NBA Finals - Spurs vs Heat

[Phil C]

It starts tomorrow. I will be cheering for the Spurs even though I hate to go against our Hero. The games are on ABC TV. The schedule follows and remember Games 5-7 are on an if necessary basis. They are playing for 4 out of 7. I assume the game times are CST but double check your tv guides to be sure.
Come on Spurs! 4 more wins.

Game 1 in Miami at 8 P.M. on 6-6-13 Thursday

Game 2 in Miami at 7 P.M. on 6-9-13 Sunday

Game 3 in San Antonio at 8 P.M. on 6-11-13 Tuesday

Game 4 in San Antonio at 8 P.M. on 6-13-13 Thursday

Game 5 in San Antonio at 7 P.M. on 6-16-13 Sunday

Game 6 in Miami at 8 P.M. on 6-18-13 Tuesday

Game 7 in Miami at 8 P.M. on 6-20-13 Thurday

[maestro]

Someone needs to find the clip/sound bite of the Star Wars " evil empire " jingle that they played for Darth Vader
Haha

Spurs vs the Evil Empire

[Bullaholic]

Go Spurs! Bring another NBA title home to Texas....

[D'Highlander]

It starts tomorrow. I will be cheering for the Spurs even though I hate to go against our Hero. The games are on ABC TV. The schedule follows and remember Games 5-7 are on an if necessary basis. They are playing for 4 out of 7. I assume the game times are CST but double check your tv guides to be sure.
Come on Spurs! 4 more wins.

Game 1 in Miami at 8 P.M. on 6-6-13 Thursday

Game 2 in Miami at 7 P.M. on 6-9-13 Sunday

Game 3 in San Antonio at 8 P.M. on 6-11-13 Tuesday

Game 4 in San Antonio at 8 P.M. on 6-13-13 Thursday

Game 5 in San Antonio at 7 P.M. on 6-16-13 Sunday

Game 6 in Miami at 8 P.M. on 6-18-13 Tuesday

Game 7 in Miami at 8 P.M. on 6-20-13 Thurday

Can someone tell me why these series last so dang long? Make um play back to back when they dont have to travel and this thing can be figured out in a week and a half if the go 7...

[maestro]

Tv dollars baby!!!!!
As Dickie V would say.

It is the ongoing battle for the " fan interest window"

Between NFL, MLB, NBA and college football

Networks and leagues are in constantly trying to " claim " viewer interest

[Maroon87]

Got my Western Conference championship shirt in the mail yesterday....just in time for Game 1. Go Spurs Go!!!

[maestro]

This week's Sports Illustrated cover boys!!!

Spurs big Three

[Phil C]

Game 1 starts soon. I hate to go against our Hero but I will be pulling for the Spurs to win. It is important for them to win this game or the next game since both are on the road and it would be bad for them to be 0-2 coming home. Go Spurs!

[Tejastrue]

Still a long ways to go but a huge win by the Spurs tonight!

[Roughneck93]

Still a long ways to go but a huge win by the Spurs tonight!

:2thumbsup

[Old Tiger]

I think I saw somewhere that the Spurs are 4-0 in Finals when winning game 1.

[Bull Butter]

I think I saw somewhere that the Spurs are 4-0 in Finals when winning game 1.

The Spurs are 4-0 in the Finals, PERIOD

[Old Tiger]

The Spurs are 4-0 in the Finals, PERIOD

exactly!

[D'Highlander]

I would love to see a sweep here. Could you imagine all the crying and bitching LBJ and Wade would do?

[Farmersfan]

I would love to see a sweep here. Could you imagine all the crying and bitching LBJ and Wade would do?



:iagree::2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Phil C]

Talking about a sweep is indeed premature. You have to remember that Miami is an excellent proud determined talented team and will be determined to win Game 2. Our Hero will be at his best. Remember the main thing is that San Antonio was hoping to split in Miami and they have already done so and if they can take Game 2 so much the better. Remember last year the Heat lost game 1 in the finals and went on to win the next 4. So we must be cautious and careful. I fell that the Spurs need to win at least 2 games in San Antonio and if they go back to Miami for Game 6 they need to have a 3-2edge. It won't be easy. Go Spurs!

[Phil C]

Game 2 starts soon fellow Spurs fans. I want to let you know not to be disappointed in the Miami win that is coming tonight but they are desperate and don't want to be down 0-2. Our Hero and his teammates will be at their best but be encouraged. The Spurs got the split in Miami they wanted these first two games and have a good chance to win the series if they can take 2 games in San Antonio so be encouraged.

