Finals Preview? Rox @ Heat sponsored by chemistry issues and "pranks".

[Killakobe81]

It's never going to be ideal," Wade said. "Whenever you have this much talent, at some point, someone is going to feel left out. It's just the nature of the beast. But at the end of the day, we all have good intentions for each other and we've always figured it out."

Spoelstra points to the fourth quarter of Friday's game against Denver as evidence of progress. The Heat scored 36 points on 64.7 percent shooting in what he believed was a more balanced attack. James attempted four shots from the field in addition to four free throw attempts. Mario Chalmers and Ray Allen were a combined 7-of-9 from the field and Bosh made both of his field goals.

But Wade had one shot in nearly 10 minutes of action in the period. The bigger headache for the Heat was their 20 turnovers and spotty defense that allowed the Nuggets to build a 16-point lead early in the fourth quarter. Miami rallied to within 94-90, but couldn't dig all the way out of the hole.

"When you go through tough points in the season and there is adversity, you just have to work your way through it," Spoelstra said. "What we always talk about is sweat our way through it."

But that doesn't mean the Heat will have to sweat out any growing pains for long as James and Wade work their way back into a collective rhythm. Spoelstra said it's his responsibility to get James into positions on the court where he's comfortable and effective. The ongoing challenge is to find ways to pull that off without diminishing Wade's impact.

"What we've learned about this process of being around each other for so long and going through all of those battles together is that it never stops," Spoelstra said. "As much equity and experience as we have together, that doesn't mean you don't have to go through it again. You go through it again, and most likely differently. So we're constantly trying to figure it out and balance everything at the same time."

Juggling all of the issues has created some frustrations. But Bosh believes the bonds the team has built over the years run deep enough to withstand some occasional discomfort as long as the lines of communication are open and honest.

"We get stuff out," Bosh said. "Nothing's personal around here. We're all in this together. That's never an issue here. So when a guy is expressing something, I'd rather him get it out than keep it in. It's healthier not only for the individual but for the group."

Houston had its own version of group therapy to help get through a rough patch. It came Friday, when an issue with the team's plane forced the Rockets to spend an extra day in Chicago. Instead of staying cooped up in hotel rooms, Howard said he spent time with teammates shopping and pranking people along Michigan Avenue.

By the time they arrived in Miami, the Rockets were recharged and refocused on the task ahead.

It's two title contenders looking to shake out of slumps in a nationally televised game certain to have a playoff atmosphere. Both teams hammered away at their issues Saturday.

Only one will be pleased with Sunday's progress.

"We want to finish [this trip] strong," Howard said. "The last two games, we didn't come out the right way. Against a team like Miami at home, they're desperate for another win, coming off five games out of six they've lost. I know they're angry about it. As the season winds down, we want to make sure we're playing our best. And playing against a team that's won two championships in a row and has been to the Finals the last three years, they know how to get the job done. We're striving to be there."

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Who wins and why? I say Lebron finally breaks out his "slump" ...

Oh and LOL pranks and shopping ...

[AchillesHeel]

Perfect opportunity for Bran to break out of his slump, I think Houston will give him some easy opportunities behind the arc, which he should make

[Thread]

First 6 last June,,,,now a nice three-bagger this afternoon.

tee, hee.

[benefactor]

Miami rights the ship today tbh.

[Killakobe81]

Miami rights the ship today tbh.

I think so. Who is gonna guard James? sure Dwight will rim protect but what about when Bosh moves to center?
Patb is a fine defender but too small and overaggressive to defend James except in small doses.
Spo should get back to James flashing to the paint on secondary mis-direction post-ups versus straight post-ups and Lebron relying on his post moves and jumper which has improved tremendously but neither is reliable.
Him being a beast and a bully inside works best when he can catch the defense in rotation.

[sook]

We are too undisciplined this season and will get our asses whooped in SB tonight. That Chi game was supposed to be the cushion, but the team looked hungover from too much partying the night before.

[djohn2oo8]

We are too undisciplined this season and will get our asses whooped in SB tonight. That Chi game was supposed to be the cushion, but the team looked hungover from too much partying the night before.
I've never seen McHale do any of these things:

1) Draw up a play

2) Call a timeout on time

3) Yell in the huddle (Play Harder doesn't count)

4) Ride the hot hand

5) Bench anyone not giving effort

[Killakobe81]

Oh Mchale will be your downfall ...
Your recent win streak (before the past few games) is masking some sins both on the court (players) and on your bench (coach)

[Thread]

I've never seen McHale do any of these things:

1) Draw up a play

2) Call a timeout on time

3) Yell in the huddle (Play Harder doesn't count)

4) Ride the hot hand

5) Bench anyone not giving effort

Quit setting McHale up to be the easy patsy.

[djohn2oo8]

Oh Mchale will be your downfall ...
Your recent win streak (before the past few games) is masking some sins both on the court (players) and on your bench (coach)
Yes. No one is being held accountable, players or coach.

[djohn2oo8]

Quit setting McHale up to be the easy patsy.
It's true. What was his record before he came to Houston?

[Clipper Nation]

Quit setting McHale up to be the easy patsy.
You've nary room, you've made MVPau the easy patsy.

[Thread]

You've nary room, you've made MVPau the easy patsy.

He's never won a single playoff game without Kobe holding his hand. It was easy pickens.

[Killakobe81]

Quit setting McHale up to be the easy patsy.

Thread does have a point ...
I do think he is ill-equipped for a Finals run but he is the easy way out.
Reality is when rubber hits the road come playoffs I think we will see what Dwight is truly made of good or bad.
Harden also has some Finals demons to exorcise.

