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imnew09
06-03-2013, 11:48 PM
Spurs in 6

Winners get a bj from Lebron23

bagelred
06-03-2013, 11:52 PM
We got this.

fsvr54
06-03-2013, 11:54 PM
Spurs, not sure in how many though.

Greg Oden 50
06-03-2013, 11:54 PM
spurs will sweep heat :rockon:

NumberSix
06-03-2013, 11:55 PM
Heat in 4.

DuMa
06-03-2013, 11:56 PM
Heat in 6

The_Yearning
06-03-2013, 11:56 PM
Spurs will win. It is written in the stars.

DirkNowitzki41
06-03-2013, 11:56 PM
heat in 5

pauk
06-03-2013, 11:56 PM
4-0

Fudge
06-03-2013, 11:57 PM
Heat in 5.

dbk123
06-03-2013, 11:57 PM
pacers in 6

Trollsmasher
06-03-2013, 11:57 PM
Heat in 5

LongLiveTheKing
06-03-2013, 11:57 PM
Heat in 6.

tazb
06-03-2013, 11:57 PM
Heat in 4.

:applause:

tikay0
06-03-2013, 11:58 PM
Spurs in 7.

Magic 32
06-04-2013, 12:00 AM
Hoping the classy team wins.

Lebron usually lose to tough veteran teams.

2007 Spurs
2008 Celtics
2010 Celtics
2011 Mavs

razzredazzre
06-04-2013, 12:00 AM
4-3 Stern

Kingwillball
06-04-2013, 12:01 AM
Spurs in 7.


No way they win in MIAMI in a gm 7 as witnessed tonight !!

Kingwillball
06-04-2013, 12:01 AM
Heat in 5 or 6..

DaSeba5
06-04-2013, 12:02 AM
Heat in 6

strifed169
06-04-2013, 12:03 AM
Spurs are the favorites, they've got way more fire power, 3 championship vets and the best PG and coach in the league

Inferno
06-04-2013, 12:04 AM
Hoping Spurs win, but I think the Heat have a better chance.

tikay0
06-04-2013, 12:06 AM
No way they win in MIAMI in a gm 7 as witnessed tonight !!

Good point. Spurs in 6. I just think Stern would want the series to stretch to 7 games.

raprap
06-04-2013, 12:11 AM
Heat in 5.

Kurosawa0
06-04-2013, 12:12 AM
Miami in 6

Fudge
06-04-2013, 12:14 AM
Miami in 6
Aren't you a Spurs fan?

All Net
06-04-2013, 01:18 AM
Got Miami in 6....

Keep all pre series talk in here.

Lebron23
06-04-2013, 01:21 AM
Miami in 6.

arifgokcen
06-04-2013, 01:21 AM
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6426/bildec.jpg
I had to post this

wow

Diegio
06-04-2013, 01:41 AM
Spurs in 7 :rockon:

Trollsmasher
06-04-2013, 01:47 AM
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6426/bildec.jpg
I had to post this

wow
still got those hops:rockon:

360crazy
06-04-2013, 01:53 AM
I seriously think Miami should go with this lineup.

PG- Lebron
SG-Wade
SF- Ray Allen
PF- Chris Bosh
Center- Bird man

and let LBJ check tony Parker to disrupt the spurs offense.

I honestly see no way for the spurs to win this series.

tazb
06-04-2013, 01:54 AM
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6426/bildec.jpg
I had to post this

wow

holy shit:eek:

Kingwillball
06-04-2013, 01:54 AM
Spurs are the favorites, they've got way more fire power, 3 championship vets and the best PG and coach in the league


WHAT.. :banghead:

lebeast666
06-04-2013, 02:29 AM
Who you guys think is the best LeBron defender out of these 4:

Mbah a Moute
Jimmy Butler
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard

Crafty
06-04-2013, 02:45 AM
Spurs in 6 if Bosh keeps scoring single digits.

SpurrDurr
06-04-2013, 02:48 AM
Spurs in 6, they lose the 1st cause they are a bit rusty and then they proceed to snatch the 2nd.

