NBA Finals

[steeldevil]

The Mavs and Heat play game 1 tonight.

Who is everyone pulling for?

I will be pulling for the Heat. I'm not one of those people that hate the Heat just because LeBron is on the team. I don't hate LeBron, don't love the guy either, but he sure is fun to watch, and so are the Heat.

My main reason for wanting the Heat to win actually has nothing to do with LBJ or the Heat. I just don't want the same people that are Cowboys fans to have any enjoyment at all. I was happy when the Rangers lost the world series last year...

Go Heat! And I hope it is a good series too.

[Nadroj 20]

I'm looking forward to the series as well and I am hoping it is competitive.

I do want to see the Heat win because of LeBron. People made such a big deal about him needing a ring to be apart of discussion for all time greats and he has put himself in the situation to get that ring.

If the Cavs had LBJ again this year and they were in the finals I'd be pulling for them. If LBJ would have for some reason went to the Minnesota Timberwolves and they made the finals I'd be pulling for them.

I just want to see a very good player get his ring.

[steeldevil]

I'm looking forward to the series as well and I am hoping it is competitive.

I do want to see the Heat win because of LeBron. People made such a big deal about him needing a ring to be apart of discussion for all time greats and he has put himself in the situation to get that ring.

If the Cavs had LBJ again this year and they were in the finals I'd be pulling for them. If LBJ would have for some reason went to the Minnesota Timberwolves and they made the finals I'd be pulling for them.

I just want to see a very good player get his ring.


I think its funny that everyone is talking about how LeBron "needs" this ring RIGHT NOW, but in all actuality 2 great Mavericks really "need" this ring more than LBJ does. Dirk and Jason Kidd are 2 of the greatest players to ever play this game and they are both a lot older than LBJ, but all everyone is talking about is LeBron getting a ring.

I hope the Heat win too, but I don't understand everyone's justification for why they want the Heat to win being so LBJ can get a ring because he needs it. Because really Dirk and Kidd need it more. This could be their last chance. LeBron will have A LOT more chances. In fact, it would be a miracle if he doesn't win one....

[polamalubeast]

I'm a fan of LeBron James since 2003 and I hope that the Heat will win!....Dirk makes me very scared, but I am confident that LeBron and Wade will be dominant!

[Nadroj 20]

I think its funny that everyone is talking about how LeBron "needs" this ring RIGHT NOW, but in all actuality 2 great Mavericks really "need" this ring more than LBJ does. Dirk and Jason Kidd are 2 of the greatest players to ever play this game and they are both a lot older than LBJ, but all everyone is talking about is LeBron getting a ring.

I hope the Heat win too, but I don't understand everyone's justification for why they want the Heat to win being so LBJ can get a ring because he needs it. Because really Dirk and Kidd need it more. This could be their last chance. LeBron will have A LOT more chances. In fact, it would be a miracle if he doesn't win one....

That is true. This may be Dirk and Jasons last chance to get a ring so they are in more of a now or never situation. I would like to see James get it this year but like you said he will more than likely have more chances to get it. This is the first year of the heats big 3 and they made to the finals. They will only get better playing together the longer they do IMO.

Maybe people will think I am crazy for saying this but Dirk is just as good as Larry Bird talent wise IMO. However he will never be said to be better if he doesn't win a ring (regardless of if he is actually better or not)...He is comparable to Bird in many ways, and actually I will be surprised if we see another player close to Dirk anytime soon. He is basically in a class of his own as far as being a 7 foot athletic 3 point shooter...lol.

If the Heat lose, I will not mind that fact that it was Dirk and Kidd that got their rings at all.

[suitanim]

I'm not sure how the Mavs can stop all those weapons the Heat have. They DO have momentum on their side, though, since Miami looks like they have all year, and Dallas is really surging. I expect Nowitzki is going to have to score 35 a night if the Mavs want to pull this off.

[Count Steeler]

To be honest, couldn't care less. Just can't get enthused about basketball anymore. Sports in general and basketball specifically just seem to be falling off the table for me. Steelers are my last real team that I follow, and Goodell is doing his damn best to destroy that as well.