[spurraider21]

I've never seen McHale do any of these things:

1) Draw up a play

2) Call a timeout on time

3) Yell in the huddle (Play Harder doesn't count)

4) Ride the hot hand

5) Bench anyone not giving effort
the segments of huddles broadcast by the networks are not allowed to show strategy talk... literally every huddle you see on tv is about play harder, rebound better, get out in transition, i want some nasty, etc etc.

[Katherine Robinson]

Win or lose, the Rockets aren't in position to be more than pseudo-contenders without a team leader.

[Clipper Nation]

He's never won a single playoff game without Kobe holding his hand. It was easy pickens.
Your Kirby was shinin' shoes post-Daddy & pre-MVPau.

[Clipper Nation]

the segments of huddles broadcast by the networks are not allowed to show strategy talk... literally every huddle you see on tv is about play harder, rebound better, get out in transition, i want some nasty, etc etc.
Or, for Vinny Del Negro, "do it harder" or "run da play" :lol

[Thread]

It's true. What was his record before he came to Houston?

He's white. He's already cheated up in MN.. He's on the same team as Howard. So it's only natural you want to sacrifice him. I understand. Just don't think you'll do it here without paying a price, dj.

[Thread]

Your Kirby was shinin' shoes post-Daddy & pre-MVPau.

Kobe: 2

Daddy: 1

+ Gasol never won a single playoff game with Kobe holding his hand.

[djohn2oo8]

BTW, Kevin had Lowry AND Dragic. 9th seed. His system is read and react, you either win with talent or lose with talent, you aren't winning because of his system. And I've been saying this for the longest, Patrick Beverley is not a starter on any other team. Parsons has gotten wayyyyy too cocky. This team needs a Lionel Hollins/Pop type. Not a players' coach.

[Thread]

Thread does have a point ...
I do think he is ill-equipped for a Finals run but he is the easy way out.
Reality is when rubber hits the road come playoffs I think we will see what Dwight is truly made of good or bad.
Harden also has some Finals demons to exorcise.

We're already seeing it, but, Media is compliant in white washing it, while they help "dj's" of the world shove & position McHale over the trap door.

[Clipper Nation]

Kobe: 2

Daddy: 1

+ Gasol never won a single playoff game with Kobe holding his hand.
Daddy: 3 (Lakers)

MVPau: 2

Let us proceed....

[djohn2oo8]

We're already seeing it, but, Media is compliant in white washing it, while they help "dj's" of the world shove & position McHale over the trap door.
When all of your players are going 1 on 5, who does that fall on?

[Thread]

Daddy: 3 (Lakers)

MVPau: 2

Let us proceed....

Kobe: 2

Daddy: 1

Gasol: can't win a single playoff game with Kobe holding his hand. He was gonna be big shot last April. Him & Nash, starting fresh. Gonna show everybody. Big shots.

[Thread]

When all of your players are going 1 on 5, who does that fall on?

players. It's a players run league everywhere cept south Texas.

[Clipper Nation]

Kobe: 2

Daddy: 1

Gasol: can't win a single playoff game with Kobe holding his hand. He was gonna be big shot last April. Him & Nash, starting fresh. Gonna show everybody. Big shots.
Daddy: 3

MVPau: 2

Kirby: missing the playoffs & shinin' shoes as the first option. He was gonna show everyone that he could do without Daddy, but, he failed miserably & demanded a new alpha big to carry him. Bricked shots.

[Thread]

Daddy: 3

MVPau: 2

Kirby: missing the playoffs & shinin' shoes as the first option. He was gonna show everyone that he could do without Daddy, but, he failed miserably & demanded a new alpha big to carry him. Bricked shots.

Kobe: 2

Daddy: 1

[Clipper Nation]

When all of your players are going 1 on 5, who does that fall on?
Dale thinks 1-on-5 is good basketball, hence why he slurps Kirby so much :lol

[Killakobe81]

When all of your players are going 1 on 5, who does that fall on?

Fair counter, however there is something to be said for on court leadership.
To be honest Dwight tried when your team struggled early ...
I just dont see clear leadership on either side (coach/players)

A win today though despite the Heat's recent struggles would be huge.

[Thread]

Dale thinks 1-on-5 is good basketball, hence why he slurps Kirby so much :lol

No. That's what you thought when he got that thing at the top of the key and double crossed mine enemies.

Pierce:::flinching.:lmao

[Killakobe81]

Daddy: 3 (Lakers)

MVPau: 2

Let us proceed....

Dont pollute my thread with your Kirby trollin' plenty of other places here for that ...

[djohn2oo8]

Fair counter, however there is something to be said for on court leadership.
To be honest Dwight tried when your team struggled early ...
I just dont see clear leadership on either side (coach/players)

A win today though despite the Heat's recent struggles would be huge.
I agree.

[Clipper Nation]

Dont pollute my thread with your Kirby trollin' plenty of other places here for that ...
You can thank Dale and his parroting for that, tbh :lol

[D-Wade]

Did they talk about LBJ's chemistry comments in the pregame?

[Thread]

You can thank Dale and his parroting for that, tbh :lol

Crawl, motherfucker, crawl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Thread]

Did they talk about LBJ's chemistry comments in the pregame?


No. Because they weren't Kobe's chemistry comments.

[Killakobe81]

No. Because they weren't Kobe's chemistry comments.

Ha! good stuff but this was meant to be a game thread you just encouraging CN to continue ...

[RsxPiimp]

Lebron looks really tired lately. Dude has that "Can we all skip this regular season bullshit" look in his face.

[Clipper Nation]

Ha! good stuff but this was meant to be a game thread you just encouraging CN to continue ...
Translation: :cry "Stop dropping truthbombs on Kirby, CN!" :cry

:downspin:

[Killakobe81]

Lebron looks really tired lately. Dude has that "Can we all skip this regular season bullshit" look in his face.