From there it's auto-pilot mode.

arifgokcen
06-04-2013, 02:54 AM
Who you guys think is the best LeBron defender out of these 4:

Mbah a Moute
Jimmy Butler
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard

For me its Mbah a Moute.Even though lebron has averaged 66%ts against him,he defended him very well unlike others he has the strength to compete with lebron.

Jimmy Butler was allowed to body check him most of the time and refs ignored it and lebron generally wasnt into that series so butler probably bothered him most but he wasnt the best defender.

PG is probably the weakest defender lebron has faced.He just couldnt counter lebrons strength.Though pacers defense because of the hibbert effect was the most effective defense even though lebron had the best numbers in this playoffs.This was because in the first two rounds opponents was simply overmatched against this miami squad.

Leonard/spurs will be the weakest defense lebron will face this post season.They arent very physical they dont have a domination presence down low and duncan isnt the rim protector he once was.

SCdac
06-04-2013, 02:57 AM
Im a lifelong spurs fan, but I've been saying Heat all season and I still think they're the scariest team especially when Lebron is playing 40-45 mpg.

GM 1 - Heat
GM 2 - Heat
GM 3 - Spurs
GM 4 - Heat
GM 5 - Spurs
GM 6 - Heat

Parker can have a big series (25+ ppg) but I get the feeling it's not enough. If the Spurs are to win

chazzy
06-04-2013, 02:57 AM
Leonard/spurs will be the weakest defense lebron will face this post season.They arent very physical they dont have a domination presence down low and duncan isnt the rim protector he once was.
Spurs were the 3rd best defensive team this year, with many thinking Duncan should've won DPOY. You don't need to be physical to be a good defensive team.. in fact, the Spurs have always been known not to foul and keeping Lebron and Wade off the line/penalty is always a good thing.

arifgokcen
06-04-2013, 03:19 AM
Spurs were the 3rd best defensive team this year, with many thinking Duncan should've won DPOY. You don't need to be physical to be a good defensive team.. in fact, the Spurs have always been known not to foul and keeping Lebron and Wade off the line/penalty is always a good thing.
No doubt about that.Spurs are a very disciplined defensive team but when i compare spurs combo against lebron to other combo lebron has faced so far it just doesnt seem as indimating.

Mbah/Sanders
Noah/Butler
PG/Hibbert

and

Leonard/Duncan

I feel like this is the weakest combo defesively

imnew09
06-04-2013, 03:35 AM
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6426/bildec.jpg


DA FU :biggums:

Kews1
06-04-2013, 03:41 AM
Heat in 6

Shade8780
06-04-2013, 04:12 AM
Heat in 6

Greg Oden 50
06-04-2013, 06:02 AM
Heat in 6

SPURS IN 4 :rockon:

BoutPractice
06-04-2013, 06:08 AM
I'll go with Heat in 7, but I wouldn't be surprised with Spurs in 6.

Uncle Drew
06-04-2013, 06:31 AM
Heat in 6.

K Xerxes
06-04-2013, 06:35 AM
The Spurs are a better matchup for the Heat because of the tempo the Spurs play. And I can't imagine Bosh or Wade having as bad a series as this one.

Heat in 6.

SpaceJammeR
06-04-2013, 07:04 AM
spurs in 4 game sweep. bring out the broom.

coin24
06-04-2013, 07:22 AM
Spurs in 6. Plus I think they steal game 1...:rockon:

vinsane01
06-04-2013, 07:46 AM
The spurs have really surprised me in the series against memphis. There were two OT games, but a sweep is still a sweep. The 9-10 games off could really be bad for them but we'll see. I think the key for the spurs to win the series is to keep the TOs as low as possible and out rebound the heat.

CelticBaller
06-04-2013, 07:50 AM
Bring out the brooms!

Kiddlovesnets
06-04-2013, 07:52 AM
Spurs are 4-0 in NBA finals, a perfect record second only to the Bulls 6-0. Just saying.

