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I have the Heat in 6

Indiana is fucking Indiana for those of you picking them. The Indianas of the world don't build on a thrilling 7 game loss to the champs. That's the high point. See Portland and Sacramento and Seattle for clarification

Chicago has an infected vagina for a point guard. Thankfully Rose can spend his endorsement money with RGIII on hookers and blow. That's all they will ever win.

The Nets just collapsed and died of old age.

The Knicks "lol". Melo is exciting. And a loser

The rest are there because someone has to lose in the first round of the playoffs,

The Clippers? Yeah right.

The Lakers? Your over 40 team at the YMCA could give them a run.

The Rockets have a bleeding vagina at center and lots of shooters around him - contender to lose in the Finals

My Warriors - if David Stern were still alive he'd have Curry in the Finals just so we could watch him average 50 in a losing cause.

The Spurs joined the Nets and the Lakers in a lemon party

The Sonics will Sonic. Durant needs to do what any self respecting super star does and LEAVE OKC.

No one gives a fuck about the rest. We're due for 6 months of "lots of teams can beat the Heat" followed by a month of Lebron beating everyone's meat.

Three Peat. RIP Pat Reilly

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i fucking hate the NBA, until the playoffs.

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.

I can see it now. You'll bump this when they are trailing in a series to Indiana or Chicago and everyone is counting them dead.

Then Sven will bump this thread a week after you did when the Heat rally to win another thrilling series as Lebron is the best closer in the game.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.

#NBATalk starts tonight

I have the Heat in 6

Indiana is fucking Indiana for those of you picking them. The Indianas of the world don't build on a thrilling 7 game loss to the champs. That's the high point. See Portland and Sacramento and Seattle for clarification

Chicago has an infected vagina for a point guard. Thankfully Rose can spend his endorsement money with RGIII on hookers and blow. That's all they will ever win.

The Nets just collapsed and died of old age.

The Knicks "lol". Melo is exciting. And a loser

The rest are there because someone has to lose in the first round of the playoffs,

The Clippers? Yeah right.

The Lakers? Your over 40 team at the YMCA could give them a run.

The Rockets have a bleeding vagina at center and lots of shooters around him - contender to lose in the Finals

My Warriors - if David Stern were still alive he'd have Curry in the Finals just so we could watch him average 50 in a losing cause.

The Spurs joined the Nets and the Lakers in a lemon party

The Sonics will Sonic. Durant needs to do what any self respecting super star does and LEAVE OKC.

No one gives a fuck about the rest. We're due for 6 months of "lots of teams can beat the Heat" followed by a month of Lebron beating everyone's meat.

Three Peat. RIP Pat Reilly

NBA, really? You must be time rich.

Indiana is fucking Indiana for those of you picking them. The Indianas of the world don't build on a thrilling 7 game loss to the champs. That's the high point. See Portland and Sacramento and Seattle for clarification

Yes people forget this franchise lost three game 7's in the 1990's. It's who they are. They are always close but not quite enough.

I think the Bulls are the biggest threat to the Heat.

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.
I can see it now. You'll bump this when they are trailing in a series to Indiana or Chicago and everyone is counting them dead.

Then Sven will bump this thread a week after you did when the Heat rally to win another thrilling series as Lebron is the best closer in the game.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.

The guy who pointed out that all three games Indiana won in the ECF were close, calls Lebron the best closer in the game.

Game 1 of the Finals was another close loss. Game 6 the Heat got the miracle win but before the last 30 seconds, in a close game the Spurs pulled away.

The game they lost to the Bulls in the playoffs? Close game.

Lebrons the best player but he is not a great closer. Miami is at its best when they're up 10.

I'm pleased with the first 24 minutes of the season

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.
I can see it now. You'll bump this when they are trailing in a series to Indiana or Chicago and everyone is counting them dead.

Then Sven will bump this thread a week after you did when the Heat rally to win another thrilling series as Lebron is the best closer in the game.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.
The guy who pointed out that all three games Indiana won in the ECF were close, calls Lebron the best closer in the game.