[steeldevil]

I don't think there has ever been a player like Dirk. Bird is an okay comparison, but Dirk is a 7-0 PF and Bird was a 6-9 SF. The way Dirk does what he does at 7-0 is kinda crazy....

[Iron Steeler]

Im all for lebron!

[Nadroj 20]

I don't think there has ever been a player like Dirk. Bird is an okay comparison, but Dirk is a 7-0 PF and Bird was a 6-9 SF. The way Dirk does what he does at 7-0 is kinda crazy....

Yeah, i've heard the comparison before so that is why i made it.


The shots that he makes all off balance off one leg and falling back is amazing in itself!! on top of the fact that he is a 7 footer!! lol Its crazy

[steeldevil]

Well this has been a horrible game to watch so far. Hopefully the action heats up in the 2nd

[steeldevil]

Just saw Julius fucking Peppers sitting courtside...:yuck2:

[The Duke]

I think its funny that everyone is talking about how LeBron "needs" this ring RIGHT NOW, but in all actuality 2 great Mavericks really "need" this ring more than LBJ does. Dirk and Jason Kidd are 2 of the greatest players to ever play this game and they are both a lot older than LBJ, but all everyone is talking about is LeBron getting a ring.

Agree. Pulling for the mavs here. I wanna see Kidd with a ring

Nothing against LeBron. The man will earn his ring(s) one day soon

[Nadroj 20]

That wasn't a thrilling game at all, but I am glad to see the Heat take game one. I hope the entire series isn't this boring.

[steeldevil]

That wasn't a thrilling game at all, but I am glad to see the Heat take game one. I hope the entire series isn't this boring.

Yep.

[oneforthetoe]

Don't watch too much NBA, with the Stanley Cup this time of year. However, definitely rooting for Dirk and Jason to get a ring. I think what I saw tonight has convinced me that won't happen this year. It will be Miami in 6.

[polamalubeast]

The defense of the heat is unbelievable since the beginning of the playoffs.

[polamalubeast]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ilXkwVqI0M


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st8rDGm9E3I

[suitanim]

Hate to hear that Dirk has an injured finger. The hatah's will use that as an excuse to tarnish James first ring...which is ironic, since LBJ had some injuries himself in the last NBA finals the Cavs played in.

[Nadroj 20]

I hate to hear it too for the same reason, but no matter what people who hate him would tarnish his first ring. I'm planning on it happening should they win no matter what.

[Nadroj 20]

Wow Mavs are now up 3 with 26 seconds left. Two horrible 3s with shot clock running down each time for LBJ, then a rushed 3 with 30 some seconds remaining by wade..POOR shot selection


As I type this Chalmers just nailed a 3 to tie it...this is awesome!

[steeldevil]

Heat thought the game was over.... simple as that.

I just can't believe that in a game so important that players, especially Wade and LeBron, would think the game was over and relax....

They paid for it.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Spoelstra has to draw up something better than a couple despiration three pointers at the end of the game. He got outcoached.

[suitanim]

There's no way Dallas pulls this rabbit out of their hat (Even though, unlike James' Cavs, Kidd, Butler and Terry are all valuable assets that help Nowitzki every night). The Heat are just too strong. But it was nice to see this wasn't a sweep. I think Dallas may even win 1 or 2 at home and make it REALLY interesting.

[steel striker]

Yeah I'm pulling for the Mav and, just for Dirk & Kidd. In game two the heat forgot to play 48 minutes much like steeler football is 60 minutes. You have to finish and. the mavs have shown they can comeback from wayback. It still boggles my mind that the heat did not foul in that situation. I just hope for a good series and, I'm sure Lebron will win a few titles. I just hope it is not this year.

[Texasteel]

There's no way Dallas pulls this rabbit out of their hat (Even though, unlike James' Cavs, Kidd, Butler and Terry are all valuable assets that help Nowitzki every night). The Heat are just too strong. But it was nice to see this wasn't a sweep. I think Dallas may even win 1 or 2 at home and make it REALLY interesting.