[maestro]

No turnovers and the Spurs can stay close

[Phil C]

Spurs were playing good but looked sloppy and now at end of 3 Miami has a ten point lead. Miami is playing good but the game is getting away from the Spurs with sloppy play. Of course I am not surprised even though disappointed. Pop is going to burn.

[Saggy Aggie]

No spurs fans have any comments? Lol

[Phil C]

Game 2 happened as I expected. Now the series goes to San Antonio. The Spurs must win game 3 or the series will be over. Now the urgency is on SA's corner and I expect Coach Pop to make the needed adjustments. The Spurs surprised me by falling apart in the last 14 minutes but hopefully they will be prepared. We will see. If anyone had said they would split with Miami the first two games last week I would have took it.

[Tejastrue]

No spurs fans have any comments? Lol

and your team is...Rockets?? :p

[Saggy Aggie]

and your team is...Rockets?? :p

Lol yeah... The rockets are my team.

I'm not hating... Just noticing it got awfully quiet around the end of the 3rd qtr on here lol

[Old Tiger]

I had a 3 hour delay for my flight to Chicago yesterday so we didn't land till 745 and didn't get the rental car till 830 and didn't get to hotel till 10 so I missed the game


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[Phil C]

I am not one to brag but so far my analysis has been right on. Just like when I predicted the Giants would stop the Patriots' perfect season record in that Super Bowl.

[cougartino]

Lebron told Tiago Splitter to go take several seats!

[maestro]

Fantastic blocked shot

There have already been SIX coaches of PLAYOFF teams lose their jobs!!!

According to espn insiders.*** ????!!!

[Phil C]

The important Game 3 starts soon. I think it has the potential to be a blowout or a very close game again although I don't know which way. This is a must win for the Spurs. In fact for them to have a chance they must win 2 out 3 at home. If they lose tonight the series will be over. They need to play great all game long and not fall apart like they did Sunday. We will see. It won't be easy doing it against our Hero but hopefully the Spurs can win. This is the biggest game thus far now.

[1st and goal]

What's up with Genobli? Can't hardly dribble with any control?

[Saggy Aggie]

I think it has the potential to be a blowout or a very close game again although I don't know which way. lol stepping out on a limb

[Tejastrue]

Dang......how about them Spurs..

[hollywood]

Yawn

[Saggy Aggie]

Danny green was on fire again

[regaleagle]

Miami just got their butt kicked in every way by the Spurs. I'd say this series resembles Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde so far. I'm hoping it's Miami that's Mr. Hyde, lol....that they will want to go hide after this series is over, haha. Of course, the Spurs have the better coaching, so that's in their favor. Miami's team chemistry is nothing to be compared with that of the Spurs. They just happen to have a couple of great basketball players on the team, and sometimes Wade and Lebron don't exactly work together that well.

[Old Tiger]

Where is saggy? lol

[maestro]

I wish every jh and hs parent/player could view coach Pop's press conference.

He is not a man of a lot of words but....

I heard professionalism, lots of 2on2, 3on 3 drills staying ready, and competitive spirit.

Good stuff.

[maestro]

Is there anything more annoying than the national media and their " the sky is falling, the sky is falling " attitudes towards the team that loses.

It runs old to me.

The Heat were dead.....when they bounced back its Spurs doomsday....and now...the Heat are just a bunch of misfits story lines.

I will say this...if the Heat and LaBron win this series...it does not in any way promote greatness.

[maestro]

Old Tiger....that never gets old...post away!!!!! Haha

[Saggy Aggie]

Where is saggy? lol

Apparently you're blind

[Old Tiger]

Is there anything more annoying than the national media and their " the sky is falling, the sky is falling " attitudes towards the team that loses.

It runs old to me.

The Heat were dead.....when they bounced back its Spurs doomsday....and now...the Heat are just a bunch of misfits story lines.

I will say this...if the Heat and LaBron win this series...it does not in any way promote greatness.

I have gotten to where I rarely watch sportscenter anymore. If I want scores I'll watch ESPNews or go online to look at scores/stat lines.


The ESPN is a joke these days.


I'm excited to see what Fox Sports 1 will have to offer.

[Old Tiger]

Apparently you're blind

;) ..


