Are the heat fluke champions?

[Chris Childs]

the heat are indeed fluke champions, and its funny when people try to say the pistons in 2003 2004 were flukes, they were the best defense the nba had ever seen, and unlike the heat, they atleast made it back to the finals the next year with the spurs to 7 games, the heat were clearly flukes, given the title, and are about to be swept out in the first round of the playoffs to a team they should have lost to last year with 0 All Stars

[Carrot Top]

The best team always wins in a 7 game series so I dont see how they are a fluke.This was a bad start but I still think they can comeback.

[Carrot Top]

the heat are indeed fluke champions, and its funny when people try to say the pistons in 2003 2004 were flukes, they were the best defense the nba had ever seen, and unlike the heat, they atleast made it back to the finals the next year with the spurs to 7 games, the heat were clearly flukes, given the title, and are about to be swept out in the first round of the playoffs to a team they should have lost to last year with 0 All Stars

Good job by your gm isiah giving the bulls a lottery pick. :bang

[easjer]

Complete fluke? Not with the way DWade played in that series. If he was anywhere near the same level healthwise as last year, they wouldn't be swept (and I still expect it to take 5 games), and might have a decent shot at winning the series.

Would the Heat have had trouble against the Suns or Spurs? Perhaps - but since they both got beat by the Mavs, it's hard to say. Mavs choked that series away, and the Heat capitalized. That, sometimes, is how championships are won - doesn't make them less worthy. Heat still came back from 2 down to win 4 in a row - that's an accomplishment.

[Carrot Top]

Complete fluke? Not with the way DWade played in that series. If he was anywhere near the same level healthwise as last year, they wouldn't be swept (and I still expect it to take 5 games), and might have a decent shot at winning the series.

Would the Heat have had trouble against the Suns or Spurs? Perhaps - but since they both got beat by the Mavs, it's hard to say. Mavs choked that series away, and the Heat capitalized. That, sometimes, is how championships are won - doesn't make them less worthy. Heat still came back from 2 down to win 4 in a row - that's an accomplishment.

Well said :toast

[timvp]

Yes, the Heat were a fluke. The Mavs should have won the championship but choked. The Heat were just lucky enough to be there to hoist the trophy.

But yeah, if you are a Heat Fan you shouldn't care. A ring is a ring.

[DarrinS]

Fuck the Heat. Mavs were a better team, but choked.

[Carrot Top]

So the Mavs choked 4 games in a row. :rolleyes

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Heat aren't a fluke in my eyes. Dwade ain't 100 percent right now. He missed his freethrows, which is the way he wins games! damn it!

[lefty]

The best team always wins in a 7 game series so I dont see how they are a fluke.This was a bad start but I still think they can comeback.
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[SpursDynasty]

Unfortunately, Miami lost some steam when Wade went out. Wade hasn't been the same since coming back.

[Carrot Top]

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

just like last year when the Mavs beat the Spurs and went on to lose to the Heat in the finals. :king

[lefty]

Man, let's face it

It's over ; not that I hate Miami ; quite the contrary, they avenged the Spurs

But Shaq is done ; everybody else is old ; rebuilding, rebuilding dong deng

[Trainwreck2100]

just like last year when the Mavs beat the Spurs and went on to lose to the Heat in the finals. :king


Yeah but they didn't have to make NBA history to do it.

[Carrot Top]

Man, let's face it

It's over ; not that I hate Miami ; quite the contrary, they avenged the Spurs

But Shaq is done ; everybody else is old ; rebuilding, rebuilding dong deng

True fans never give up it aint over yet. :ihit

[lefty]

True fans never give up it aint over yet. :ihit

I totally respect that
:toast

[sabar]

Can't really call them fluke, especially with Wade's injury. They could have made it to the finals again if he was at 100%, but they would still have a tough time getting through the Pistons let alone the Bulls.

[judaspriestess]

the simple fact that the Heat beat dallas by winning four in a row against those arrogant assholes, is not a fluke to me, thanks Heat :toast

Even though I still dislike snaq very much, it was sweeter to watch them humiliate the pricks any day.

[dav4463]

The Heat were not a fluke. They are proving themselves as worthy champions this year after all the problems they went through. Shaq was out for the first 35 games. Then Riley sat out for 22 games....the day the coach comes back, Wade injures his shoulder. I think they show just how tough-minded they are to get back into the playoffs.