TMT
06-04-2013, 08:09 AM
HSSHSS

Spurs in 6.

niko
06-04-2013, 08:53 AM
Heat in six. No disrespect to the Spurs but the things they are best at are not the things that scare the Heat the most. I'd like to root for the Spurs but once their fans start the "no on respects us!" BS i'll vomit and need to stop. (In prior years yes, this year no.) The one good thing the Spurs do is everyone on offense contributes which is important against the Heat as it should keep Miami players from leaking out too much and starting the break.

poido123
06-04-2013, 09:58 AM
Spurs have the advantage of rest. They have 3 hungry veterans who realise it might be their last chance at a ring. Don't underestimate those two factors. They have a infinately better coach who would of had plenty of time to work on a gameplan to stop the Heat.

Heat have come off a long 7 games series, they will be playing against a team that is more structured and less turnover prone than any of their opponents, which takes away one of their big strengths-the fast break.

During close games, the spurs have proven veterans who step up and hit big shots. Another thing the Heat haven't faced yet, and while I have seen Lebron step up sometimes, Ive also seen him choke or disappear too.

While the Heat have played good defenses, they havent played a team with a decent offense like the spurs. Spurs have defense and offense.

I have spurs in 6.

Doranku
06-04-2013, 10:00 AM
Spurs in 5.

rmt
06-04-2013, 10:12 AM
Heat in 5 or 6. Bad matchup for the Spurs - fast, athletic perimeter-oriented team.

To have any chance, Spurs need to:

1. Limit turnovers

2. Rebound, rebound, rebound on both glasses

3. Play big - (2 of Duncan/Splitter/Diaw at all times) - no small ball - Miami's the best at that - Pop, don't play their game - keep Splitter on the court - the interior defense is much better with him. Doing this will help with #2 and #5.

4. Stay home on the shooters, let Lebron have his - maybe he'll get tired or choke at the end of the game.

5. I think they'll blitz Parker. Spurs' bigs better be ready to attack the basket or pass to the open man. Don't play Bonner much as he can't do either.

Message to Manu: you've been horrible all season, time for you to have a good series, everyone else will do what Pop says, you're the x-factor with the high ceiling. When you play well, the Spurs are energized, but be careful with the turnovers. Go, Spurs, go!

Fudge
06-04-2013, 10:18 AM
I mean, look what a Thunder team did to them last year, but just imagine a....better version of that OKC team. Yeah, you see it? Heat in 5. I wish I was wrong tho.

Sarcastic
06-04-2013, 10:19 AM
Whoever wins game 1 will win the series.

BoutPractice
06-04-2013, 10:20 AM
Whoever won game 1 lost the series last two years, though...

poido123
06-04-2013, 10:20 AM
Heat in 5 or 6. Bad matchup for the Spurs - fast, athletic perimeter-oriented team.

To have any chance, Spurs need to:

1. Limit turnovers

2. Rebound, rebound, rebound on both glasses

3. Play big - (2 of Duncan/Splitter/Diaw at all times) - no small ball - Miami's the best at that - Pop, don't play their game - keep Splitter on the court - the interior defense is much better with him. Doing this will help with #2 and #5.

4. Stay home on the shooters, let Lebron have his - maybe he'll get tired or choke at the end of the game.

5. I think they'll blitz Parker. Spurs' bigs better be ready to attack the basket or pass to the open man. Don't play Bonner much as he can't do either.

Message to Manu: you've been horrible all season, time for you to have a good series, everyone else will do what Pop says, you're the x-factor with the high ceiling. When you play well, the Spurs are energized, but be careful with the turnovers. Go, Spurs, go!

What's the go, I dont know why Pop isnt using Blair at all?

Same goes with Mcgrady, Give 5 minute bursts to those two, they both can be an xfactor.