No spurs fans have any comments? Lol

[Maroon87]

I have gotten to where I rarely watch sportscenter anymore. If I want scores I'll watch ESPNews or go online to look at scores/stat lines.


The ESPN is a joke these days.


I'm excited to see what Fox Sports 1 will have to offer.

I watch Dan Patrick a lot in the morning on NBC Sports Network. Very nice alternative to the ESPN circus.

[Phil C]

Game 4 starts soon. It should be a closer game than the prior two but Miami is on the ropes and I expect them to win tonight. Our Hero may play center tonight. We will see. The Spurs need to take this game or the next one and go to Miami with a 3-2 edge. Go Spurs! I hope I am wrong about tonight.

[slingshot]

Game 4 starts soon. It should be a closer game than the prior two but Miami is on the ropes and I expect them to win tonight. Our Hero may play center tonight. We will see. The Spurs need to take this game or the next one and go to Miami with a 3-2 edge. Go Spurs! I hope I am wrong about tonight.
Scary times indeed... ;)

[ogg]

Game 4 starts soon. It should be a closer game than the prior two but Miami is on the ropes and I expect them to win tonight. Our Hero may play center tonight. We will see. The Spurs need to take this game or the next one and go to Miami with a 3-2 edge. Go Spurs! I hope I am wrong about tonight.


I’m not a big Spurs fan but hope they win, I like Pop. One would think the Heat will come out very strong and aggressive and take the early lead followed by the Spur’s bench taking advantage of the exhausted Miami team, late in the forth.

[Phil C]

I’m not a big Spurs fan but hope they win, I like Pop. One would think the Heat will come out very strong and aggressive and take the early lead followed by the Spur’s bench taking advantage of the exhausted Miami team, late in the forth.

It could happen. We will see. But Spurs must keep it close. At the end of the first quarter Miami leads 29 to 26 and looks sharp as I expected. I wish the Spurs could start getting more productivity out of Manu as far as scoring points.

[Phil C]

Spurs starting to let it get away with turnovers and Miami playing great. This could be a repeat of Game 3 if Spurs don't start playing better. Of course this is what I expected even though I was hoping Spurs could keep it close.

[Saggy Aggie]

That was a beast spin move/pass that Parker just did

[maestro]

Keep it close until the 4th qtr Spurs!!!
Then make it happen

[Phil C]

Keep it close until the 4th qtr Spurs!!!
Then make it happen

I agree. Spurs came back and it is tied at halftime 49 all. maestro like you I feel if Spurs can keep it close at the end of the third they have a chance. Hopefully they will start hitting on some 3s. Danny Green is not trying the 3s but driving to the rim. Could be some of Coach Pop's strategy though but I still hope they can start hitting them.

[Phil C]

Just under four in the third and Spurs are keeping it close and behind 69 to 66. Hopefully they won't fall apart like they did in Game 2. No matter what happens it is encouraging because the Spurs are playing good but not at their best. Miami is playing at their best. Hopefully Spurs can take this game. We will see. Go Spurs Go!

[Tejastrue]

Well..it's the 4th and Spurs have kept it close...here we go...

[Phil C]

Not looking good. Spurs didn't fall apart but Miami is just hitting the shots along with a great game by Wade. Game 5 is starting to look extra critical as I think the Heat are taking control of the game as I expected but hoped differently.

[Saggy Aggie]

Dwyane wade out the team on his back

[Phil C]

Game 5 is of upmost importance to both teams. After that the other two games if needed will be in Miami. Spurs must win game 5 or it is over. If they win they have a chance - it won't be over because of Miami having home court advantage. Spurs must play better as they are capable but turnovers and missed shots killed them. If Manu doesn't start earning his salary it will kill them too.

[Tejastrue]

Like I said before, not an everyday Spurs fan but when does Ginobili decide to contribute. Throwing up some bricks tonight and a few poorly timed passes to boot. In reality though..if anyone thought the Spurs would sweep these 3 games has to be :crazy1:.

[Phil C]

Like I said before, not an everyday Spurs fan but when does Ginobili decide to contribute. Throwing up some bricks tonight and a few poorly timed passes to boot. In reality though..if anyone thought the Spurs would sweep these 3 games has to be :crazy1:.

I agree. A sweep by either team was not realistic. Game 5 is important and we have to see what happens in that one.

[Saggy Aggie]

Ginobili woke up and Danny green still knows how to shoot

[Phil C]

Just over ten minutes left in the game and Spurs are ahead 87 to 75. Come on Spurs! Hang on and get this win.