This.

[Killakobe81]

Translation: :cry "Stop dropping truthbombs on Kirby, CN!" :cry

:downspin:

Translation wouldnt it be nice to have a place to talk hoops without Kobe being brought up?
Amb has a perfect thread for you to drop truffbombs topic here is ROx and Heat, savvy?!

[Clipper Nation]

Good start for Miami and the Kang, tbh....

[Killakobe81]

Good start for Miami and the Kang, tbh....

atta boy 2 out of the lat 2 I knew you had it in you ...

All jokes aside despite your unabashed ____ hate and Lebron love when you focus you are a good poster.

[Koolaid_Man]

Lebron looks really tired lately. Dude has that "Can we all skip this regular season bullshit" look in his face.

taking too much heat from the roid allegations..decided to stop injecting for a month...reflects in his play tbh

[RsxPiimp]

Nice post move Dwight
-Hakeem
:lol

[Thread]

Only pussies & assholes "pull the chair out" like Anderson just did. It's a shit move & has nothing to do with basketball.

[RsxPiimp]

taking too much heat from the roid allegations..decided to stop injecting for a month...reflects in his play tbh

Him and Wade looks pale as shit:lol

[RsxPiimp]

Not a foul on Hamilton

[LkrFan]

Your Kirby was shinin' shoes post-Daddy & pre-MVPau.
-15 points for deflective answers. Did MVPau win nary a playoff game without Kobe holding his hand or not?

[Clipper Nation]

-15 points for deflective answers. Did MVPau win nary a playoff game without Kobe holding his hand or not?

http://i.imgur.com/ISnEgk3.jpg

[D-Wade]

Lin:lol

[spurraider21]

pulling the chair is a way to slow somebody down who is being over aggressive in the post

[Jodelo]

Harden went to the basket on that fast break just looking for FT's. Wade got out of the way and his shot was not even close.:lol

Embarrassing!

[Jodelo]

Only pussies & assholes "pull the chair out" like Anderson just did.:cry It's a shit move & has nothing to do with basketball.:cry

:depressed:depressed:violin

[D-Wade]

Too many turnovers by our PGs

[Killakobe81]

http://i.imgur.com/ISnEgk3.jpg

Save that for another thread, please.

[sook]

Lebron blatant travel on that dunk. I counted 5 or 6 steps :lol. Still, it was explosive.

[Clipper Nation]

The Kang looks like he's finally out of his slump so far, tbh....

[Killakobe81]

The Kang looks like he's finally out of his slump so far, tbh....

It was fatigue i know others will say that is an excuse, but he wasnt even driving that hard to the rack ...

[Killakobe81]

LOL that Dwight "hook"

[Koolaid_Man]

Beverly is one black and ugly nappy headed muthafucker

[Koolaid_Man]

The Rockets are a shit team...I can't see them going anywhere...still pretenders tbh...TMAC and Yao might as well be out there

[LkrFan]

No rebounds for a 6'8" 275lb player who is faster, stronger, and monkeyballs better than anybody else? :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

Shane Battier is like a fucking anti-aging leech...a worthless fish feeding off the bottom of the ocean...nigga been leaching off good players for years...

[Clipper Nation]

Spo is underrated, but one thing I don't get is why he runs sets that require Bosh to pass....

[Koolaid_Man]

Lebron and Wade is playing with them clowns

[ace3g]

Patrick "Bateman" Beverley

[Koolaid_Man]

Rockets always look good but them niggas ain't going nowhere

[Koolaid_Man]

Timmy gonna put that dick on Dwight in the paint

[The Batman]

Really Bosh? Gettin dunked on by Beverley?

[Koolaid_Man]

Dwight can't fuck with Tammy

[Clipper Nation]

Could Capri be any saltier about The Rejection? :lol

[DarkGinobili]

LOL Bosh

[Koolaid_Man]

overall it's a shitty ass game....the NBA sucks without the Lakers

[Katherine Robinson]

Seems like Lebron is bored, I don't think the Heat are motivated to keep chugging along in the season.

[Koolaid_Man]

Seems like Lebron is bored, I don't think the Heat are motivated to keep chugging along in the season.

MJ and Kobe never got bored

[Killakobe81]

Spo is underrated, but one thing I don't get is why he runs sets that require Bosh to pass....

Another good take. YOu can make a case he is in the running for 3rd best coach after Pop, RC he, Doc vogel and Tibbs ...are next

[Koolaid_Man]

Bron is a poser

[spurraider21]

can somebody explain the origins of "kAng." never quite got it

[Koolaid_Man]

Another good take. YOu can make a case he is in the running for 3rd best coach after Pop, RC he, Doc vogel and Tibbs ...are next

Spo is not a good coach....

[D-Wade]

"The Heat have no one who can guard Harden" - another shit take by Bill Simmons:lol

[Koolaid_Man]

can somebody explain the origins of "kAng." never quite got it

Lebron has no low post game...

[Koolaid_Man]

Le_Klang

[Killakobe81]

MJ and Kobe never got bored

MJ did and chose baseball unless of course the mafia/stern made him run ...

Kobe got bored with latinas and started chasing low income white girls a la Tiger ...

Ok back to hoops please.

[Koolaid_Man]

"The Heat have no one who can guard Harden" - another shit take by Bill Simmons:lol

Harden does shit on Wade but Harden has no heart so it doesn't matter....all these phagotts go hard at Kobe but play like shit against each other...all this bitchassness is why they wont win shit

[Killakobe81]

"The Heat have no one who can guard Harden" - another shit take by Bill Simmons:lol

GTFO, if Lebron wanted he could lock him down but they need him too much on offense. Dat Simmons ...