Game 1 of the Finals was another close loss. Game 6 the Heat got the miracle win but before the last 30 seconds, in a close game the Spurs pulled away.

The game they lost to the Bulls in the playoffs? Close game.

Lebrons the best player but he is not a great closer. Miami is at its best when they're up 10.

This pretty much true. Makes for compelling drama.

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.
I can see it now. You'll bump this when they are trailing in a series to Indiana or Chicago and everyone is counting them dead.

Then Sven will bump this thread a week after you did when the Heat rally to win another thrilling series as Lebron is the best closer in the game.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.
The guy who pointed out that all three games Indiana won in the ECF were close, calls Lebron the best closer in the game.

Game 1 of the Finals was another close loss. Game 6 the Heat got the miracle win but before the last 30 seconds, in a close game the Spurs pulled away.

The game they lost to the Bulls in the playoffs? Close game.

Lebrons the best player but he is not a great closer. Miami is at its best when they're up 10.

You are seriously pressing. Lebron has stepped up many times in pressure situations. I'm guessing you forgot game 4 vs Indiana in 2012, game 6 and 7 against Boston in 2012. The entire NBA finals in 2012.

Probably also forgot game 1 vs Indiana in the ECF's, how game 5 was close then due to Lebron put them away.

Then games 4, 6 and 7 of the NBA Finals in 2013 Lebron closed it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9C7FUAP9HA

Hit a huge shot in a game 7 to CLOSE the game.

He has two rings the past two years. He's the best closer in the game.

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.
I can see it now. You'll bump this when they are trailing in a series to Indiana or Chicago and everyone is counting them dead.

Then Sven will bump this thread a week after you did when the Heat rally to win another thrilling series as Lebron is the best closer in the game.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.
Miami is at its best when they're up 10.

Damn that is some real insightful analysis there.

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.
I can see it now. You'll bump this when they are trailing in a series to Indiana or Chicago and everyone is counting them dead.

Then Sven will bump this thread a week after you did when the Heat rally to win another thrilling series as Lebron is the best closer in the game.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.
The guy who pointed out that all three games Indiana won in the ECF were close, calls Lebron the best closer in the game.

Game 1 of the Finals was another close loss. Game 6 the Heat got the miracle win but before the last 30 seconds, in a close game the Spurs pulled away.

The game they lost to the Bulls in the playoffs? Close game.

Lebrons the best player but he is not a great closer. Miami is at its best when they're up 10.
You are seriously pressing. Lebron has stepped up many times in pressure situations. I'm guessing you forgot game 4 vs Indiana in 2012, game 6 and 7 against Boston in 2012. The entire NBA finals in 2012.

Probably also forgot game 1 vs Indiana in the ECF's, how game 5 was close then due to Lebron put them away.

Then games 4, 6 and 7 of the NBA Finals in 2013 Lebron closed it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9C7FUAP9HA

Hit a huge shot in a game 7 to CLOSE the game.

He has two rings the past two years. He's the best closer in the game.

Lebron had probably the best game ever played in that game 6 against Boston. But I wouldn't regard game 6 or 7 of that series close games down the stretch. If you want to stretch "closer" into a meaningless word that just means "wins the series" then obviously he's the best, he's the best player on the defending champion. But I think defining it that way is stupid.

Games 1-4 against OKC were close. They also lost game 1. And in game 2, ya boi Lebron fouled Durant when they were up 2 with 10 seconds left. A no call that was so bad it not only was criticized by the announcers but they even pointed out that Lebron actually fouled him two seperate to times on the play. As long as we are arbitrarily going back in in time, Dallas.

If you're going to give Lebron credit for game 6 against the Spurs then this is pointless. Allowing a team, in a close out game, to get a lead that it would take a miracle to overcome and then not even hitting the game winner. What a closer.

Kobe's right on this. Bron Bron's easily the best player in the game. Closing isn't his strength.