[Saggy Aggie]

Say goodnight Miami.

Spurs are shooting lights out

[Phil C]

Say goodnight Miami.

Spurs are shooting lights out

Not yet! Spurs are starting to blow it. Come on Spurs! Let's start scoring.

[Phil C]

Spurs ahead by 11 with just over 2 minutes. Still need to play good and not blow it. The Heat are dangerous.

[Phil C]

Spurs make big plays in last 2 minutes and get the important win 114 to 104. It was very important to go to Miami with a 3-2 edge. This was the Manu of old and was much needed.

[Roughneck93]

Spurs make big plays in last 2 minutes and get the important win 114 to 104. It was very important to go to Miami with a 3-2 edge. This was the Manu of old and was much needed.

:2thumbsup

[Saggy Aggie]

You have to remember that the heat won 27 games in a row earlier this season.

Scary times indeed.

[regaleagle]

The Spurs are a real team that Miami has to deal with. They have better team chemistry and a better coach. Heck, they have a better organization than the Heat. The Spurs are to be congratulated with this kind of showing, considering the overall talent on Miami's team. To win it all in Miami will be a HUGE task, but not impossible. But if they do win it all in Miami.....WOW oh WOW!!! What a major disappointment for the Miami Heat again. First the Mavs, then the Spurs....two TEXAS teams kicking their arses for all the marbles. Wouldn't that be something!!! Go get 'em, Spurs. You weren't even picked to make it to the finals by all the "talking heads". Well, looks like they're just bobbleheads now, haha....or bubbleheads....or just basketball bubbas.

[Tejastrue]

You have to remember that the heat won 27 games in a row earlier this season.

Scary times indeed.

Yet the Heat have not yet managed to win 2 in a row in this series...if all goes according to how this has played out..Spurs win in 7. Still, it seems I remember another Texas team not too long ago that won the NBA title in game 6, in Miami...:thinking:

[Phil C]

You have to remember that the heat won 27 games in a row earlier this season.

Scary times indeed.

Indeed. :(

[maestro]

For those that have NBA.COM the post game conferences have really shown the class of both teams' Big Three.

And Miami's coach has a great thick skin....although last night the reporters almost got him.

Coach Pop is always short and sweet with answers which is FUNNY.

[Maroon87]

Hope the Spurs close it out tomorrow night. Too much weird stuff can happen in a Game 7. Go Spurs Go!!

[Old Tiger]

The next game the spurs win will be won on the inside. I see the heat spreading out the floor and guarding the 3 point line. Look for Tim to have a big game because of it.

[Roughneck93]

The next game the spurs win will be won on the inside. I see the heat spreading out the floor and guarding the 3 point line. Look for Tim to have a big game because of it.

Tim is magical...:D

http://i.imgur.com/U0eyE2P.gif

[Tejastrue]

ha ha ha..that is priceless. I think I need to make an appointment with Dr. Duncan..Hair Specialist.

[Old Tiger]

I think the title of this video makes this hilarious


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOhIMh4aoh0

[Bull Butter]

Go Spurs Go!!!

[Old Tiger]

Joey Crawford is officiating tonight so make plans for game 7...the NBA has.

[Phil C]

Joey Crawford is officiating tonight so make plans for game 7...the NBA has.

I agree. Hopefully the other one won't be officiating Thursday night.

[Phil C]

Joey Crawford is officiating tonight so make plans for game 7...the NBA has.

There is one way to overcome them and that is really outplay the Heat and hit those 3s like the third game and if the Heat crowd them then Tim and Tony and Manu kill them on the inside. The Spurs defense also needs to play well. Of course Manu needs to keep playing well also. The Spurs need to get a big lead because if it is close Crawford will most likely see it goes to Game 7. If that is the trend if I were the Spurs I would pull out my players that could use a rest and play them Thursday. The experts are predicting Miami will win both games in Miami but then they had Miami winning Game 5. Spurs against the World and the corrupt (I have heard) NBA.

[Phil C]

Lebron James' playoff record when Joey Crawford is officiating 27 wins 3 losses.
Lebron James' playoff record when Joey Crawford is not officiating 41 wins 50 losses

Coincidence?

[Bullaholic]

C'mon Spurs---end it tonight and bring that NBA title home to Texas. I think the Heat will come out smokin tonight and shut down if they can't maintain a big lead for most of the game.