Gotterdammerung
06-05-2013, 10:30 AM
Here's my preview:

If the Spurs are careful with the ball, utilize mismatches down low with Duncan, shatter the Heat's perimeter D with Parker and Ginobili dribble-drives, then both of them will force Miami to sink in the paint and open up 3 point bombs; if they force LBJ and Wade take tough two point shots, the Spurs will win.
:lebroncry:
Despite the fact that the Heat have several weaknesses, it's still too hard to take advantage of them 4 times in 7 games. LBJ has reached the plateau of the pantheon of the NBA (MJ, Shaq, Bryant, Duncan) that wins titles in their primes as long they have solid cast and health. Duncan is now no longer in his prime, and cannot dominate the same way LBJ.

X-factors: Wade and Ginobili. Both were horribly inconsistent in this playoffs, and we cannot expect them to perform well in each game of the Finals. But if either one has a breakout game that could tip the scales.
:biggums:
Although the Spurs have championship experience, and a legitimate chance to win the series, the Heat has the best player and the homecourt advantage.
:lebronamazed:
Miami in 7

KOBE143
06-05-2013, 10:38 AM
Heat in 4 :rockon:

LeGawd 50.5ppg, 20.5apg, 20.5rpg, 10.5bpg, 10.5spg with 99.5%fg FMVP :bowdown:

Book it!!

ripthekik
06-05-2013, 10:41 AM
Lebron gon wreck this team silly. FMVP Labron James :pimp:
Heat in 4.

SilkkTheShocker
06-05-2013, 10:51 AM
Spurs role player aren't ready for this.

ripthekik
06-05-2013, 10:52 AM
Spurs role player aren't ready for this.
you damn right, brother. Heat is gonna knock them silly :pimp:

KobesFinger
06-05-2013, 11:29 AM
Heat win G1, but Spurs in 6

kNicKz
06-05-2013, 11:34 AM
heat in 5. All of the competition in the East joined the same team

TMT
06-05-2013, 11:39 AM
Spurs role player aren't ready for this.

Spurs role players >> Heat role players

Spoelstra might as well play Lebron 48 minutes a game in these Finals, because we sure don't have a weak bench like Indy did. The Heat don't even resemble themselves when LBJ isn't on the floor. Bench production will play a big factor in these playoffs, and no doubt Spurs have the edge.

niko
06-05-2013, 11:45 AM
Spurs depth advantage isn't a big deal. It's only a big deal if you don't have any depth, no bench. A huge bench isn't much of a help because you want your best players on the court as much as possible. That's a regular season necessity, not the playoffs.

TMT
06-05-2013, 12:01 PM
Spurs depth advantage isn't a big deal. It's only a big deal if you don't have any depth, no bench. A huge bench isn't much of a help because you want your best players on the court as much as possible. That's a regular season necessity, not the playoffs.

Might be the most overused, over-exaggerated cliche ever in the NBA. The way Bosh and Wade have been playing clearly role players are going to have a hell of a lot to do with the outcome of this series. Spoelstra tried to buy little moments of rest for Lebron in the ECF, and was forced at times to cut it to 30 seconds - 1 minute because of how poor they looked on the floor without him.

This happened a handful of given times during the ECF even against the Pacers will hardly any quality depth: Sam Young, Ian Mahimni, Gerald Green, Tyler Hansbrough and DJ Augustine. The Miami backups and even starters at times struggled against the likes of these young guys. Popovich will capitalize on the matchups we have, specifically for guys off the bench.

SilkkTheShocker
06-05-2013, 12:02 PM
Spurs role players >> Heat role players

Spoelstra might as well play Lebron 48 minutes a game in these Finals, because we sure don't have a weak bench like Indy did. The Heat don't even resemble themselves when LBJ isn't on the floor. Bench production will play a big factor in these playoffs, and no doubt Spurs have the edge.

Your role players are mentally weak. Only a matter of time before Danny Green leaves a trail of piss on the court.

TMT
06-05-2013, 12:06 PM
Your role players are mentally weak. Only a matter of time before Danny Green leaves a trail of piss on the court.