His post up game is coming along nicely. Could be helpful. He never had a move he could count on under pressure

Rose won't be the same with the jello knee.

Bulls bench is awfully drecky. I think they should have re signed Nate to give them some scoring punch. They are going to have to make a move or two. Gibson is a good back up big guy, and Dunleavy is a decent spot up shooter, but only going 8 deep is going to hurt them.

Lebron is 11-3 in closeout games the last three years.

He's also 5-1 the last three years when facing elimination.

When I said best closer in the game that's not necessarily down the stretch but more in big games.

The NBA is pretty simple. The best player is going to win the title. I'll keep betting on Lebron when he's going up against the Rose and George led teams.

TierbsHsotBoobs

The season is over.

Lebron is 11-3 in closeout games the last three years.

He's also 5-1 the last three years when facing elimination.

When I said best closer in the game that's not necessarily down the stretch but more in big games.

The NBA is pretty simple. The best player is going to win the title. I'll keep betting on Lebron when he's going up against the Rose and George led teams.

No argument that Lebron hasn't played great in big games. We are just defining closer differently.

I do think its worth noting that while playing great in elimination games is nice, avoiding those games and taking care of business in 6 or earlier is better.

His post up game is coming along nicely. Could be helpful. He never had a move he could count on under pressure

I'll remain skeptical of his post game until I see him embrace it. It was critical in defeating OKC a couple years ago but that was because Scott Brooks is a terrible coach and didn't know how to deal with it. They decided to just let Heat shooters get wide open looks. His post game really hasn't been a huge factor in any other series and it seems like he doesn't really want to use it most of the time.

The guys at Vanilla are scrambling to install new servers. Trust me, it's getting crazy in Montreal.

Bulls bench is awfully drecky. I think they should have re signed Nate to give them some scoring punch. They are going to have to make a move or two. Gibson is a good back up big guy, and Dunleavy is a decent spot up shooter, but only going 8 deep is going to hurt them.

I think they'll be alright. Thibs has always played his starters big minutes and you only need 8 guys for the playoffs.

They looked like a team that hasn't played together tonight and that's not going to get it done agains the Heat. None of these guys played with Rose last season, I don't think Rose and Butler have ever played together and Dunleavy is a new addition. They also lacked a little intensity tonight, I thought. For whatever reason.

Lebron is 11-3 in closeout games the last three years.

He's also 5-1 the last three years when facing elimination.

When I said best closer in the game that's not necessarily down the stretch but more in big games.

The NBA is pretty simple. The best player is going to win the title. I'll keep betting on Lebron when he's going up against the Rose and George led teams.
No argument that Lebron hasn't played great in big games. We are just defining closer differently.

I do think its worth noting that while playing great in elimination games is nice, avoiding those games and taking care of business in 6 or earlier is better.

That's the biggest problem for the Heat. They have an "on" and "off" switch. It burned them against Dallas. It SHOULD have burned them against the Spurs.

I haven't seen a team use the "on" and "off" switch this much since Shaq/Kobe's Lakers in 2000-2002. When they were playing at their best nobody could touch them yet they allowed themselves to get battled in series.

While Michael always had an "on" switch which is why he never allowed his Bulls when they were in their title run to be in that situation.

The guys at Vanilla are scrambling to install new servers. Trust me, it's getting crazy in Montreal.

CollegeDoog, TRUE!?!?!?

Lebron is 11-3 in closeout games the last three years.

He's also 5-1 the last three years when facing elimination.

When I said best closer in the game that's not necessarily down the stretch but more in big games.

The NBA is pretty simple. The best player is going to win the title. I'll keep betting on Lebron when he's going up against the Rose and George led teams.
No argument that Lebron hasn't played great in big games. We are just defining closer differently.

I do think its worth noting that while playing great in elimination games is nice, avoiding those games and taking care of business in 6 or earlier is better.
That's the biggest problem for the Heat. They have an "on" and "off" switch. It burned them against Dallas. It SHOULD have burned them against the Spurs.