[BullBoy]

Spurs are bringing that championship back to Texas after tonight!

[D'Highlander]

Dear NSA can we please get the last weeks worth of txt messages and Emails between Joey Crowford and David Stern?

[Phil C]

Dear NSA can we please get the last weeks worth of txt messages and Emails between Joey Crowford and David Stern?

I wonder if Nike knows something we don't know.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/pair-lebron-james-brand-nikes-already-calling-him-161113547.html

[Old Tiger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TkUxrM2m31s

[Roughneck93]

Let's hope the Heat are jinxed now.

Leaked photos of LeBron's new shoes show him as a 2-time champ...


http://www.sportsgrid.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/lebron-shoe-together.jpg


http://www.kixandthecity.com/nike-lebron-x-low-floral/

[Saggy Aggie]

Timmy is going off

[Phil C]

Spurs ahead at the half 50 - 44. Still close. I hope they can keep it close and pull away in the fourth quarter so the officials won't be a factor. Go Spurs!

[defense51]

Anybody else notice how Eric Spoelstra always looks like he's about to cry when the Heat are losing?

[Phil C]

Not looking good at the end. It is close but Spurs offense missing too much. Parker not playing good and Manu has backslid. Game 7 coming but Spurs made it interested. I hope it isn't a blown opportunity.

[Old Tiger]

Spurs are cold here in the 4th quarter

[Phil C]

Less than 2 minutes left. Spurs behind by 3. I don't think they are going to pull it out tonight.

[Old Tiger]

Spurs up by 2 with under a min!

[defense51]

The Heat are melting under the pressure

[Old Tiger]

holy crap

[defense51]

This is why free throws are so important, the game should be over!

[Phil C]

Manu started playing good but Heat get a last second 3 pointer and we are in OT. Come on Spurs!

[Saggy Aggie]

Wooooow. First tony... Then ray Allen....

[Old Tiger]

ginobli lost thi

[Roughneck93]

Well damn...

[Phil C]

Heat wins 103 to 100. It was a well played game but unfortunately refs missed a foul on Manu in the last second which could have been costly.

[Phil C]

Don't get discouraged Spurs fans. They still have a chance to win Game 7. They must play like tonight but must make shots and Manu and Parker need to play a little better.

[Blastoderm55]

The Spurs beat themselves tonight. Missed free throws, subbing out Duncan and giving up second chance shots on two 3's late in the game. Yeah Manu was fouled but he had no business taking that shot. Pop's late game substitutions were very questionable. It's a shame Duncan's Herculean effort didn't get the win. I don't think the Spirs have it on them for game 7.

[Saggy Aggie]

Can't believe they didn't call a foul on that Ginobili drive

[Old Tiger]

15 turnovers as a team


8 of them came from manu

[Phil C]

Game 7 will be Thursday night. I believe this one will be one sided but I don't know which way.

[Phil C]

One of the experts has said "The Spurs blew their chance to win it last night. Home court rules Thursday."

Scary times indeed. :(

[maestro]

Again I enjoy the NBA. TV post game press conferences.

It has me believing that teams with no class get eliminated before the finals.

Both teams on the podium are classy, poised, and can FORM A SENTENCE.

Ray Allen speaking on his shot and what it takes to get to that point is must listening for jh/hs players.

Go Spurs

[Macarthur]

The non calls at the end hurt, but the Spurs had too many self inflicted wounds. If they make their FTs, it's church. Pop made some questionable decisions, also.

The sentiment seems to be that this is over, but I'm not so sure. The Heat, while they showed some courage last night, have a tendency to have a lot of fold in them. If the Spurs can keep this close, I don't see Pop and the Spurs failing late again and I don't see the Heat being that good late twice in a row. I still think SA has a very good chance to win this.

[Phil C]

The non calls at the end hurt, but the Spurs had too many self inflicted wounds. If they make their FTs, it's church. Pop made some questionable decisions, also.

The sentiment seems to be that this is over, but I'm not so sure. The Heat, while they showed some courage last night, have a tendency to have a lot of fold in them. If the Spurs can keep this close, I don't see Pop and the Spurs failing late again and I don't see the Heat being that good late twice in a row. I still think SA has a very good chance to win this.