[Koolaid_Man]

MJ did and chose baseball unless of course the mafia/stern made him run ...

Kobe got bored with latinas and started chasing low income white girls a la Tiger ...

Ok back to hoops please.

you're wrong on both accounts...

[ace3g]

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/4146319/patbev_medium.gif

[Koolaid_Man]

GTFO, if Lebron wanted he could lock him down but they need him too much on offense. Dat Simmons ...

please Lebron can't lock nobody down..Skinny Durant be bullying that nigga on defense...that nigga only gets blocks from behind...he couldn't even fuck with Tony Parker last year...

[Killakobe81]

you're wrong on both accounts...

How so? As great as MJ was he was SPENT after the 3peat. Everyone says he gifted the Rox the title the next year but I doubt he could of won 4 straight.

[Nathan89]

Beautiful gif

[Killakobe81]

please Lebron can't lock nobody down..Skinny Durant be bullying that nigga on defense...that nigga only gets blocks from behind...he couldn't even fuck with Tony Parker last year...

he is overrated by many on defense but he is still very good when "dialed in"

[Clipper Nation]

How so? As great as MJ was he was SPENT after the 3peat. Everyone says he gifted the Rox the title the next year but I doubt he could of won 4 straight.

Hakeem would have pushed the Bulls' shit in even if MJ didn't "retire" (aka get suspended for gambling) :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

How so? As great as MJ was he was SPENT after the 3peat. Everyone says he gifted the Rox the title the next year but I doubt he could of won 4 straight.

I respect you Killa..but you're fucking nuts over Lebron.....are you kidding me....MJ was banned from playing....and got the early retirement we won't say nothing treatment...where have you been ere body and their mama knows it...he could have ran off 8 straight if it wasn't for gambling on the game...who was gonna stop him...WHO?

[Koolaid_Man]

he is overrated by many on defense but he is still very good when "dialed in"

only when playing smaller players...look at him play D...he can't guard one player for more than 5 min...MJ did, Kobe, did, Paul George does now...but bron...he's always trying to act like he's D'ing up..I be watching that nigga...he can't guard anyone straight up and he shy's away from players like George and Durant...he likes bull dogging on shorter players only..that's why I was happy to see Tony Parker lighting his ass up

[Koolaid_Man]

Hakeem would have pushed the Bulls' shit in even if MJ didn't "retire" (aka get suspended for gambling) :lol


you're incorrigible

[LkrFan]

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/4146319/patbev_medium.gifDunked on LeBronze, Turdman, and Bosh Spice. :lol

[~O~]

The Heat are blitzing for turnovers. That's the only way they're going to win this game. Points off turnovers and pushing the pace. They've done well thus far but the Rockets are catching on. The short roll is opening the paint for Hou because of the Heat's doubles but the doubles are aggressive. The passes must be immediate in order to exploit defensive adjustments.

Harden isn't playing great but its only the first half. LeBron definitely wants this one. Dunks have looked rather serious and not about prettiness. There are always horrible calls and late calls so its expected. It is what it is. This is unpredictable.

[Killakobe81]

I respect you Killa..but you're fucking nuts over Lebron.....are you kidding me....MJ was banned from playing....and got the early retirement we won't say nothing treatment...where have you been ere body and their mama knows it...he could have ran off 8 straight if it wasn't for gambling on the game...who was gonna stop him...WHO?

Come now 8 straight?! This is not NBA2K ... no one has won 4 straight in the "modern era" MJ ran from the chance not only once but twice ...and he is the GOAT.

I call straight bull shit. Maybe he wins 4 of 5 or 5 of 7 but if he doesnt leave no way he sweeps 8 straight that is some childish worship tbh ...
Lebron probably aint winning 4 straight either. Heck Kobe and Shaq together could not win 4 straight.

[Mal]

Gerg Olden :lmao

[Clipper Nation]

Harden is such a faggot, one of the least watchable players in the league....

[Mal]

Harden is such a faggot, one of the least watchable players in the league....

Chalmers is bigger faggot tbh

[Koolaid_Man]

Come now 8 straight?! This is not NBA2K ... no one has won 4 straight in the "modern era" MJ ran from the chance not only once but twice ...and he is the GOAT.

I call straight bull shit. Maybe he wins 4 of 5 or 5 of 7 but if he doesnt leave no way he sweeps 8 straight that is some childish worship tbh ...
Lebron probably aint winning 4 straight either. Heck Kobe and Shaq together could not win 4 straight.



who would have stopped him and Pippen....Hakeem would have scored but that's it...the Bulls were not the Knicks...Houston Backcourt would've gotten run out of the building....plain and simple...they may have won 1 or 2 games but no way is Houston beating MJ in a 7 game series...MJ would have mentally fucked the Rockets all the back to their house..93-94 and 95-96....at best MJ wins 8 in a row and worst he wins 7 in a row...

[D-Wade]

Chalmers GTFO

[jimbo]

Greg Oden is still probably the Heat's best true center in the Big 3 era. Who was second? Big Z before his body stopped working?

[Killakobe81]

who would have stopped him and Pippen....Hakeem would have scored but that's it...the Bulls were not the Knicks...Houston Backcourt would've gotten run out of the building....plain and simple...they may have won 1 or 2 games but no way is Houston beating MJ in a 7 game series...MJ would have mentally fucked the Rockets all the back to their house..93-94 and 95-96....at best MJ wins 8 in a row and worst he wins 7 in a row...

I dont have to make a case he never 4 peat so an 8 peat sounds crazy.
a game thread is the wrong place for this but ... MJ had two chances to 4 peat and failed to do so opting out both times.
Still the GOAt.
just not a 4 peat champion.