I haven't seen a team use the "on" and "off" switch this much since Shaq/Kobe's Lakers in 2000-2002. When they were playing at their best nobody could touch them yet they allowed themselves to get battled in series.

While Michael always had an "on" switch which is why he never allowed his Bulls when they were in their title run to be in that situation.

They do have a little bit of an on/off switch, but part of the problem was Wade was injured and Bosh disappeared in last year's finals. Duncan fucking destroyed Bosh who is truly one of the biggest pussies in the NBA. Wade is still a very good player, but by the end of last year, he was struggling. When he isn't explosive, he hurts the Heat's spacing because he's not a very good shooter. I think the Heat's problem was just as much not having a true second all star than an on/off switch.

Almost every NBA champion had a second all star other than the '94 Rockets and Dallas, and both those teams had great role players. The Heat have good role players, but their frontcourt is thin, and without Wade at full strength, it was a struggle. LeBron deserves a lot of credit for winning a title with the team he had last year.

People really need to stop hyping up the fucking Clippers as they will never do ANYTHING.

Okay, I'm about to close this thread.

TierbsHsotBoobs

Okay, I'm about to close this bored.

The 1-0 Lakers are going to win the championship - Sports radio callers.

The Heat's big Achilles heal is the play of Mario Chalmers. The guy just murders them in every game. Sure he can hit three's but he always plays so stupid.

The Heat have a major on/off switch which was evident in today's Heat-76ers game. Wade already missing games isn't a good sign.

Last year at least they had a Mike Miller who can fill in. This year they have nobody who can fill in for an injured Wade.

The Heat's big Achilles heal is the play of Mario Chalmers. The guy just murders them in every game. Sure he can hit three's but he always plays so stupid.

The Heat have a major on/off switch which was evident in today's Heat-76ers game. Wade already missing games isn't a good sign.

Last year at least they had a Mike Miller who can fill in. This year they have nobody who can fill in for an injured Wade.

The thing about Chalmers is that he can have great games. When that Chalmers shows up they are basically unbeatable. But I agree, he's a stupid player. They can't play Norris Cole 30 minutes a night though. I like Cole but he's not a big minutes guy.

The Wade thing is a big deal. No Wade or even Wade not playing at a high level is going to be asking a lot of Lebron. He could drag them to 55 wins but they'll wear him out. I mean Rashard Lewis was giving them minutes tonight. You can't put that workload on him after the minutes he's played the last few years. Not to mention that you'll be asking Jesus and Battier to do more. Ray's 38 and Battier might as well be with the way he plays.

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i fucking hate the NBA, until the playoffs.

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.

I can see it now. You'll bump this when they are trailing in a series to Indiana or Chicago and everyone is counting them dead.

Then Sven will bump this thread a week after you did when the Heat rally to win another thrilling series as Lebron is the best closer in the game.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.

#NBATalk starts tonight

I have the Heat in 6

Indiana is fucking Indiana for those of you picking them. The Indianas of the world don't build on a thrilling 7 game loss to the champs. That's the high point. See Portland and Sacramento and Seattle for clarification

Chicago has an infected vagina for a point guard. Thankfully Rose can spend his endorsement money with RGIII on hookers and blow. That's all they will ever win.

The Nets just collapsed and died of old age.

The Knicks "lol". Melo is exciting. And a loser

The rest are there because someone has to lose in the first round of the playoffs,

The Clippers? Yeah right.

The Lakers? Your over 40 team at the YMCA could give them a run.

The Rockets have a bleeding vagina at center and lots of shooters around him - contender to lose in the Finals

My Warriors - if David Stern were still alive he'd have Curry in the Finals just so we could watch him average 50 in a losing cause.

The Spurs joined the Nets and the Lakers in a lemon party

The Sonics will Sonic. Durant needs to do what any self respecting super star does and LEAVE OKC.

No one gives a fuck about the rest. We're due for 6 months of "lots of teams can beat the Heat" followed by a month of Lebron beating everyone's meat.