Good points. The Heat have the home court advantage which is a definite plus but I don't feel the crowd is that big a factor in the pros. Both teams have players that have been to a game 7 so that can help settle the inexperienced game 7 teammates which is a big help. Remember last night the Spurs wanted to win but the Heat had to win. Now these factors into Game 7. They have rotated wins so let's hope the trend continues even though the Heat are capable of breaking the trend. If the Spurs play good like last night and take what the Heat give them they have a chance but they do need to do a little better on the free throws and avoid as many turnovers especially by Manu and Manu and Parker must play well. Also let's hope the refs do a good and fair job.
Also let 's hope the Spurs don't do like the Rangers did in the world series 2 years ago when they blew game 6 and came back playing sorry in game 7. Let's hope Spurs can come back determined and every one play well.

Ultimately it will probably come down to who wants it more. I will make a prediction tomorrow but most experts think the Heat will win.

[Phil C]

Another factor is that most likely the NBA and Stern want the Heat to win for obvious reason$. Most fans either love or hate the Heat like MLB New York Yankees. This would be enhanced if the Heat win and create more revenue. It is all about the money.

[Old Tiger]

A road team hasn't won a game 7 in the finals since 1978


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[Phil C]

A road team hasn't won a game 7 in the finals since 1978


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Let's hope a change is due this years. Usually when it goes to game 7 the final loser wins game 6. Now let's hope that trend continues.

[maestro]

Just read the Sports Illustrated article that goes back and interviews the major players of the classic battle between Barkley's Suns and Jordan's Bulls.

Two teams that were performing at their best in the finals.

Literally coming down to a single possession. And it wasn't Michael that shot the winner (Paxson)

This makes guys like Ray Allen, Manu, and Green very valuable.

Go Spurs

[Emerson1]

Just read the Sports Illustrated article that goes back and interviews the major players of the classic battle between Barkley's Suns and Jordan's Bulls.

Two teams that were performing at their best in the finals.

Literally coming down to a single possession. And it wasn't Michael that shot the winner (Paxson)

This makes guys like Ray Allen, Manu, and Green very valuable.

Go Spurs
LOL @ Heat fans. Thousands evacuated the arena before the game ended, then tried to break down doors to get back in and the cops had to keep them out.

I say Spurs win it tomorrow. Heat miss making the finals next year, and then Lebron opts out realizing there is little hope left with the big 3 taking up almost the entire salary cap. Comes to Dallas with Dirk and CP3.

[Phil C]

LOL @ Heat fans. Thousands evacuated the arena before the game ended, then tried to break down doors to get back in and the cops had to keep them out.

I say Spurs win it tomorrow. Heat miss making the finals next year, and then Lebron opts out realizing there is little hope left with the big 3 taking up almost the entire salary cap. Comes to Dallas with Dirk and CP3.

Hey Emerson remember that Phil Jackson commercial where he is critical of a double of Heat fans that think the game is over and try to get back in but can't and the Heat rally to win it. Ironic isn't it? :)

[Roughneck93]

LOL @ Heat fans. Thousands evacuated the arena before the game ended, then tried to break down doors to get back in and the cops had to keep them out.


Lol, the one guy in the video asking "why did I walk out?"

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/Miami-Heat-Fans-Left-Game-6-Early-Missed-Amazing-Overtime-Win-212150741.html

[Ville-D]

Lol, the one guy in the video asking "why did I walk out?"

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/Miami-Heat-Fans-Left-Game-6-Early-Missed-Amazing-Overtime-Win-212150741.html


True fans.

[Phil C]

Prediction time for game 7. Logic and the experts say the Heat and everytime I have said they would win they did.

For tonight I say the Spurs are going to fight and win and do what it takes to get it. I don't know who is doing to step up tonight (hopefully the whole team) but I feel someone will. Remember this is a prediction not a guarantee. I am not always right but this time I hope I am. We will see.

Go Spurs! Fight and Win!

[maestro]

Sure hope the Spurs can buck history of game seven roadies

[Phil C]

True fans.

I'm ashamed to say that lots of Spurs fans around here have given up on them and conceded game 7 to Miami. Hopefully the Spurs won't hear them. Go Spurs!

[Cam]

....they still playin'?.....:vrycnfsd:

I watched bits and pieces of game 4 of the Stanley Cup last night.....them boys are brutalizing each other!...I swear, if you gave them boys holsters with loaded guns during the game, they'd use em'!!...I've never seen so many angry White people with bushy beards in all my life!!!......Crazy gringos!!.......:crazy1:

sorry, didn't mean to hijack a basketball thread......carry on!......