[Carrot Top]

The Heat were not a fluke. They are proving themselves as worthy champions this year after all the problems they went through. Shaq was out for the first 35 games. Then Riley sat out for 22 games....the day the coach comes back, Wade injures his shoulder. I think they show just how tough-minded they are to get back into the playoffs.

:toast

[SpursDynasty]

Biggest flukes in the NBA this decade:

1. The 2003-2004 Timberwolves (Made WCF, missed playoffs next year)
2. The 2004-2005 Seattle Sonics (Made lucky shots all year, became a top West team, missed playoffs next year)
3. Dallas Mavericks every year

[dbreiden83080]

No they put it together and got it done last year but this current squad has ZERO shot at winning anything in the future. They need to trade Shaq in the offseason and get as much back for him as they can while they continue to build around Wade.

[bdictjames]

Shaq can't even put a ball into the basket 2 feet away. By the look of last night's game, Mourning's the real MVP of the team. :lol

[picnroll]

Heat were lucky to squeeze one out while Shaq was there. They had the good fortune of facing the no nuts Mavs. Team is a mess. Shaq is a shell, Walker, Jones, Williams, Mourning Paytons are ready or near ready for the scrap pile. Wade is going to have a looooong dry spell. Maybe he and his buddy LeBron can hook together somewhere. Did he get an option year built in likes James?

[Vinnie_Johnson]

The Heat won it beat us so can't call them too much of a fluke. Wade was unreal that whole run he killed us then dallas.

[ambchang]

The Heat can't be called fluke, but they are definitely one of the worst champions in the history of the league.

[DarrinS]

The Heat can't be called fluke, but they are definitely one of the worst champions in the history of the league.


This simple equation explains the Heat as champions


http://www.nba.com/media/act_dwyane_wade.jpg

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http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41786000/jpg/_41786932_avery416.jpg

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http://glitchimini.net/blog/images/NBA/20060618_DwyaneWade.jpg

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http://www.tennis.com/uploadedImages/Your_Game/Sports_Science/2006_04_19_choke.jpg


=

http://www.emptyconcept.net/blog/wp-upload/20060622_wade.jpg

[Carrot Top]

Jason terry suspension= reason mavs vs spurs went to 7 :)

[Obstructed_View]

The Heat took advantage of a terrible eastern conference and played over their heads to beat a team, known for playoff collapses, that started to celebrate their championship four games too early. It's a fluke, but they are still champs.

Well, at leat for one more game when they go back to being a laughing stock.

[Lp26]

I'm pissed that the Heat are so lifeless right now, but at the same time makes me feel a little vindicated.

I don't think they were neccessarily a fluke, but they were definately playing over their heads, and got very lucky w/ Wade's never-ending amount of FT's (which he can't make now, karma :lol ), and the Mavs choking tendencies.

[resistanze]

I guess Shaq can't use the "I make FTs when they matter" BS anymore.

[lefty]

I guess Shaq can't use the "I make FTs when they matter" BS anymore.

Yeah; that was a nice airball

[ponky]

ben gordon's making momma proud, it's a good thing she's there today, ensured that he would have a good game

[jacobdrj]

No such thing as a championship fluke in the NBA.

[baseline bum]

Man, Miami's doing a great job proving themselves as the worst NBA champion in almost 30 years.

[baseline bum]

Oh man, hacking Ben Wallace now? :lmao

Pathetic!

[resistanze]

LMAO @ Posey chasing Big Ben

[baseline bum]

Nice fuck you from Big Ben, hitting both!

[resistanze]

When Big Ben makes 5 FTs in a row, your season is OVER

[ponky]

i guess scottie's glad he didn't sign with the heat...wow, ben wallace with five straight free throws made?!?!?!?! good for him, especially considering that he was in foul trouble and his minutes were limited

[Leetonidas]

Ben Wallace is clutch

[lefty]

Wallace clutch FT's :elephant

[baseline bum]

Beautiful, Big Ben hits them both again!

[ponky]

:lmao 7 straight free throws, game over! congrats bulls!

lefty, your avatar, soooooo weird :lol

[lefty]

Steal

[Leetonidas]

This is the end for Miami. It's OVER.

[cornbread]

Ben Wallace slits their throats with 7 consecutive freethrows.

[Leetonidas]

:lmao Miami fucking SUCKS

[kingsfan]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif @ Walker. I love it.

[baseline bum]

Weak. I know the Spurs lost in the first round in 2000 after winning a title, but they were missing Duncan the entire series, and didn't get swept. :lol

[resistanze]

Well they've proved me wrong, I chose the Heat in 6. They ARE the worst champs in NBA history.