Three Peat. RIP Pat Reilly

NBA, really? You must be time rich.

Indiana is fucking Indiana for those of you picking them. The Indianas of the world don't build on a thrilling 7 game loss to the champs. That's the high point. See Portland and Sacramento and Seattle for clarification

Yes people forget this franchise lost three game 7's in the 1990's. It's who they are. They are always close but not quite enough.

I think the Bulls are the biggest threat to the Heat.

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.
I can see it now. You'll bump this when they are trailing in a series to Indiana or Chicago and everyone is counting them dead.

Then Sven will bump this thread a week after you did when the Heat rally to win another thrilling series as Lebron is the best closer in the game.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.

The guy who pointed out that all three games Indiana won in the ECF were close, calls Lebron the best closer in the game.

Game 1 of the Finals was another close loss. Game 6 the Heat got the miracle win but before the last 30 seconds, in a close game the Spurs pulled away.

The game they lost to the Bulls in the playoffs? Close game.

Lebrons the best player but he is not a great closer. Miami is at its best when they're up 10.

I'm pleased with the first 24 minutes of the season

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.
I can see it now. You'll bump this when they are trailing in a series to Indiana or Chicago and everyone is counting them dead.

Then Sven will bump this thread a week after you did when the Heat rally to win another thrilling series as Lebron is the best closer in the game.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.
The guy who pointed out that all three games Indiana won in the ECF were close, calls Lebron the best closer in the game.

Game 1 of the Finals was another close loss. Game 6 the Heat got the miracle win but before the last 30 seconds, in a close game the Spurs pulled away.

The game they lost to the Bulls in the playoffs? Close game.

Lebrons the best player but he is not a great closer. Miami is at its best when they're up 10.

This pretty much true. Makes for compelling drama.

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.
I can see it now. You'll bump this when they are trailing in a series to Indiana or Chicago and everyone is counting them dead.

Then Sven will bump this thread a week after you did when the Heat rally to win another thrilling series as Lebron is the best closer in the game.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.
The guy who pointed out that all three games Indiana won in the ECF were close, calls Lebron the best closer in the game.

Game 1 of the Finals was another close loss. Game 6 the Heat got the miracle win but before the last 30 seconds, in a close game the Spurs pulled away.

The game they lost to the Bulls in the playoffs? Close game.

Lebrons the best player but he is not a great closer. Miami is at its best when they're up 10.

You are seriously pressing. Lebron has stepped up many times in pressure situations. I'm guessing you forgot game 4 vs Indiana in 2012, game 6 and 7 against Boston in 2012. The entire NBA finals in 2012.

Probably also forgot game 1 vs Indiana in the ECF's, how game 5 was close then due to Lebron put them away.

Then games 4, 6 and 7 of the NBA Finals in 2013 Lebron closed it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9C7FUAP9HA

Hit a huge shot in a game 7 to CLOSE the game.

He has two rings the past two years. He's the best closer in the game.

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.
I can see it now. You'll bump this when they are trailing in a series to Indiana or Chicago and everyone is counting them dead.

Then Sven will bump this thread a week after you did when the Heat rally to win another thrilling series as Lebron is the best closer in the game.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.
Miami is at its best when they're up 10.

Damn that is some real insightful analysis there.

The best moment of the season will be when I bump this thread during the playoffs and Race announces that it was just what he was hearing, not a prediction. I'll need to learn the difference.
I can see it now. You'll bump this when they are trailing in a series to Indiana or Chicago and everyone is counting them dead.

Then Sven will bump this thread a week after you did when the Heat rally to win another thrilling series as Lebron is the best closer in the game.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.
The guy who pointed out that all three games Indiana won in the ECF were close, calls Lebron the best closer in the game.

Game 1 of the Finals was another close loss. Game 6 the Heat got the miracle win but before the last 30 seconds, in a close game the Spurs pulled away.

The game they lost to the Bulls in the playoffs? Close game.