[ogg]

I'm ashamed to say that lots of Spurs fans around here have given up on them and conceded game 7 to Miami. Hopefully the Spurs won't hear them. Go Spurs!

Question is will they play as crappy in game 7 as game 6, , , , Hell, they still almost won. Took it into overtime. Green and Parker must have a better game tonight. Timmy needs to be on the floor the final minutes for sure.

I think the Spurs win tonight and the Heat fans will feel confident about leaving early this time.

[Old Tiger]

Manu better get less than season average in minutes

[Tejastrue]

You know they've been harping on the age of Duncan the whole playoffs but Manu has been the one that looks 40 plus.. at least in this series. If he contributes anything in a positive way the Spurs will win.

[ogg]

You know they've been harping on the age of Duncan the whole playoffs but Manu has been the one that looks 40 plus.. at least in this series. If he contributes anything in a positive way the Spurs will win.

Think he'll coach when he leaves the Spurs?

[Blastoderm55]

I hope they start Diaw instead of Ginobili. Ginobili can come off the bench but he needs to be slashing and getting to the basket, not running the offense.

[Phil C]

Miami is ahead 18 to 16 but I am worried. Manu is still playing bad and Tony needs to do better. Battiea (Spelling?) killed Spurs with 2 wide open 3s. My prediction may be wrong the way things are going.

[Phil C]

Three minutes still the half and Miami ahead by 3. I hope Spurs can keep it close till the half. Both teams are obviously tired. Go Spurs!

[Phil C]

Halftime and Miami ahead 46 to 44. San Antonio has been kept in the game by free throws. I hope they can start scoring and play defense. A team may make a run in the third quarter and I hope it is the Spurs. Green has had opportunities to shoot threes but hasn't taken them. If he can catch fire that may be the spark Spurs need. Manu and Parker are playing a little better in the last few minutes.

[defense51]

The Spurs refuse to go away, I think Tim Duncan takes over in the second half and the Spurs win.

[Old Tiger]

35% shooting from the field....about 13% below season average and 20% below playoff average.

[Tejastrue]

Think he'll coach when he leaves the Spurs?

I think he can pretty much decide when he'll leave the playing days behind. Certainly has the brains and demeanor to coach. For now..there is another half or more to go in this one. Go Spurs.

[Phil C]

Miami by one going into the fourth. For the Spurs to win they need to start making shots and go on a good run. A close game or OT will probably go the Heat's way since home court in 7th game will be a factor. Both teams have fought well.

[regaleagle]

Eight minutes left and a 2pt. game....anything can happen to either team down the stretch for all the marbles here. The Heat are certainly favored in this one at home, but we'll see what the Spurs have left.

[regaleagle]

If the Spurs do win, it won't be because of Genobli's play....it will be because of defense in the clutch. Somebody will need to step up and start hitting 3's for SA(Green). They need to get at least even, or maybe a small lead before the last couple of minutes.

[Phil C]

Heat starting to pull ahead. Looks like it is going to be a Miami win.

[Phil C]

Three minutes left and Heat ahead by 3. Spurs have a chance but must play good defense and make shots these last three minutes. Come on Spurs! Fight and Win! You can do it.

[defense51]

Spurs are gonna need a miracle now.

[Roughneck93]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/msmatty35/smilies/boo.gif

[Saggy Aggie]

Well damn...

credit where credit is due though... LeBron was super clutch.

[Tejastrue]

So glad I'm not an every day Spurs fan cause these last 2 games would have really hurt. :weeping:

[Phil C]

Spurs played well and had a great season but the Heat were just a little better. No excuses. The better team won the series but the Spurs fought well. I am a Spurs fan and we must remember they gave us 4 NBA championships so far.

[Tejastrue]

The Spurs were just a free throw away from winning in game 6 and should have clinched. You don't give a player like James a chance to make amends. It is why I love to hate him.

[regaleagle]

And so goes the topsy-turvy game of professional basketball.....dribble, dribble.....squeak, squeak. Badee, Badee.....that's all folks!!!!

[Emerson1]

Well it's good to know as a Mavs fan that Ginobli is officially washed up.
Spurs are about to suck.
Wade is going to be in even worse shape next year. Lebron is opting out in 2014 when he realizes two washed up guys take up 2/3 of the Heat salary cap.
CP3 joins Dallas this year.
Lebron joins Dallas next year.
Mavs four-peat.