Shooting 47% from deep in the WCF seems like pretty confident shooting to me. So, if Green is mentally weak what does that make Bosh who's just coming off shitting bricks for 7 games against the Pacers? :oldlol:

SilkkTheShocker
06-05-2013, 12:07 PM
Shooting 47% from deep in the WCF seems like pretty confident shooting to me. So, if Green is mentally weak what does that make Bosh who's just coming off shitting bricks for 7 games against the Pacers? :oldlol:

Bosh is a proven champion. Guys like Danny Green, Neal, etc need to prove it. I have a feeling they are going to fall flat on their faces.

TMT
06-05-2013, 12:11 PM
Bosh is a proven champion. Guys like Danny Green, Neal, etc need to prove it. I have a feeling they are going to fall flat on their faces.

:oldlol: Sorry, but riding Lebron and Wade for a couple years to get 1 ring doesn't make you a proven champion. Guys like Duncan, Parker and Ginobili are proven champions.

If you want to talk about role players though I'm still waiting for Battier, Allen and Miller to have some consistent production. Because none of them are as much of a threat as Ginobili off our bench right now.

lebeast666
06-05-2013, 12:11 PM
Heat in 5, a sweep won't be surprising either. Let's get this shit rolling.

Big#50
06-05-2013, 12:23 PM
Fellow Spurs fans are too scared. Parker can't be guarded by anyone on the Heat. Put LeBron on him and LeBron will be tired by halftime. Heat have no shot blocking. Duncan should average 20/10. Spurs can win this. The Heat have LeBron but I still think Wade plays like shit. m hoping so.
Spurs in 6.
I will never pick another team against the team I love. I don't give a **** about being non biased. Even if I know The Spurs have no chance. Like in years past.

xoracle55
06-05-2013, 12:58 PM
As a Heat fan, I'm keeping it real. I know the Spurs hold a slight advantage in most aspects of the matchup in this series, It's going to be tough for the Heat coming off a long 7g with Pacers. The Heat though hold one big advantage: LeBron James. I expect him to control the series and impose his will on the Spurs and this includes getting his supporting cast going in unison with him. Whether they can do this 3, 4 or 5 times I dont know..

Miami in 6 games or 7...

Kingwillball
06-05-2013, 01:19 PM
:oldlol: Sorry, but riding Lebron and Wade for a couple years to get 1 ring doesn't make you a proven champion. Guys like Duncan, Parker and Ginobili are proven champions.

If you want to talk about role players though I'm still waiting for Battier, Allen and Miller to have some consistent production. Because none of them are as much of a threat as Ginobili off our bench right now.


Yeah Ray Allen is a HOF.. so :confusedshrug: Ginobli has not been a model of consistency either.

Kingwillball
06-05-2013, 01:22 PM
Spurs role players >> Heat role players

Spoelstra might as well play Lebron 48 minutes a game in these Finals, because we sure don't have a weak bench like Indy did. The Heat don't even resemble themselves when LBJ isn't on the floor. Bench production will play a big factor in these playoffs, and no doubt Spurs have the edge.


Meh Cole, Birdman, Miller, Allen and even Battier have all produced in big games they just have not been consistent shooting the ball(besides Birdman). Scary part for Spurs is guys like Allen, Miller or even Battier can get hot in the blink of the eye from downtown which would dramatically change the outlook of this series to a tight close one to a Heat Domination.

ripthekik
06-05-2013, 01:26 PM
Meh Cole, Birdman, Miller, Allen and even Battier have all produced in big games they just have not been consistent shooting the ball(besides Birdman). Scary part for Spurs is guys like Allen, Miller or even Battier can get hot in the blink of the eye from downtown which would dramatically change the outlook of this series to a tight close one to a Heat Domination.
:pimp:
my brah kingwillball describing the heat domination perfectly. Let's get 4 more wins

CarlosBoozer
06-05-2013, 01:27 PM
Who won?

Trollsmasher
06-05-2013, 01:34 PM
Gregg Popovich on LeBron during Finals Press Conference: "He knows basketball better than everybody put together in this room."