[jimbo]

who would have stopped him and Pippen....Hakeem would have scored but that's it...the Bulls were not the Knicks...Houston Backcourt would've gotten run out of the building....plain and simple...they may have won 1 or 2 games but no way is Houston beating MJ in a 7 game series...MJ would have mentally fucked the Rockets all the back to their house..93-94 and 95-96....at best MJ wins 8 in a row and worst he wins 7 in a row...

Fatigue, well and the Magic apparently.

MJ came back from his gambling suspension, put up good numbers on efficient shooting and STILL lost pretty easily. His :cry "rust" :cry didn't change much.

[jimbo]

And tbh, if MJ (and somehow the rest of the Bulls) is immune to fatigue--why was he not immune to :cry rust :cry ?

[Killakobe81]

Parsons playing well.

[Koolaid_Man]

yall all crack smokers....dude had 8 on lock...Rockets bullshit ass titles simply wouldn't be

[Koolaid_Man]

That shot clock violation is another reason I can't stand Bron's bitchass..nigga looked right at the clock and knew he needed to throw one up instead he opts to let the shot clock run out so that a missed shot doesn't fuck up his efficiency...man I can't STAND that fraud ass shit

[Killakobe81]

Heat very sloppy.
They play like this in a Finals rematch vs. Spurs Pop will murder the Heat ...
just regular season but fatigue mental/physical are REAL concerns for the Reigning champs.

Liek I said still the overwhelming favorites to 3peat but I dont see a 4peat ...

[Killakobe81]

That shot clock violation is another reason I can't stand Bron's bitchass..nigga looked right at the clock and knew he needed to throw one up instead he opts to let the shot clock run out so that a missed shot doesn't fuck up his efficiency...man I can't STAND that fraud ass shit

I agree that is bitchmade but he does so many other things well. All great players have flaws even Mj even our Magic/Kobe.

[Koolaid_Man]

I agree that is bitchmade but he does so many other things well. All great players have flaws even Mj even our Magic/Kobe.

fuck that nigga...I'll never appreciate his game...nigga just ain't real to me

[Killakobe81]

yall all crack smokers....dude had 8 on lock...Rockets bullshit ass titles simply wouldn't be

You crazy. As close as a couple of those Finals were even against the Jazz you telling me if Mj was chasing a 6peat the Sonics couldnt of beat the Bulls coming off 5 straight titles?!
GTFO.

[Clipper Nation]

You crazy. As close as a couple of those Finals were even against the Jazz
Hell, MJ really should have lost one of those Finals against the Jazz but Stern stepped in to rig it for him :lol

[~O~]

The Heat are having a serious problem with that Short Roll. They aren't getting turnovers to save their ass and they also are turning over the ball. LeBron who is usually an extremely confident ballhandler seems to be having anxiety out there. This is going to be a grind.

[Koolaid_Man]

You crazy. As close as a couple of those Finals were even against the Jazz you telling me if Mj was chasing a 6peat the Sonics couldnt of beat the Bulls coming off 5 straight titles?!
GTFO.

That matters only slightly...during the finals MJ and Pippen smelled blood. MJ played poorly against the Sonics in 96 in fact he shot 26% in the finals but I still see them beating them if for nothing else to make history

[Greg Oden]

That shot clock violation is another reason I can't stand Bron's bitchass..nigga looked right at the clock and knew he needed to throw one up instead he opts to let the shot clock run out so that a missed shot doesn't fuck up his efficiency...man I can't STAND that fraud ass shit

How about the ridiculous 1 footed falling to the side shot he hit with about .4 on the shot clock earlier in the game.

Stop being a faggot, faggot.

[sook]

Rockets still not playing "their game."

I would be surprised if they pulled this out. This is a classic slump and will most likely be a 3 game losing streak.

[D-Wade]

A 6 esque 3 by Ray Ray

[Killakobe81]

That matters only slightly...during the finals MJ and Pippen smelled blood. MJ played poorly against the Sonics in 96 in fact he shot 26% in the finals but I still see them beating them if for nothing else to make history

I'll give you credit for being "all in" on Kobe and MJ.
But you sound like a young Lebron fan right now ...All 3 are great players but they all have their flaws.

[Clipper Nation]

Miami's horrible point guard play is their Achilles heel this year, tbh....

[~O~]

The pace has picked up..........that was quick.

[Killakobe81]

I tell you what this means more to Rox than Heat but some games especially for a MVP this is a big national TV game ...
Lebron should win this. he is by far the best player with quality support and the better coach.

[sook]

LOL he grabbed DMO and threw him to the ground :lol

no foul

[Jodelo]

Spo is really poor at managing the minutes for James...

[Killakobe81]

Harden exorcising his Miami demons ...

[Killakobe81]

Gotta give Artesia's finest (harden) props big game from him ...

[LkrFan]

Beard shitting on Wade. Who knew? :lol

[LkrFan]

Harden exorcising his Miami demons ...
Needed that shit when he was in OKC. He'd probably still be there.

[Killakobe81]

SO cal shitting on Chitown per par ...

[Killakobe81]

Needed that shit when he was in OKC. He'd probably still be there.

Truff bomb.

[D-Wade]

Nice Flash but hope he didn't just bump knees again.

[Clipper Nation]

Beard shitting on Wade. Who knew? :lol

Ambrosio reverse-jinxing Wade :lol

[Killakobe81]

Pat B shittin' on Heat PG's

[Clipper Nation]

Pat B shittin' on Heat PG's

Who doesn't?

[~O~]

He....Harden is taking off.

[Mugen]

Harden is a monster tbh.

[Killakobe81]

Still plenty of time ... but if Rox win this bigger than the win at home over Heat

[sook]

:lol

I love how everyone hates on harden when he actually gets contact to the line while Dwade gets the whistle over reputation alone.