[Chris Childs]

Ben Wallace slits their throats with 7 consecutive freethrows.

When Ben Wallace makes freethrows like that in crunchtime...you know IT'S OVER!!!

[Borosai]

Miami was shit last year, got hot at the right time, and ran into the choking Mavs. Then they proceed to decorate their entire locker room with championship shit. They were probably the crappiest champs in a long time.

This year, they are shit once again, and by the glory and grace of Baby Jesus, they are about to be swept in the first round. They should not have reached the finals last year, and I am happy to see they will not sniff the finals this year.

[jacobdrj]

Saying I miss Ben... it doesn't do justice... I miss him so much. So much.

[lefty]

:lmao 7 straight free throws, game over! congrats bulls!

lefty, your avatar, soooooo weird :lol

yEAH, thanks
:lol
But painful to look at

[Texas_Ranger]

Bravo Bulls.

[Chris Childs]

LOL Wade Crying!!!!!!!!

[kingsfan]

Excellent job by da baby Bulls http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smielephant.gif http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/clap.gif The series with Detroit's going to be awesome http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/hungry.gif

[lefty]

Mike Breen is an IDIOT : "Shaq had never been swept in the 1st round" :wtf

What about 1994 you moron ????

[ponky]

Mike Breen is an IDIOT : "Shaq had never swept in the 1st round" :wtf

What about 1994 you moron ????

he's really unbearable, always making mistakes and having to hear him throughout the entire playoffs is too much

[jacobdrj]

Breen makes some historical mistakes, but I can bear to listen to him. His voice is not like nails on a blackboard. His mistakes aren't outrageous either, just shows he isn't a fan of the game his is working. I can live with that. What I can't live with is constant jabber from the color.

[lefty]

Breen : "Wade again ! puts it in ! Hoho" I can't take that anymore :pctoss

[ShoogarBear]

Breen : "Wade again ! puts it in ! Hoho" I can't take that anymore :pctossWon't have to.

[lefty]

Won't have to.

Well, he will replace Wade by Horry in that sentence :devil :devil

[tlongII]

Miami was a fluke champion last year. As much as I hate the Mavs I have to admit that they got jobbed last year by the refs. It was a blatant series fix by the commisioner.

[baseline bum]

Miami was a fluke champion last year. As much as I hate the Mavs I have to admit that they got jobbed last year by the refs. It was a blatant series fix by the commisioner.

You live by the whistle...

[Mr. Body]

Alonzo's loyalty didn't pay off. He looked pissed the team sucked so much. They got ran by a team, in Chicago, that's not even that great.

[baseline bum]

I never expected Miami to beat Chicago, but to not even put up a fight? Beautiful seeing Shaq get swept though, just like the good old days.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

:lmao! great turn of events!

[anonymous coward]

miami never was the champion, the 2006 champions were stern and his puppets (refs)

[Cherry]

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1439/not20070422328149df7.jpg

Heat 0 4 Bulls

[Extra Stout]

Alonzo's loyalty didn't pay off. He looked pissed the team sucked so much. They got ran by a team, in Chicago, that's not even that great.
Chicago could win the East.

[Lp26]

Saying I miss Ben... it doesn't do justice... I miss him so much. So much.

This series goes to show you that Ben wasn't the problem last year . . .

I dislike him now though. He left. I miss him, but he left.

[bulletedge]

As a Mavs fan ( and a very nervous one, at that) the Bulls just made my day with their sweep of the Heat. I must admit that I also really enjoyed seeing Wade returned to the status of mere mortal by NOT getting a call every time he had the ball.

Shaq is done. So are Alonzo and Payton. I don't think DWade is going to be winning any championships by himself in the near future. The Heat just need to be thankful that they were the beneficiaries of the Mav's incredible choke job.

Where did all of the Heat trolls go?

[sprrs]

As a Mavs fan ( and a very nervous one, at that) the Bulls just made my day with their sweep of the Heat. I must admit that I also really enjoyed seeing Wade returned to the status of mere mortal by NOT getting a call every time he had the ball.

Shaq is done. So are Alonzo and Payton. I don't think DWade is going to be winning any championships by himself in the near future. The Heat just need to be thankful that they were the beneficiaries of the Mav's incredible choke job.
Where did all of the Heat trolls go?

That's what I'm happiest about. Some of those Miami fans were extremely annoying.