Pop admitting LeBron has the GOAT bball brain, since Pop himself has the 2nd GOAT:bowdown:

Bajanmale
06-05-2013, 01:59 PM
The Spurs don't perform well against quick teams. They faced a slow Lakers team and a slow Memphis team. Miami too quick for spurs style of play

pegasus
06-05-2013, 02:13 PM
If the refs screw both teams equally as they did in the ECF, I can see the Spurs pulling off an incredible upset in 6 or 7. But if the refs make one-sided "mistakes" at the end of each game as they did last year in the finals, then the Heat wins this in 4 or 5.

PJR
06-05-2013, 02:22 PM
As long as LeBron remains aggressive and engaged through out this series, the Miami Heat will repeat as NBA Champions. The Heat are just the flat out better team, and the contributions collectively will be there this series.

And I also have to laugh at this "Tony Parker is an unstoppable force", nonsense. As if the Heat don't have the best pick N roll trap defense in the NBA. There's not a team in the league that traps the pick and roll, and recovers to the weak side better than the Miami Heat. Those expecting Tony Parker to have some outrageous series are going to be in for a RUDE awakening.

Fudge
06-05-2013, 02:24 PM
Why is everybody giving Spurs a few wins this series? Shit was over before it even started. It'll either be a sweep or it goes to 5 games, max.

bagelred
06-05-2013, 02:26 PM
We got this.

VIntageNOvel
06-05-2013, 03:07 PM
it bring tears to my eyes how solid us heat fans :cry:
spurs cant destroy this brotherhood :cheers:

SamuraiSWISH
06-05-2013, 03:35 PM
If Wade plays like he did in game 7, Heat win in 6 games.

Otherwise, it's going another seven game series. And I honestly can't call it in that final game.

clutch18
06-05-2013, 03:36 PM
Heat in 6

Lateralus
06-05-2013, 03:59 PM
Spurs in 3, Heat forfeit when lebron realizes that he will drop to 1-3 in the finals, gets bumped down to top 20.

niko
06-05-2013, 07:40 PM
We got this.
No doubt. Heat in 1 after Spurs just quit.

Greg Oden 50
06-05-2013, 08:59 PM
Duncan swats Lechoke all the shot he takes :rockon:

Greg Oden 50
06-05-2013, 09:00 PM
it bring tears to my eyes how solid us heat fans :cry:
spurs cant destroy this brotherhood :cheers:

SPURs IN 4 :applause:

Greg Oden 50
06-05-2013, 09:02 PM
Bosh is a proven champion. Guys like Danny Green, Neal, etc need to prove it. I have a feeling they are going to fall flat on their faces.

Duncan is a proven leader,Bosh is just a loser slidekick,he will never as great as Timmy :rockon:

Greg Oden 50
06-05-2013, 09:05 PM
Why is everybody giving Spurs a few wins this series? Shit was over before it even started. It'll either be a sweep or it goes to 5 games, max.

SPURS IN 4 :rockon:

jblaze2004
06-05-2013, 09:08 PM
Why is everybody giving Spurs a few wins this series? Shit was over before it even started. It'll either be a sweep or it goes to 5 games, max.

fudge i see you have the top 3 players on the heat in your profile pic lol. lebron, bosh n da refs lmao:cheers:

DMV2
06-05-2013, 10:05 PM
ESPN "Experts" picks...

13 out of 18 picked the Heat.
http://gyazo.com/8c137e724eef333f710479552ac0ebaf.png

Last season, 12 out of 20 picked the Thunder.
2011, 15 out of 22 picked the Heat.
2010, 6 out of 10 picked the Lakers. (There had to be more than 10 picks, not sue why they only put up 10)

Couldn't get the 2009 or 2008 predictions. I did remember them picking LA over Celtics in 2008.

TrueRob
06-06-2013, 02:07 AM
I'll go with Miami in 6. They go up 2-0, then head back to Miami up 3-2, then close out in 6.