[sook]

We have the momentum but the heat are really into this game.

[313]

It's sad that LeBron is the best player of the last decade. When you think about players like Magic, Bird, Olajuwon, MJ, they were all more skilled than Bron.

LeBron is kinda like Shaq, in that he's just a ridiculous physical specimen.

[Killakobe81]

Harden making his 3rd place MVP case like Noah did last week ...

[Koolaid_Man]

I tell you what this means more to Rox than Heat but some games especially for a MVP this is a big national TV game ...
Lebron should win this. he is by far the best player with quality support and the better coach.

Since you put it like that:


GO ROCKETS!!!!

[313]

Harden is a monster tbh.

:lol and people say he's not the best sg in the league

[Koolaid_Man]

Spo is really poor at managing the minutes for James...


Spo is a poor coach period..He would have been 1 and done had Duncan and Pop not shitted themselves

[Mugen]

:lol and people say he's not the best sg in the league

nobody says that tbh

[Clipper Nation]

:lol and people say he's not the best sg in the league

He's the best SG for sure, but that just proves how weak the position is now....

[Killakobe81]

It's sad that LeBron is the best player of the last decade. When you think about players like Magic, Bird, Olajuwon, MJ, they were all more skilled than Bron.

LeBron is kinda like Shaq, in that he's just a ridiculous physical specimen.

That is only partially true.
Lebron is very skilled especially as a passer but it is heightened by his Captain america physique.
Take his high skill level but put that in Steve Rogers (pre-Super-soldier- serum) and it would be far less effective.
Also Roids rumors or not Lebron takes way better care of his body and takes hoops more seriously than Shaq did ...

[Killakobe81]

Since you put it like that:


GO ROCKETS!!!!

Harden trying to make me a false prophet.

[Koolaid_Man]

That is only partially true.
Lebron is very skilled especially as a passer but it is heightened by his Captain america physique.
Take his high skill level but put that in Steve Rogers (pre-Super-soldier- serum) and it would be far less effective.
Also Roids rumors or not Lebron takes way better care of his body and takes hoops more seriously than Shaq did ...


Lebron is skilled at crab dribbling thats it

[ace3g]

one of those delay of game Tech's coming into play late in a game

[Mugen]

what a terrible Tech call tbh

[HI-FI]

lol at bullshit officiating.

[313]

:lmao refs

[Killakobe81]

Harden makes some shaky passes down the stretch of close games should just shoot.

[sook]

really ...delay of game?

[jeebus]

Allen carrying the team again per par.

[davethedope]

refs just killin momentum

[Koolaid_Man]

JVG has always called out the league..it's probably why he'll never coach again

[Mugen]

:lol how the hell do you call a technical in that situation

[Koolaid_Man]

really ...delay of game?

shut the fuck up Asian boy..you don't even know what that means

[~O~]

Wow...these calls are really putting the Heat over the top. The three second violation was fair. The delay of game was to give free points to Miami. Then the moving screens that continue to go uncalled.

[Sportstudi]

really ...delay of game?

this rule is just bullocks

[D-Wade]

JVG has always called out the league..it's probably why he'll never coach again

Can't even coach in college now after shitting on college refs earlier... :lol

[Killakobe81]

Pat B feasting on dem Howard showing up big ...or not ...

[poeticism707]

lol at bullshit officiating.


Good to see Stern's refs as usual awarding food stamps to the Heat.

Per par.

[HI-FI]

Heat don't have the same aura of invincibility. Relying too much on bad calls and PEDs at this point.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol People crying about refs when the Rockets are some of the biggest foodstamp collectors

[~O~]

The Miami Heat..getting away with basically cheating themselves to a win. Nothing new theere.

[Clipper Nation]

The Miami Heat..getting away with basically cheating themselves to a win. Nothing new theere.

:cry

[Mugen]

:lmao that's the shot you get after a McHale timeout

[ace3g]

Rocket 3 strategy not paying off right now

[davethedope]

NBA = 3pt shooting contest And Howard can't even post up

[Nathan89]

Rockets showing they aren't contenders.

[Koolaid_Man]

Just like in the Finals last year the MVP voters gonna give Ray Allen's performance to Lebron..Allen always seem to save that Nigga's bacon

[Clipper Nation]

Ray Ray giving Spurfan 6 flashbacks :lol

[Killakobe81]

:lol People crying about refs when the Rockets are some of the biggest foodstamp collectors

Cant deny that. Look I like Lerbon not the Heat but I think some just want to see the Heat lose. Lebron has driven to contact and has not gotten some calls and he is the biggest star in the league.

[Killakobe81]

Ray Ray giving Spurfan 6 flashbacks :lol

Bad news for NBA to be honest.

[spurraider21]

:lol HH thinking LeBron's supporting cast is on par with the 03 spurs

[kobe4life]

Great Satan gets bailed out again nothing new here. Mchale bailed him out by playing that piece of trash Lin and his teammates came through to pick up his choking ass in the 4th.

[HI-FI]

hopefully neither of these clowns win the trophy this year.

[313]

:lmao that's the shot you get after a McHale timeout
:lmao

[Koolaid_Man]

Heat don't have the same aura of invincibility. Relying too much on bad calls and PEDs at this point.

they didn't last year either..you forgetting about 6....that shit was in the bag

[Budkin]

Lolkets

[Mugen]

just terrible coaching from Mchale tbh. Shoulda had Jones instead of Lin and forced Miami to play big. As shitty of a FT shooter Dwight is, he at least has touch it when he's got Bosh checking him.

