2013 Eastern Finals: Miami Heat (1) vs. Indiana Pacers (3)

[MJALLDAY]

I thought the Pacers were gonna blow that lead. Good team but they've got some fumbling, bumbling ball handlers. I know people are gonna point the finger at Wade & Bosh but hey, these are the guys Lebron picked. Plus injuries are no excuse considering they played the Bulls without Rose, Deng & Hinrich and Indiana doesn't have Granger.

[homicide1550]

Game 7 is going to be great. Can't wait...

[RedPhazon8]

I know everyone has their own way of dealing with calls, but this is ridiculous.

[Cpt(K)]

Well.. when you only average around 1 foul a game you may become indignant. /nothating I didn't exactly agree with the call either, I mean, what's the restricted area for anyway? I thought a defender in there could not draw a charge.

[SoF'nAwesome]

This is NOT last year. I would rather see Heat lose to Pacers rather then get sweeped by Spurs.

Wade & Bosh, what to say.

[benji]

Wade & Bosh, what to say.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Dwyane Wade thinks he knows what is causing his Miami Heat team to become a shell of itself against the Indiana Pacers. And it is not his bad knee or Chris Bosh's sore ankle.

After the Pacers' 91-77 Game 6 victory Saturday night, Wade said he feels he and Bosh are having their touches and shots cut and it's hurting the team.

"We've got to do a good job of making sure me and Chris have our opportunities to succeed throughout the game," Wade said. "That's something we're going to have to look at as a team."

...

Wade implied James is trying to do too much.

"We've got guys individually who want to play better," Wade said. "But we've got to try to help each other out in this locker room and not leave it up to the individual to self-will it."

[RedPhazon8]

Wade & Bosh, what to say.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Dwyane Wade thinks he knows what is causing his Miami Heat team to become a shell of itself against the Indiana Pacers. And it is not his bad knee or Chris Bosh's sore ankle.

After the Pacers' 91-77 Game 6 victory Saturday night, Wade said he feels he and Bosh are having their touches and shots cut and it's hurting the team.

"We've got to do a good job of making sure me and Chris have our opportunities to succeed throughout the game," Wade said. "That's something we're going to have to look at as a team."

...

Wade implied James is trying to do too much.

"We've got guys individually who want to play better," Wade said. "But we've got to try to help each other out in this locker room and not leave it up to the individual to self-will it."

What I'd ask Wade after hearing this statement...



Anyway, since when did Bosh get a sore ankle? Must of missed the update...

[_Steve_]

Bosh rolled his ankle in Game 4. He left the game but returned later.
But let's face the truth: his game was subpar during most parts of this series. He is a fake tough guy that shies away from the physical game as much as he can.
I'm still shocked how many easy points both teams just did not make.
... and LeBron flopped again big against George in the 3rd.

[SoF'nAwesome]

It's just sad to see Miami struggle like this when they've had such an epic season and yes shadowgrin, that matters. The thing is, I think guys have gotten too cool with the fact that "Yo, LeBron will be there". If we don't make it through this series, then this will probably be in the worst way we could exit. People will blame LeBron anyway when he was always out there giving his best. Sad.

The dudes in SA are enjoying the series and they are like "ya bitches".

... and LeBron flopped again big against George in the 3rd.

The flop cop. Fuck Crawford, I want you in the NBA.

[NovU]

You imbeciles' ignorance brought me back from death. Wade has one bad game and you guys treat him like he's some sort of wash or bosh. Yet the team plays at their best when he gets it going in third or fourth to rescue Robin and Alfredz ass. Think about that now.

[koberulz]

what's the restricted area for anyway? I thought a defender in there could not draw a charge.

Not on body contact, but it's still an offensive foul if the shooter extends an arm or a leg to push the defender away.

Which didn't happen. So yeah, it was a bad call.

[stereoxide]

Wade bitching not getting enough opportunities. He had a chance to dominate in the 3rd quarter but failed to make shots. I thought the Heat would come back in the 4th after decreasing the lead to 4 but the Pacers simply overpowered them in the end.

[_Steve_]

Not on body contact, but it's still an offensive foul if the shooter extends an arm or a leg to push the defender away.

Which didn't happen. So yeah, it was a bad call.

Again a bad call on LBJ. It almost seems as if the league is punishing him for his comments on flopping. Or he just has a stretch of bad luck. Who knows...

[Jeffx]

Wade has to be more hurt than he's letting on, but what is Bosh's excuse? He's playing like a bitch.

Miami is having the same problem NY did against Indiana - lack of size in the paint, and their number 2 & 3 options are struggling. LOL @ Wade's remarks.

[_Steve_]

Wade can't even hit free throws now. His shooting from mid range is also terrible. But what really surprises me is his inability to hit layups. Something seems to be really wrong with him.
Nice drawn comparison to the Knicks vs. Pacers series. One guy is just not enough to beat a team in a playoff series.