I am hoping the Heat are thinking the same thing. The Mavs can't beat them, even thought they did all year.

[suitanim]

I think the Mavs winning just made the Heat angry. The Mavericks won't like it when they're angry...

[steeldevil]

That block by D Wade on Chandler was SICK...

[steeldevil]

I think the Mavericks talked to a certain Steelers Quarterback about how come back in the 4th quarter and win...

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I think the Mavericks talked to a certain Steelers Quarterback about how come back in the 4th quarter and win...

Idk. They both threw up enough bricks down the stretch. Macs played good d but didnt rebound well or hit open looks. Ugly win

[Texasteel]

An ugly win is much better than an ugly loss. 2-2 with one game left in Dallas.

[Mach1]

At this point if the heat win the series, wade is the mvp and lbj rode his coat tails to a championship.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

At this point if the heat win the series, wade is the mvp and lbj rode his coat tails to a championship.

Still lots of series left for him to prove he is the team leader like Jordan and not the wingman like Pippen.

Only 1 basketball to go around and he was just being a team player last night by scoring 8 points.

[Mach1]

Still lots of series left for him to prove he is the team leader like Jordan and not the wingman like Pippen.

Only 1 basketball to go around and he was just being a team player last night by scoring 8 points.

This is true.

[suitanim]

I had a feeling that the Mavs would make this interesting...but I also think the Heat are going to slaughter them tonight.

[steeldevil]

I hope Wade had a talk with LeBron yesterday or today.... LeBron's play in the finals, especially in the 4th when it matters, just ain't cutting it...

[Edman]

Lebron is shitting the bed in these Finals. Came up small in the Fourth Quarter again last night. If Wade hadn't been epic, this series would've been long over.

Yeah, he's certainly better than Jordan.

[venom]

LaChoke !

[suitanim]

You know the bar is set VEEERRRRRY high when triple double is now considered a choke.

[venom]

You know the bar is set VEEERRRRRY high when triple double is now considered a choke.

Yep . Next time dont fall asleep in the 4th quarter,,,,,,,,,,,,,,again

[steeldawg]

The old triple double choke huh? I thought Lebron played a good game, but when dallas is shooting the ball like that they are tough too beat. The problem is that mike biiby is liabilty on defense and chalmers cant handle the rock, forcing lebron to run the point so as soon as hes crossing half court hes getting doubled forcing him to pass. As far as wade is concerned, he is benifiting from the lebron double team. Wade may be playing good this series but if not for lebron in the first 2 series they might not even be here. Did anyone else watch Dwade in the chicago series he was awful!!!

[Mach1]

Not the old "stats" argument again. Almost thought I watching an old cavs game.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Yep . Next time dont fall asleep in the 4th quarter,,,,,,,,,,,,,,again

He scored 2 points and had 4 assists in the 4th quarter. LBJ already had his 15 points and needed those 4 assists to get his triple double. He wasnt sleeping, he was just making sure he had his triple double to quiet the naysayers.

Greatest of all time!! Clutch Player!! Scottie Pippen says...

[steeldevil]

If you gave LBJ a dollar and asked for change he would only give you 3 quarters, the 4th quarter would be missing....

[Nadroj 20]

Stat wise and overall LBJ didnt play bad. He had a triple double! But he does need to step up and hit some big shots down the stretch. He has a lot of pressure on him right now and he has to learn to deal with it and play ball. I'm not ready to label him a choke artist or anything like that because he hasn't hit every clutch shot he has taken. LBJ is a HUGE reason they are even in the finals and I WILL NOT place all the blame on him for losing 2 games in a row like that.

A big complaint I have is the Heats defense as a whole. It needs to improve in my opinion.

[venom]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxxsNG3cdFM&feature=player_embedded

[Nadroj 20]

Ok LeBron. Time to take over and show everyone you can be clutch. Win or face a year of ridicule.