[Saggy Aggie]

Well it's good to know as a Mavs fan that Ginobli is officially washed up.
Spurs are about to suck.
Wade is going to be in even worse shape next year. Lebron is opting out in 2014 when he realizes two washed up guys take up 2/3 of the Heat salary cap.
CP3 joins Dallas this year.
Lebron joins Dallas next year.
Mavs four-peat.

Why would CP3 go to Dallas? Clippers >>>> and by the time LeBron would get there dirk would be worthless. If I was LeBron I'd go to Golden State lol

[buff4ever]

I still like SA's chances at a very good run next year. Leonard was very impressive for a 21 year old in the finals series. Tony has a lot of gas left in the tank, and green is a quality starter. The spurs should have some money to spend on filling a spot or two with quality player or two, and this could be interesting next year.

[Farmersfan]

Spurs had a great run but getting a Duncan to replace a Robinson is a once in a franchise history event. It isn't going to happen again. As good as Parker and Ginoboli have been it was Duncan that made that team successful. How much more does he have in the tank?

[Cam]

:vrycnfsd:....who won???.....:crazy1:

[Old Tiger]

Spurs had a great run but getting a Duncan to replace a Robinson is a once in a franchise history event. It isn't going to happen again. As good as Parker and Ginoboli have been it was Duncan that made that team successful. How much more does he have in the tank?

Tim was first team all nba. Manu shouldn't be back.






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[maestro]

The Spurs were just a free throw away from winning in game 6 and should have clinched. You don't give a player like James a chance to make amends. It is why I love to hate him.

Yes, sadly history will speak of the dominance of LaBron in the clutch...

And this playoff bracket was Miami all the way....

But Indiana and those Spurs had them beaten!!!!

Miami was going to take advantage of a gift second chance.

I'm happy for Battier.

[cougartino]

Heat always rises to the top!

[maestro]

Tim was first team all nba. Manu shouldn't be back.






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Duncan was fantastic during these playoffs.

[Phil C]

Heat may have a dynasty coming but not yet. One NBA championship does not mean dynasty or even two in a row but you get that third one or even 3 out 4 or 3 out of 5 or better then you can start talking dynasty.
I think Tim has one good year left and Tony should have a few and if as he should Manu retires they will have money for free agents.
I took for Lakers and Thunder to really work to improve their team next year.

[maestro]

With OKC being the future Western power...and LA possible....

Spurs missed an opportunity

[Macarthur]

Duncan really looked old, at times. He had a great series, but you could tell there were times he wanted to do certain things but his body just wouldn't do it. For example, 5 years ago, he would have eaten a guy like the birdman up. He would have made him look like a chump.

[Macarthur]

With OKC being the future Western power...and LA possible....

Spurs missed an opportunity

I'm not convinced that OKC has staying power.

[Old Tiger]

Manu has to go...



Spurs need to go after Jarrett Jack to come off the bench in a Manu type role.

They need to go after Josh Smith or Al Jefferson too

[Saggy Aggie]

Manu has to go...



Spurs need to go after Jarrett Jack to come off the bench in a Manu type role.

They need to go after Josh Smith or Al Jefferson too

If the spurs landed Jefferson, they'd be a championship contender again. Can you imagine how good he'd be if pop was coaching him up?

Leonard is going to lead the spurs and he'll be a perennial all star. He made a name for himself this post season. Plus parker has still got a lot in the tank.

[Phil C]

Danny Green showed up at the Heat celebration party. I am sure it was innocent and good sportsmanship but the ones who cry fix are going to have a field day. This will especially look suspecious if Green goes to the Heat when he is a free agent. Remember the fixers will point out how great he played early but not so much in Games 6 and 7. I don't think he should have gone even though as a Spurs fan I am sure it was innocent but the fixer criers are going to yell.

[Bullaholic]

Danny Green showed up at the Heat celebration party. I am sure it was innocent and good sportsmanship but the ones who cry fix are going to have a field day. This will especially look suspecious if Green goes to the Heat when he is a free agent. Remember the fixers will point out how great he played early but not so much in Games 6 and 7. I don't think he should have gone even though as a Spurs fan I am sure it was innocent but the fixer criers are going to yell.

Shame! Shame! :flaming:

[Phil C]

Shame! Shame! :flaming:

Indeed! :foul:

[Maroon87]

I'm not convinced that OKC has staying power.

I'm not sure they can win it all with Westbrook running point. He's too unreliable and sometimes just flat out of control. Then again, so was Parker his first few years.