Seems pretty clear to me.

Damn, expect more out of you man. The dude couldn't move.

 

[Squalor]

That happened in a finals game? nah

I don't think it was a flu either, MJ was known to party and drink at times. Hangover?

Do you know anything about basketball?

 

[Forceatowulf]

I like the irony of a team named "Heat" losing a game because it was too hot in the building. lol

Look, both of these teams played in the same damn building. No team had a distinct advantage over the other. Now, if you want to argue the absence of LeCramp played a part in their downfall, fine. Blaming it on the AC, doe? Weak.

 

[Fjordson]

The real issue isn't even cramps, but how Miami completely broke down without Lebron. I figured they were in trouble, but that was shocking.

 

[Homeboyd]

I don't think you understand what real cramps are. These are not the "Oh, let's play some basketball after drinking soda and now my stomach is cramping up a bit" cramps. These are the "Holy shit, I literally can't move my leg it's cramping so bad" cramps. Anyone who thinks you can play through cramps actual athletes get have never actually had them.

I say that as a Heat hater and as someone who's sick of the coverage Lebron gets.

Just play through it man!

But look! A crocodile just walked on the floor and bit off his foot.

DUDE, I'VE BEEN BITTEN BY AN ANIMAL BEFORE. MAN UP. IT'S THE FINALS.

But, he actually died. Look, his heart stopped beating... They're taking him out in a hearse.

FINALS DUDE.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Me. It's like your paralyzed. How the fuck was he sitting on the bench after that, lol? I honestly think he started faking it for attention at some point.

Why the fuck would he fake it? Do some of you listen to yourselves sometimes? It was a fucking 2 point game at that point

 

[ErasureAcer]

First full NBA game I watched all season. Love the Finals.

 

[Officerrob]

QUICK POLL:

how many here have gotten a dehydration cramp?

I have, and it SUCKS. With that said, if I know I'm prone to cramping and dehydration, I should probably be playing reduced minutes and getting more breathers playing in a building with no AC.

 

[Battersea Power Station]

Don’t remind me...

Cue sportswriters trying to make a “Heat can’t take the heat” joke.

Oh, God. I'm not turning on ESPN for the next two days.

 

[Shun]

Lebron aside, Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green were huge liabilities in the first 3 quarters of the game.

Bad plays, turnovers, missed shots.

These guys need to wake up, especially if Parker's injury comes back up.

 

[cr_blah_blah]

lol @ anyone thinking the Spurs win tonight

I didn't know the refs were gonna come out with a vendetta against Lebron. I'll rephrase it. Assuming Lebron doesn't get called for 4 bullshit phantom foul calls in the first 6 minutes, then lol @ anyone thinking the Spurs win today.

No. It won't really be close.

No to the Spurs winning, and then "it won't be close" to the margin by which the Heat will win.

Where you at, MVP? Busy typing up excuses or moving the goal posts?

 

[slightconfuse]

biger issue is how shit heat were without lebron. dude is going to ned to play 48 every game

 

[Crosseyes]

Jeez guys.

The A/C malfunctioned. One team lost their best player with injury conditions he couldn't play through. The other team didn't.

No grand conspiracies or anything to overanalyze on Lebron here. One team got more adversely effected by a totally unpredictable and unlikely condition.

 

[PAULINK]

Man, I want to go to a spurs games, anyone know when they start selling the next game tickets? I looked at the one for sunday upcoming and it costs $1000 buckaroos for the only seats available, SHIT.

 

[neptunes]

Do you know anything about basketball?

WTF does that have to with what I asked? and yes.

The lack of AC saved the Spurs . . . despite the fact that they Spurs played in no AC.

People, stop.

LeBron quit on his team.

People, stop.

WTF quit on his team? come on breh don't do this

 

[Syphon Filter]

LLL's all of a sudden disappear.

 

[VoxPop]

Where you at, MVP? Busy typing up excuses or moving the goal posts?

To be fair they were up until LeBron left the court, lmao.

 

[Hypemaster]

QUICK POLL:

how many here have gotten a dehydration cramp?

Me, it is very painful and is something I could not recover from in a single game. Even after I stretch it and think it went away, a little activity moving my leg brings it right back.

 

[Pimpwerx]

LeBron got cramps. That's the game. We were playing well until then.

Lots to be pleased with. Defense was sharp in the second half, until Bron went down. On offense, we got good looks for the shooters. Bosh also didn't eat a turd sandwich.

The Heat are going to win this series. Like I said last series, you only need to split the road opener. The order doesn't matter. The playoff buzzsaw comes back out Sunday. PEACE.

 

[Black Mamba]

Why the fuck would he fake it? Do some of you listen to yourselves sometimes? It was a fucking 2 point game at that point

They were winning but he knew the spurs would get hot so he quit. Obviously.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Jeez guys.

The A/C malfunctioned. One team lost their best player with injury conditions he couldn't play through. The other team didn't.

No grand conspiracies or anything to overanalyze on Lebron here. One team got more adversely effected by a totally unpredictable and unlikely condition.

Nope. LeBron faked it for attention and the Spurs intentionally broke their own AC. Because Vince McMahon apparently runs the NBA.

 

[Plinko]

All the LeBron defenders are foolish.

LeBron could have still crawled out there and played. A crawling LeBron is still better than a healthy Tony Parker.

Chalmers should have been carrying around Lebron on his back. You know, returning the favor a bit.

 

[Draconian]

Where you at, MVP? Busy typing up excuses or moving the goal posts?

He's busy filing a formal protest for the Heat atm.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

Me. It's like your paralyzed. How the fuck was he sitting on the bench after that, lol? I honestly think he started faking it for attention at some point.

ITT: People have never had a cramp, have never seen a cramp, and don't know what heat exhaustion is.

Carry on, gentlemen. Enjoy the circle jerk. I'll come back tomorrow when people are a bit more objective.

 

[Cagey]

Sharp's #hotsportstake column is going to be fantastic.

 

[Dunedain_Ranger]

Im absolutely disgusted trolls or not about this Lebron gave up on his team crap. I've had cramps on the court and I actually had to stop playing for days...so I dont understand how nerds on a video fucking game forum judging this shit and they've probably havent done a second of physical activity in their whole lives

I can see why NBA gaf was banned now .

 

[Barbacoatl]

All this salt...go drink a Lebron-signed Sprite or something.

 

[jman2050]

I'm pretty sure the Spurs don't get six straight wide open 3s if Lebron were on the floor.

It really just ruined what was otherwise a great game. The result doesn't even matter, it just put a damper on the entire thing.