[Edman]

Stat wise and overall LBJ didnt play bad. He had a triple double! But he does need to step up and hit some big shots down the stretch. He has a lot of pressure on him right now and he has to learn to deal with it and play ball. I'm not ready to label him a choke artist or anything like that because he hasn't hit every clutch shot he has taken. LBJ is a HUGE reason they are even in the finals and I WILL NOT place all the blame on him for losing 2 games in a row like that.

A big complaint I have is the Heats defense as a whole. It needs to improve in my opinion.

No, Lebron shouldn't get the blame for the Heat losing, but maybe it's about time we come to grips with the idea that's it's premature to call him the greatest. Lebron's a great player, but it's premature to call him the next Jordan when he's been underwhelming in his second Finals appearance. Like I said, Wade has been giving his all and will probably be named his second MVP if the Heat win it.

If Lebron is the next Jordan, he steps up his game and doesn't stop playing after thirty minutes.

[Nadroj 20]

No, Lebron shouldn't get the blame for the Heat losing, but maybe it's about time we come to grips with the idea that's it's premature to call him the greatest. Lebron's a great player, but it's premature to call him the next Jordan when he's been underwhelming in his second Finals appearance. Like I said, Wade has been giving his all and will probably be named his second MVP if the Heat win it.

If Lebron is the next Jordan, he steps up his game and doesn't stop playing after thirty minutes.

Yeah I agree. I have never called LeBron the next Jordan or tried to say he is better then Jordan. I think Jordan is the greatest player ever so you may never hear me say LBJ is greater then Jordan..even if for some reason he gets remotely close to that level.

[Edman]

Game 7 Mavs up by 12 so far.

It's the fourth quarter, and time is running out. The Heat better wake up and soon.

[Nadroj 20]

This game is over. LeBron went missing long before the 4th quarter...(mainly because he just got in)

Wade just dribbled the ball right off his foot...WTF?? These guys are falling apart BIG TIME.

[Texasteel]

The Heat looked flat footed at the end, but this has been a very good championship. The Mavs have won this simply by out playing the heat when they needed to. Congratulations Mavs. Wish I was home to party with you.

[The Duke]

I'm glad Kidd will finally be able to see that ring

[steeldevil]

I wonder what LBJ's excuse will be now that he can't blame the low level of talent in his teammates?

Miami could have won if they made their free throws, that was awful FT shooting...

[Texasteel]

I wonder what LBJ's excuse will be now that he can't blame the low level of talent in his teammates?

Miami could have won if they made their free throws, that was awful FT shooting...


Then Dirk would just make his open shots, and cancel out the FTs.

[Nadroj 20]

Ugh that was ugly. Now comes the longest summer of Lebron James life.

[steeldevil]

Then Dirk would just make his open shots, and cancel out the FTs.

Yep that could have let the Mavs win by 25.

Can't look at "ifs"

Was hoping for the Heat to win, but now I'm glad the Mavs did. IDK this was a strange finals for me...

[Texasteel]

I just think this was a very good series, by the two best teams. Both teams played very well at times and not so well at others. I'm glad Dallas won, but the Heat would have made a very good champion if it had fallen that way. Congratulations to the Heat for a good year, as for the Mavs,,,,, rip up the town guys, just leave my house intact.

[steelerdude15]

Congrats to the Mavs for winning and getting their first NBA title in team history. Dirk deserves to be MVP and this is just another building block into a HOF career.

[steelreserve]

Heh, there is justice in the world. They start out the year acting like they already had the championship wrapped up, then finish by getting their asses handed to them on their own floor. Couldn't happen to a more deserving bunch of guys.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I wonder what LBJ's excuse will be now that he can't blame the low level of talent in his teammates?

Miami could have won if they made their free throws, that was awful FT shooting...

I think he will take the high road and just say he didnt play good enough. The James apologists will probably cite that its the first year of them being together and reference the individual player stats, while ignoring the stats that still show he failed to produce in the 4th quarter when needed. He came thru in the first couple rounds of the playoffs, but vanished like Lebron James of the Cavaliers did against Boston last season.