[Jodelo]

Awesome offense by Houston. :lmao

[Killakobe81]

Lebron still not looking like potential GOAT after great early start.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol HH thinking LeBron's supporting cast is on par with the 03 spurs
It's not that bad but it's also nowhere near the Team USA/All-Star-level stacked powerhouse that haters make it out to be, tbh....

[~O~]

Got to admit. The Heat got put into this position by terrible officiating. The Houston Rockets have self destructed. Jeremy Lin lost the game off indecisive play and being incapable of making any type of play. The Heat are going to win this one. The Heat can act all hype if they want but I know what I saw.

Good game played by the Rockets.

[HI-FI]

they didn't last year either..you forgetting about 6....that shit was in the bag
eh don't turn into Thread. that shit was like Murphy's Law, it doesn't happen all the time. Lebron got saved by basketball gods, I doubt it happens again.

[Koolaid_Man]

Dwight Howard making 80 mill a yr and I can't even tell he's out there

[spurraider21]

Bosh makes a jumper on one end, blocks a shot on the other... what a beast. rare skill set

[HarlemHeat37]

It's not that bad but it's also nowhere near the Team USA/All-Star-level stacked powerhouse that haters make it out to be, tbh....

Lebron is one of 3 players in the modern era to win a title with his #2 guy averaging less than 16 PPG in the playoffs, tbh:lol(Hakeem and Duncan being the others)..

[jeebus]

How did the Spurms lose to the Rockets this season? They look like dog shit. :lol Miami doesn't look any better.

[irishock]

Lebron still not looking like potential GOAT after great early start.

Aw shit, LeBron's not shooting 60% like he was supposed to.

[Bynumite]

Lelayup can't make a layup to save his life.

[Clipper Nation]

The Heat got put into this position by terrible officiating.
:cry

Lebron got saved by basketball gods
:lol Revisionist history

It was actually Wade who got bailed out by RayRay.... LeBron brought the Heat back into the game but Wade kept the Spurs in it by fucking up Miami's spacing down the stretch...

[Killakobe81]

Positives for HEAT

1. Will win with Lebron still not in top form.
2. Ray looking like "6"
3. Wade finding his Playoff form.
4. Despite the size advantage Heat held their own

Negatives:
1. That defense is not title caliber, spurs would destroy it.
2. PG play
3. Too many turnovers
4. Lebron still needs rest ...

[HI-FI]

Bosh makes a jumper on one end, blocks a shot on the other... what a beast. rare skill set
he's the MVPau of that team, so underrated.

[Killakobe81]

Aw shit, LeBron's not shooting 60% like he was supposed to.

I like Bron just being honest. Heat should be happy that they can win with him being inconsistent.

[Koolaid_Man]

Lebron is one of 3 players in the modern era to win a title with his #2 guy averaging less than 16 PPG in the playoffs, tbh:lol(Hakeem and Duncan being the others)..

shut your finger in the booty ass up

[jeebus]

MVP? :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Mugen]

if they call that a flagrant....

[Spurs9]

Terrible officiating if they call that a flagrant

[jeebus]

a tech? :lmao foodstamps tbh

[HI-FI]

:lol crooked refs

[Mal]

Lol refs

[Koolaid_Man]

they just giving Bron's bitchass all kinds of freebies

[~O~]

A technical? For...what? A Flagrant...for what? Like I said...I know what I saw.

[Killakobe81]

Heat are stacked just top heavy stacked. But they have the greatest 3 point shooter ever BACKING up wade ... who is a #2/#3 option that = STACKED.

[Koolaid_Man]

GOAT my ass...that nigga is a fraud to MJ and Kobe....

[spurraider21]

Lebron is one of 3 players in the modern era to win a title with his #2 guy averaging less than 16 PPG in the playoffs, tbh:lol(Hakeem and Duncan being the others)..
you can look at the raw numbers, but be real

you are comparing Wade to Jax, Bosh to 03 Robinson, etc.

[Clipper Nation]

Rocketrefs getting a taste of their own medicine, tbh :lol

[Mugen]

How sauced is McHale getting after this one tbh?

[HarlemHeat37]

IIRC, Houston ranks in the top 3 in ISO plays, yet in the bottom 3 at efficiency on ISO plays:lol..

I wonder what they could do with a decent coach, tbh..

[Koolaid_Man]

Heat are stacked just top heavy stacked. But they have the greatest 3 point shooter ever BACKING up wade ... who is a #2/#3 option that = STACKED.

I bet you want to change your screen name to KillaBron so bad don't you...lol

[kobe4life]

Great Satan like always needs bail outs. The refs gave him a lot of bs bail outs in this game. The guy is a big pussy just look at how Beverly knocked the shit out of him with out fearing him.

[jeebus]

Well, the refs and Silver are happy with this outcome

[Thread]

First 6 last June,,,,now a nice three-bagger this afternoon.

tee, hee.

Oh, the old three-bagger.

Me so horny. Me love you long time!!!

[TIMMYtoZO]

The Rockets continue to show why they are still the biggest threat to the Heatles this season. I really hope Miami sees this team in June, or the Finals will just be a coronation.

[Killakobe81]

Dat's a bad call but the game was lost before that ...
Wade/Ray was the key here ...

They getting over 45 point from the SG spot add that to James and you can't win ...

[Mugen]

Should get Dwert a 3pt attempt here so he can have a lil bit of fun tbh

[Thread]

Dwight Howard making 80 mill a yr and I can't even tell he's out there


Kool Aid Man

[Koolaid_Man]

I can't for the life me figure out how any real SPur fan would cheer for this fraud...

[sook]

The heat just balled down the stretch but ok not a big fan of off the ball calls. The heat still would have won but to be able to give techs like that is scary.