[Sauru]

holy shit was i wrong. i figured the heat would crush them in game 2 and the pacers would look back at a blown chance to do something this series. hell they still might cause going home up 2-0 would have been very nice for them

When I read your "Heat will crush them because they are outmatched" comment I shook my head, I think the Pacers match up the best with the Heat out of all teams in the East. In my opinion I'd like SA to advance to the finals against the Heat because then we'd get to watch Leonard matched up on Lebron. Well, actually I hope Pacers beat the Heat in 6.

The Pacers would be seriously awesome with a better ball handling point guard and a wing player who could spread the floor, Lance Stevenson is erratic as hell, every time he got the ball I was like oh shit. This series is very exciting!

Holy damn has Paul George been amazing. That guy is a lot of fun to watch.
Paul George's dunk:

i stand by the heat being good despite the coach they have. give the heat a real coach and they just flat out destroy the league.

being said the pacers have played great, much better than i thought they would. miami is still going to win game 7 though and go on to repeat

[SoF'nAwesome]

No man, respect for Spo. That guy is very hard-working. And yous people shouldn't blame him. Blame the Heat inactive roster except Bron. But I as a fan, understand what they are going through and it's cool. Always next year

[_Steve_]

I have to agree on Sauru that another coach (e.g. Pop or Thibs) might probably get more out of the team.
Sometimes Spo looks just helpless and too passive. I also can't image that Pop's players would criticize teammates/the coach in public AND expect to play the next game. Bitchin' ain't helpin'.

[shadowgrin]

lol at Wade only now noticing the stat-whore LeBron's ballhogging.
People seem to forget about the comment LeBron made when they lost to the Mavs in game 5 of the Finals about him having a triple double despite losing the game.
He's a closet stat-whore.

I know people are gonna point the finger at Wade & Bosh but hey, these are the guys Lebron picked. Plus injuries are no excuse considering they played the Bulls without Rose, Deng & Hinrich and Indiana doesn't have Granger.

Noah also played hurt against the Heat.

[Jackal]

i stand by the heat being good despite the coach they have. give the heat a real coach and they just flat out destroy the league.

being said the pacers have played great, much better than i thought they would. miami is still going to win game 7 though and go on to repeat

See now you're talking that old man talk. First off I'm rooting for the Pacers to kick the Heat out and secondly you know the trophy is coming back to the Western conference this year.

Roy Hibbert is a boss. The big fella has a new fan in me!

[Andrew]

Paul George does it again:

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Great win for the Pacers, but completing the upset in Miami may be too tall an order. I'm just hoping that we'll get a competitive game, you never want to see a seven game series end on an anti-climactic note.

[Jeffx]

Andrew, if Wade and Bosh don't get it going, Pacers have an excellent shot at winning. Just keep riding the big men.

Pacers/Spurs - first ever finals with two former ABA teams.

[Andrew]

Andrew, if Wade and Bosh don't get it going, Pacers have an excellent shot at winning. Just keep riding the big men.

So long as they don't go cold themselves in the second half, as they did in Game 6.

Pacers/Spurs - first ever finals with two former ABA teams.

Second; Spurs vs Nets in 2003.

[Sauru]

i stand by the heat being good despite the coach they have. give the heat a real coach and they just flat out destroy the league.

being said the pacers have played great, much better than i thought they would. miami is still going to win game 7 though and go on to repeat

See now you're talking that old man talk. First off I'm rooting for the Pacers to kick the Heat out and secondly you know the trophy is coming back to the Western conference this year.

Roy Hibbert is a boss. The big fella has a new fan in me!

he got a fan in me also. i remember when he came out of college i dreamed up ways for the celtics to get him so i have always liked him but now he is starting to really show why. also if the pacers cant win it then i want the spurs to get it. watching miami win it again would just make me sick. now watching the off season if miami loses will be very fun imo

[RedPhazon8]

i stand by the heat being good despite the coach they have. give the heat a real coach and they just flat out destroy the league.

being said the pacers have played great, much better than i thought they would. miami is still going to win game 7 though and go on to repeat

See now you're talking that old man talk. First off I'm rooting for the Pacers to kick the Heat out and secondly you know the trophy is coming back to the Western conference this year.

Roy Hibbert is a boss. The big fella has a new fan in me!

he got a fan in me also. i remember when he came out of college i dreamed up ways for the celtics to get him so i have always liked him but now he is starting to really show why. also if the pacers cant win it then i want the spurs to get it. watching miami win it again would just make me sick. now watching the off season if miami loses will be very fun imo

Over the past two season he really never had a dominate presence, but Hibbert has done a good job this year which is fun to watch.