It is isn't it? Can't see where it's going to go at the moment, but my initial thoughts are that the Heat's losses have been their own fault, rather than being blitzed by Dallas. SO if they correct their mistakes, then i see(and hope) that ring being on LBJ's finger.

Lebron has done well as Wade's sidekick. Shame he'll never win one on his own eh.

Dallas unbelievable 3 point shooting



Knew Barea was due a big game, definetely deserved that victory. Chandler and was brilliant too, Terry hitting some clutch buckets.

The whole of the world (apart from Heat fans) wants to see them fail. I have noticed how we had not one heat fan on this forum the past few years, then a few pop up when Lebron 'takes his talents to south beach".

Didnt even know the thread existed to be honest... but hey ho...

LETS GO HEAT !!!

Has anybody ever bought gear off NBA.com's store? Considering getting a hoody or something along those lines, but I've not looked too far into it, i.e. price, shipping, etc. Is there a way to view prices in pounds instead of dollars? And what's the general shipping cost?

Adds upto quite a bit with the shipping.

shipping costs are ridiculous mate, and in terms of sizing they can vary. bought two of the same t-shirts but with different teams on, one way too small one way too big, i bought xl in both. they can be good, but be careful and consider all options before buying.

Get on ebay. if you search enough, usually find it cheaper.

I want a couple of custom hoodies, mate. I've not looked at shipping but it occasionally advertises free shipping, but I guess that's only in the US? Either way, I can't go to Ebay for it.

I'm going to take my talents to South beach......



say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?

Told y'all weeks ago the Mavs would win it.

I don't think they'll defend it, though. A bit of a last hurrah, if you will. Was a good game, JET was on fire. WTF was up with LeBron? How can a player that good become so passive after the previous two series? Also, why did the Heat not go to Bosh more often? He was playing efficiently but it just seemed to be jumpers from the perimeter.

Can't do it when it counts. Guess which NBA player has the most succesful shots to tie or take a lead inside the final two minutes of a game since 2005...?

I am guessing it's Carmelo or Amar'e, as I imagine their stats are the only ones of interest to you



All joking aside, is it Kobe?

1. Melo 15
2. Kobe 14

That's why he turned to the Grizzlies bench after killing them and said "I do this". Great in the clutch and with the game in his hands. It may be the final minute, not two.

Shots to tie or win a game last season in the final 10 seconds.
Dwyane Wade: 0-4 (0%)
Lebron James: 1-8 (12.5%)
Paul Pierce: 1-3 (33.3%)
Kobe Bryant: 1-3 (33.3%)
Carmelo Anthony: 4-6 (66.7%)
Dirk Nowitzki: 3-4 (75%)

Where are the heat fans?

You've got a lot to say, considering it's not your team that won, come to think of it you didn't get far. You're acting like a city fan when united lost the CL final. I expected better of you Nik.

I predicted the Mavs would win. My team never had players predicting championships or mocking other players. Just enjoying that Lebum whingeing, trying to catch a ride to a title. FAIL. We'll be okay when we have more time to gel 2-2 in the regular season. We had no Billups in the playoffs pretty much and we have cap room as well (barring a hard cap in the new CBA). We have the purest score in the league and the most clutch player, learn how to play D on a consistent basis and we won't be far off.


"I'm taking my talents to south beach" ha ha ha ha ha.

In other news, espn 6pm every night for the next few weeks. Hardwood classics.

Bulls v Lakers 1991 Game five tonight. You'll get to see the difference between LBJ and Jordan, great as a team the bulls then as were the Lakers.

Heat fans still here, obviously very dissapointed but Im sure we will be back.

You cant knock Dallas in all fairness, there 3 point shooting in the last 3 games was immense. Doubt anyone could have stopped them.

I know you did mate, was only jesting. I agree that Lebron and co. set themselves up for a fail by bragging at the start of the year, and then i thought mocking dirk was a terrible act. But let's be honest, nobody was this angry when the celts did what Miami have done, it's the same in all sport, people hate what they are jealous of, it's why city hate united, and why most NBA fans hate LeBron and the heat. Like you said, the Knicks WILL get better over time together, but so will the heat, this was their first year as a team, and to be honest, it was mediocre at best, but they just lost in the finals. SInce when have the knicks had Kevin Durant, i agree carmelo is great in the clutch and he is one of the best all round scorers in the NBA, but durant is better imo.

There is no comparison between the greatest of all time and LeBron, not at least from my end, because i know better and grew up on Jordan and his Bulls. The Bulls team back then won't be matched imo.

The celtics traded for their stars and none of them had a TV show and a big elaborate stage celebration, that's probably why. I don't think the Heat are balanced at all. Wade and LBJ's games are too similar.

I agree, but it's not Lebron's fault ESPN wanted the show, he took the money like any sane person would do. I agree that they aren't balanced, i feel they would have been better not getting bosh and spreading his money evenly around a good set of support players, because the team right now is 3 big names and a few okay players, not good enough really.

Bosh has pulled his weight, he's been putting up consistent number, he hasn't been the problem.

I disagree with regards to the tv show, I'm a huge LeBron fan (not the Heat, just LBJ) but the TV show wound me up. Fair enough your going to trade teams, but he knew he was crushing every Cavs fan, and for the sake of about 5% of his yearly wage he could have done it in a much more dignified way and come out with a bit more respect than he did.

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Nikaed, you think D'Antoni will still be HC next year? Any free agents you want them to push for?

D'Antoni will get one more year. A defensive coach is being brought in. We've had Crittendon, Bonzi Wells and Joe Alexander working out for the team.Crittendon and Alexander were both lottery picks the past 5 years. I think we can do something with them. I see a huge turnover of players. I expect Shelden Williams, Jeffries, Balkman to all leave and through the draft and free agency a few bigs brought in. I'd like to see.

C- Dalembert(free agency) MLE
PF-Amare
SF-Anthony
SG-Pietrus(defensive guard, so doubt whe'd get him)
PG-Billups

Bench-

Carter
Douglas
Williams
Fields
Barron(free agency)
Alexander (free agency)
Crittendon(free agency)
Walker