Good win for the Mavericks. Dirk put them on his back and came thru despite not having Caron Butler available to be a #2 scoring option.

[Mach1]

LeChoke has his stats and the Mavs have the Bling.

[zulater]

I'm only a casual basketball fan, and have no real knowledge of the finer points of the game. But I've heard that LeBron James doesn't possess a genuine low post game, and if he wants to take the step to the next level of superstardom he needs to develop that aspect of his game. So it will be interesting to see if he makes the effort needed to get to that level. If he does he'll be virtually unstoppable.

[venom]

I heard next year LeBron will be taking his talents to Dallas

[memphissteelergirl]

I heard next year LeBron will taking his talents to Dallas

:lol::lol::lol:

[Edman]

I wonder what excuses the LBJ jockriders will make for Lebron's inability to get it done again. After all, it was his crappy supporting cast and lousy coach that did him in back in Cleveland, after all.

Oh look, Lebron scored a 3 in the fourth quarter when the game was already decided. He didn't prove to be useless!

Instead of Lebron disappearing in the 4th quarter this time, the whole Heat team went missing last night.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I heard next year LeBron will be taking his talents to Dallas

What?.......was there a 1 hour ESPN special already scheduled?

[suitanim]

No excuse...he flat-out choked. All he had to do was be strong to the hole, draw fouls and A) Foul Mavs out while B) hitting high percentage shots and/or C) Shooting a lot of foul shots.

No idea how or why he phoned this one in. It's pathetic and inexcusable. He should also be ashamed for his cavalier attitude afterwards, as well as insinuating that the people who trash him "can just go back to their miserable lives".

Congrats, Mavs! And Dan Gilbert has GOT to feel vindicated after this one...his prediction has new life!

[Nadroj 20]

I want to give more credit to the Mavs playing very well this series and deserving to win this series and not say "LBJ lost it for the Heat". He holds a lot of the blame because of his 4th quarter disappearance acts but it is a team sport and they lost as a team imo.

LeBron has a lot of work to do. He past up way to many shots and wanted to dish off to 40 year old Juan Howard? Gotta make better choices then that. He is a great player but he has a lot of work to do.

[venom]

In the Miami Herald this morning , lol


http://ll-media.tmz.com/2011/06/13/0613-miami-heat-paper-bn.jpg

[Mach1]

I'm only a casual basketball fan, and have no real knowledge of the finer points of the game. But I've heard that LeBron James doesn't possess a genuine low post game, and if he wants to take the step to the next level of superstardom he needs to develop that aspect of his game. So it will be interesting to see if he makes the effort needed to get to that level. If he does he'll be virtually unstoppable.

He lacks a killer instinct. This is where he could take some lessons from the Black Mamba.

[Mach1]

No excuse...he flat-out choked. All he had to do was be strong to the hole, draw fouls and A) Foul Mavs out while B) hitting high percentage shots and/or C) Shooting a lot of foul shots.

No idea how or why he phoned this one in. It's pathetic and inexcusable. He should also be ashamed for his cavalier attitude afterwards, as well as insinuating that the people who trash him "can just go back to their miserable lives".

Congrats, Mavs! And Dan Gilbert has GOT to feel vindicated after this one...his prediction has new life!

ya, I seen his post game interview and it had more me, myself and I's in it than WE.

Guess it shows what happened in Cleveland (LeQuit) was no fluke.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

He lacks a killer instinct. This is where he could take some lessons from the Black Mamba.
Or he could just switch to hockey...they only have 3 periods in that game, so he would not have to worry about playing a 4th quarter.

[suitanim]

Get your LeBron James cellphone! It only has vibrate....(ready for it???).............




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...........................................no rings!
(Rum pum pum!)

[Mach1]

:chuckle:

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

That's a good one. Does it only vibrate the first 3 times and then quit on the 4th?

[43Hitman]

In the Miami Herald this morning , lol


http://ll-media.tmz.com/2011/06/13/0613-miami-heat-paper-bn.jpg

You know whats even more funny about that. Even if they won game six, they still would have had to win game seven for the title. lmao.