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That depends on how you define "interesting." Mileage certainly varies. If you lived in this area of the country and actually knew about the Mavs, you wouldn't be so bored by them. Nowitzki's a great story and so is little JJ Berea. I can't find the Heat "compelling." Maybe Miller who played even though he was worried sick about the health of his infant daughter, but as for the others, the heck with them IMO. LeBron doesn't know pressure. Miller played under real pressure.
Then you should definitely think Dallas is more interesting. They close games. 
Oh, calm down. It's nothing to get riled up over.
I hear he'll be on milk cartons next.
Miami, compelling?
Compelling story or not, if the Mavs lose game 6 they're done, history, end of story.
Just last season, the Lakers came home facing the same situation the Heat face now, down 3-2 with the story being that the "old demons", i.e. lack of toughness, were still haunting the team. They won the next two and "re-wrote" the script. Now I'm certainly not comparing the Mavs and Heat to last season's Lakers. The point I'm making is that so many people's opinions seem to get shaped by what they most recently see.
The Heat really accomplished the goal they needed to accomplish in game 3. That win ensured that the championship would be decided on their home floor. If I were the Heat I would be thinking, 'the Mavs won two important games in a row at home, so can we'. If that happens then the story will be how Wade overcame injury to will the Heat to another championship or that LeBron finally showed up in the 4th quarter.
On the other hand, if the Heat really do have feet of clay, we will find out this Sunday. And if that happens, I don't want to hear squat from Lebron fans claiming he is better than Kobe. Kobe closes the deal. He demands the ball in the 4th quarters of the big games. In other years when LeBron lost in the playoffs, he, his apologists, and the media, blamed "un-talented" teammates. How will they do that this time? The "King" had better damn well show his aristocratic bloodlines Sunday or he will face the unfiltered wrath of NBA fandom for the forseeable future.
As for Dirk, if he loses another one, especially after being up 3-2, then he will remain a 'not ready for prime time player'.
All that said, the Heat are the more talented team and they have HCA and the last games of the Finals on their home floor. They should win it. But unlike last season when the Celts didn't even show up for game 6, the Mavs, I believe, plan on making an appearance.
Just last season, the Lakers came home facing the same situation the Heat face now, down 3-2 with the story being that the "old demons", i.e. lack of toughness, were still haunting the team. They won the next two and "re-wrote" the script. Now I'm certainly not comparing the Mavs and Heat to last season's Lakers. The point I'm making is that so many people's opinions seem to get shaped by what they most recently see.
The Heat really accomplished the goal they needed to accomplish in game 3. That win ensured that the championship would be decided on their home floor. If I were the Heat I would be thinking, 'the Mavs won two important games in a row at home, so can we'. If that happens then the story will be how Wade overcame injury to will the Heat to another championship or that LeBron finally showed up in the 4th quarter.
On the other hand, if the Heat really do have feet of clay, we will find out this Sunday. And if that happens, I don't want to hear squat from Lebron fans claiming he is better than Kobe. Kobe closes the deal. He demands the ball in the 4th quarters of the big games. In other years when LeBron lost in the playoffs, he, his apologists, and the media, blamed "un-talented" teammates. How will they do that this time? The "King" had better damn well show his aristocratic bloodlines Sunday or he will face the unfiltered wrath of NBA fandom for the forseeable future.
As for Dirk, if he loses another one, especially after being up 3-2, then he will remain a 'not ready for prime time player'.
All that said, the Heat are the more talented team and they have HCA and the last games of the Finals on their home floor. They should win it. But unlike last season when the Celts didn't even show up for game 6, the Mavs, I believe, plan on making an appearance.
How many free throws has Miami missed, gblews? 11? What's the matter with them? They're not looking Kobe-ish at the moment. I had to speak with clients at 7. What was the cause of the altercation they keep talking about?
One quarter away, Dallas. Just keep your mindset focused and calm.
EDIT--Good Lord, Miami has missed more free throws than Dallas has taken in the game at this point.
One quarter away, Dallas. Just keep your mindset focused and calm.
EDIT--Good Lord, Miami has missed more free throws than Dallas has taken in the game at this point.
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Stick a fork in the almighty Miami Heat. They are DONE. 
The prognosticators on the coasts might want to pay a bit more attention to the center of the country. They wouldn't be as surprised as they are right now if they had. 
Their wallets might not be as light as they are at the moment, either
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The prognosticators on the coasts might want to pay a bit more attention to the center of the country. They wouldn't be as surprised as they are right now if they had. Their wallets might not be as light as they are at the moment, either.
Oh, LeBron, LeBron, LeBron. I advise staying away from all radio, internet, television, and sports fans for the next three months or so. Take heart, though, kid. There's a lockout coming. That'll take the focus off. 
Who'd have thought that a Dallas Mavericks championship would make Cleveland the happiest city in the land?
Who'd have thought that a Dallas Mavericks championship would make Cleveland the happiest city in the land?
I don't think anyone expected the entire Heat team to do like LeWrong and completely disappear in the fourth quarter...they might as well have not been on the court in the last two or three minutes. 
Congrats to the Mavs who came through big-time despite Dirk having a shit first three quarters but then recovering in time to put the final stake in the Heat.
Congrats to the Mavs who came through big-time despite Dirk having a shit first three quarters but then recovering in time to put the final stake in the Heat.
I've got to give Mark Cuban a lot of credit. Very classy move having Don Carter, the founder and original owner of the Mavericks, accept the championship trophy.
Yeah, the Heat just literally gave up. They showed a shocking lack of mental toughness. Dallas got inside their heads big time. If the other team doesn't lay down, Miami can't handle it. Dallas could have laid down after game three, but they made adjustments. Carlisle made adjustments. Mental toughness. Team work and mental toughness. 3 shining superstars with king sized egos do not a championship buy.
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