[Killakobe81]

The Rockets continue to show why they are still the biggest threat to the Heatles this season. I really hope Miami sees this team in June, or the Finals will just be a coronation.

GTFO with dat idiot coach?
Heat defense was shitty Spurs win this game tbh ...

A rematch is looking like the best series unless OKC gets healthy but I still think Spurs/Heat will be most competitive if a boring ...

[HarlemHeat37]

you can look at the raw numbers, but be real

you are comparing Wade to Jax, Bosh to 03 Robinson, etc.

Wade was atrocious in the playoffs last year, tbh:lol..Miami was -54 when Wade was on the floor in the Finals, tbh, historically bad numbers..

Duncan had less help, but outside of that 2003 Spurs team and Hakeem's 94 team, Lebron's 2013 Heat team was the worst supporting cast to win a title in the modern era, tbh..

[GuerillaBlack]

Rockets didn't score after the delay of game freebie point. Even the first one was a bad call. McHale should have stayed big. Rockets were playing well like that.

[Thread]

RF will be shinin' shoes with old Dale. Oh, yeah,,,we're gonna have us a fine time.

[sook]

GTFO dat idiot coach?
Heat defense was shitty Spurs win this game tbh ...

Their defense was actually quite good. They forced a lot of t.os

[spurraider21]

The Rockets continue to show why they are still the biggest threat to the Heatles this season. I really hope Miami sees this team in June, or the Finals will just be a coronation.
all they showed is they will fold by resorting to shitty iso and contested 3's when the game is on the line. not a threat.

[Thread]

Rockets didn't score after the delay of game freebie point. Even the first one was a bad call. McHale should have stayed big. Rockets were playing well like that.

Keep your fuckin' hands off the ball after you score. Christ, what's so difficult about that? Go play fuckin' defense, dummy.

[Koolaid_Man]

RF will be shinin' shoes with old Dale. Oh, yeah,,,we're gonna have us a fine time.

:lmao we'll be dusting and they'll be lacing

[Clipper Nation]

Rockets completely choked in the clutch, 0-6 on FG's after the delay-of-game call, :cry but but but the refs handed the game to Miami! :cry

[~O~]

That was a crooked win which put the momentum in the Heats favor. However, they still outplayed them. Jeremy Lin and Shane Battier had terrible games. Jeremy Lin in the end was the deciding factor. After terrible shot selection to end the game, the Houston Rockets imploded. Kevin McHale's timeouts are poorly timed. He probably should have took a timeout immediately after the delay of game. That was should have been the moment he realized the game was being called a different way. The Rockets definitely died by the three. If they're going to keep taking that shot in transition and early in the clock, they're going to have to make a high volume of them.

[sook]

Rockets didn't score after the delay of game freebie point. Even the first one was a bad call. McHale should have stayed big. Rockets were playing well like that.

That's because Lin is a stupid turd. He has the iq of a retard, he shot that stupid 3 at that critical point of the game when we needed ball movement

[Killakobe81]

Their defense was actually quite good. They forced a lot of t.os

That was also some careless play by yall ...
Heat can play sooo much better on defense.
Spurs win that game, easy.

[Thread]

:lmao we'll be dusting and they'll be lacing

Yep, a lot of shoe shinin' startin' next month. Kiwi for everybody!!!

[313]

The Rockets continue to show why they are still the biggest threat to the Heatles this season. lol


I really hope Miami sees this team in June, or the Finals

lord knows you don't want to see us come June

[Thread]

That was also some careless play by yall ...
Heat can play sooo much better on defense.
Spurs win that game, easy.

Yep, yep. When it got down to brass tacks the Rockets just quit and shot 23 footers. Chickenshits.

[Koolaid_Man]

Yep, a lot of shoe shinin' startin' next month. Kiwi for everybody!!!

and waterMelon :lmao

[sook]

Rockets completely choked in the clutch, 0-6 on FG's after the delay-of-game call, :cry but but but the refs handed the game to Miami! :cry

Nobody said that. You won't see anybody say the reffs are the reason for the loss. The heat made shots.

[spurraider21]

Wade was atrocious in the playoffs last year, tbh:lol..Miami was -54 when Wade was on the floor in the Finals, tbh, historically bad numbers..

Duncan had less help, but outside of that 2003 Spurs team and Hakeem's 94 team, Lebron's 2013 Heat team was the worst supporting cast to win a title in the modern era, tbh..
i recall the +/- in the finals... the heat were literally better off with allen on the floor instead of wade. still, having the GOAT outside shooter as an alternative isn't exactly a bad option, while you still have wade coming up big in game 7

[GuerillaBlack]

That's because Lin is a stupid turd. He has the iq of a retard, he shot that stupid 3 at that critical point of the game when we needed ball movement

Yeah Lin shot the stupid three. Harden left Allen wide open, Howard the only player near the ball and tapping it back to the refs, McHale staying small, etc., etc.

[Clipper Nation]

You won't see anybody say the reffs are the reason for the loss.


Got to admit. The Heat got put into this position by terrible officiating.


Terrible officiating


:lmao foodstamps tbh


:lol crooked refs


Lol refs


they just giving Bron's bitchass all kinds of freebies


Great Satan like always needs bail outs. The refs gave him a lot of bs bail outs in this game.


Well, the refs and Silver are happy with this outcome

[sook]

Yeah Lin shot the stupid three. Harden left Allen wide open, Howard the only player near the ball and tapping it back to the refs, McHale staying small, etc., etc.

Yea some of those are lapses, but Lin consciously pulls up for a 3 at a point where Ray Allen himself wouldn't have shot that.

[GuerillaBlack]

They gotta learn how to close out games even if some calls don't go their way. I liked the way they played against the heat overall. Hopefully they beat Utah tomorrow.