Lebrons the best player but he is not a great closer. Miami is at its best when they're up 10.
You are seriously pressing. Lebron has stepped up many times in pressure situations. I'm guessing you forgot game 4 vs Indiana in 2012, game 6 and 7 against Boston in 2012. The entire NBA finals in 2012.

Probably also forgot game 1 vs Indiana in the ECF's, how game 5 was close then due to Lebron put them away.

Then games 4, 6 and 7 of the NBA Finals in 2013 Lebron closed it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9C7FUAP9HA

Hit a huge shot in a game 7 to CLOSE the game.

He has two rings the past two years. He's the best closer in the game.

Lebron had probably the best game ever played in that game 6 against Boston. But I wouldn't regard game 6 or 7 of that series close games down the stretch. If you want to stretch "closer" into a meaningless word that just means "wins the series" then obviously he's the best, he's the best player on the defending champion. But I think defining it that way is stupid.

Games 1-4 against OKC were close. They also lost game 1. And in game 2, ya boi Lebron fouled Durant when they were up 2 with 10 seconds left. A no call that was so bad it not only was criticized by the announcers but they even pointed out that Lebron actually fouled him two seperate to times on the play. As long as we are arbitrarily going back in in time, Dallas.

If you're going to give Lebron credit for game 6 against the Spurs then this is pointless. Allowing a team, in a close out game, to get a lead that it would take a miracle to overcome and then not even hitting the game winner. What a closer.

Kobe's right on this. Bron Bron's easily the best player in the game. Closing isn't his strength.

His post up game is coming along nicely. Could be helpful. He never had a move he could count on under pressure

Rose won't be the same with the jello knee.

Bulls bench is awfully drecky. I think they should have re signed Nate to give them some scoring punch. They are going to have to make a move or two. Gibson is a good back up big guy, and Dunleavy is a decent spot up shooter, but only going 8 deep is going to hurt them.

Lebron is 11-3 in closeout games the last three years.

He's also 5-1 the last three years when facing elimination.

When I said best closer in the game that's not necessarily down the stretch but more in big games.

The NBA is pretty simple. The best player is going to win the title. I'll keep betting on Lebron when he's going up against the Rose and George led teams.

TierbsHsotBoobs

The season is over.

Lebron is 11-3 in closeout games the last three years.

He's also 5-1 the last three years when facing elimination.

When I said best closer in the game that's not necessarily down the stretch but more in big games.

The NBA is pretty simple. The best player is going to win the title. I'll keep betting on Lebron when he's going up against the Rose and George led teams.

No argument that Lebron hasn't played great in big games. We are just defining closer differently.

I do think its worth noting that while playing great in elimination games is nice, avoiding those games and taking care of business in 6 or earlier is better.

His post up game is coming along nicely. Could be helpful. He never had a move he could count on under pressure

I'll remain skeptical of his post game until I see him embrace it. It was critical in defeating OKC a couple years ago but that was because Scott Brooks is a terrible coach and didn't know how to deal with it. They decided to just let Heat shooters get wide open looks. His post game really hasn't been a huge factor in any other series and it seems like he doesn't really want to use it most of the time.

The guys at Vanilla are scrambling to install new servers. Trust me, it's getting crazy in Montreal.

Bulls bench is awfully drecky. I think they should have re signed Nate to give them some scoring punch. They are going to have to make a move or two. Gibson is a good back up big guy, and Dunleavy is a decent spot up shooter, but only going 8 deep is going to hurt them.

I think they'll be alright. Thibs has always played his starters big minutes and you only need 8 guys for the playoffs.

They looked like a team that hasn't played together tonight and that's not going to get it done agains the Heat. None of these guys played with Rose last season, I don't think Rose and Butler have ever played together and Dunleavy is a new addition. They also lacked a little intensity tonight, I thought. For whatever reason.

Lebron is 11-3 in closeout games the last three years.

He's also 5-1 the last three years when facing elimination.

When I said best closer in the game that's not necessarily down the stretch but more in big games.

The NBA is pretty simple. The best player is going to win the title. I'll keep betting on Lebron when he's going up against the Rose and George led teams.
No argument that Lebron hasn't played great in big games. We are just defining closer differently.

I do think its worth noting that while playing great in elimination games is nice, avoiding those games and taking care of business in 6 or earlier is better.

That's the biggest problem for the Heat. They have an "on" and "off" switch. It burned them against Dallas. It SHOULD have burned them against the Spurs.

I haven't seen a team use the "on" and "off" switch this much since Shaq/Kobe's Lakers in 2000-2002. When they were playing at their best nobody could touch them yet they allowed themselves to get battled in series.

While Michael always had an "on" switch which is why he never allowed his Bulls when they were in their title run to be in that situation.

The guys at Vanilla are scrambling to install new servers. Trust me, it's getting crazy in Montreal.

CollegeDoog, TRUE!?!?!?

Lebron is 11-3 in closeout games the last three years.

He's also 5-1 the last three years when facing elimination.

When I said best closer in the game that's not necessarily down the stretch but more in big games.

The NBA is pretty simple. The best player is going to win the title. I'll keep betting on Lebron when he's going up against the Rose and George led teams.
No argument that Lebron hasn't played great in big games. We are just defining closer differently.

I do think its worth noting that while playing great in elimination games is nice, avoiding those games and taking care of business in 6 or earlier is better.
That's the biggest problem for the Heat. They have an "on" and "off" switch. It burned them against Dallas. It SHOULD have burned them against the Spurs.

I haven't seen a team use the "on" and "off" switch this much since Shaq/Kobe's Lakers in 2000-2002. When they were playing at their best nobody could touch them yet they allowed themselves to get battled in series.

While Michael always had an "on" switch which is why he never allowed his Bulls when they were in their title run to be in that situation.

They do have a little bit of an on/off switch, but part of the problem was Wade was injured and Bosh disappeared in last year's finals. Duncan fucking destroyed Bosh who is truly one of the biggest pussies in the NBA. Wade is still a very good player, but by the end of last year, he was struggling. When he isn't explosive, he hurts the Heat's spacing because he's not a very good shooter. I think the Heat's problem was just as much not having a true second all star than an on/off switch.

Almost every NBA champion had a second all star other than the '94 Rockets and Dallas, and both those teams had great role players. The Heat have good role players, but their frontcourt is thin, and without Wade at full strength, it was a struggle. LeBron deserves a lot of credit for winning a title with the team he had last year.

People really need to stop hyping up the fucking Clippers as they will never do ANYTHING.

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The 1-0 Lakers are going to win the championship - Sports radio callers.

The Heat's big Achilles heal is the play of Mario Chalmers. The guy just murders them in every game. Sure he can hit three's but he always plays so stupid.

The Heat have a major on/off switch which was evident in today's Heat-76ers game. Wade already missing games isn't a good sign.

Last year at least they had a Mike Miller who can fill in. This year they have nobody who can fill in for an injured Wade.

The Heat's big Achilles heal is the play of Mario Chalmers. The guy just murders them in every game. Sure he can hit three's but he always plays so stupid.

The Heat have a major on/off switch which was evident in today's Heat-76ers game. Wade already missing games isn't a good sign.

Last year at least they had a Mike Miller who can fill in. This year they have nobody who can fill in for an injured Wade.

The thing about Chalmers is that he can have great games. When that Chalmers shows up they are basically unbeatable. But I agree, he's a stupid player. They can't play Norris Cole 30 minutes a night though. I like Cole but he's not a big minutes guy.

The Wade thing is a big deal. No Wade or even Wade not playing at a high level is going to be asking a lot of Lebron. He could drag them to 55 wins but they'll wear him out. I mean Rashard Lewis was giving them minutes tonight. You can't put that workload on him after the minutes he's played the last few years. Not to mention that you'll be asking Jesus and Battier to do more. Ray's 38 and Battier might as well be with the way he plays.

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