Greg Oden 50
06-06-2013, 02:29 AM
I'll go with Miami in 6. They go up 2-0, then head back to Miami up 3-2, then close out in 6.

SPURS IN 4,LEFLOP CHOKED

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426596_474958569249223_1459235150_n.jpg

All Net
06-06-2013, 02:43 AM
I'll go with Miami in 6. They go up 2-0, then head back to Miami up 3-2, then close out in 6.

Personally thats how I see it playing out too...

Jacks3
06-06-2013, 02:45 AM
Heat in 6.

Greg Oden 50
06-06-2013, 02:47 AM
Heat in 6.
SPURS IN 4

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426596_474958569249223_1459235150_n.jpg

coin24
06-06-2013, 02:57 AM
Heat in 4 at the most. We got this. We da bess:rockon:
Haters stay mad..

jcsrplumply
06-06-2013, 02:58 AM
Spurs in 4.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-1jgNhopNo

Twiens
06-06-2013, 03:30 AM
Spurs in 5

AirFederer
06-06-2013, 07:35 AM
Heat in 6.

Sakkreth
06-06-2013, 07:54 AM
< there u go.

xoracle55
06-06-2013, 08:14 AM
Can somebody do a poll? I will but dont know how. I want t know the vote on this forum.

So far, my estimate says it's 65-35% in favor of the Heat.....

poido123
06-06-2013, 08:53 AM
Spurs in 6.

A good ending for the aged champions.

TheGreatDeraj
06-06-2013, 02:59 PM
Can Lebron back up his talk?

In an interview I saw on espn, Lebron said, and I'm roughly quoting here, he was 50 times the player he was back in 2007 and the defense can't force him into anything he doesn't wants to do.

Lebron shot 8-46 from shots outside the paint in 2007 finals. Lebron Shot 17-50 for 34% on shots 10+ feet from the rim against the Mavericks in the 2011 finals. Lebron was 7-40 for 17.5% on shots 10+ feet from the rim against the Thunder(2007 data according to http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/shot-chart/200706070SAS.html 2011/2012 data according to HOOPDATA (http://www.hoopdata.com/boxscore.aspx?id=310612014)).


Can he do it in the 2013 finals? Leonard is going to play him like Bowen. Sag off and give him the deep two but keep him out of the paint. Leonard can use his length to somewhat contest the jumper. If Lebron does get past him then he will meet Duncan and Splitter at the rim.

Obviously, as a potential top 10 of all time player, Lebron is the biggest factor in the series. He needs to play up to his potential for the Heat to win this series. That does not mean dribbling away the shot clock at the top of the key and overpassing.

We all know of Lebron's slashing abilities and his ability to pass. However, he will need to get in the post and score. He is going to have to have take and make jumpers to keep the defense from going under screens and sagging off him in 1 on 1 situations. He needs to play off ball more, and not just standing in corner for free. He needs to use his size to screen or play decoy in the post to help get better scoring opportunities for his teammates, especially Wade and Bosh.

The Heat's pick and roll defense is very good, so that will slow down Parker and the Spur's offense a little bit. Also, the Heat's ability to rotate quickly and create turnovers will neutralize SA ball movement to an extent.

If Lebron's plays to his potential and the Heat play good defense then the Heat win in 5. If Spurs can dominate the paint like the Pacers did and limit Lebron then Spurs win in 6.

imnew09
06-07-2013, 06:42 PM
Seems like my prediction is wrong

TrueRob
06-07-2013, 06:55 PM
My prediction is wrong too, I had Miami going up 2-0, but they lost game 1. I still think they'll win the series though as long as they manage to win game 2.

LongLiveTheKing
06-07-2013, 06:59 PM
If Heat lose Game 2 it's over but I don't see how they would lose. They'll win 1 maybe 2/3 in SA. I hope I get to go to a game in SA!

bagelred
06-07-2013, 07:09 PM
We got this.

Told ya.

HomieWeMajor
06-12-2013, 12:36 AM
Bosh is a proven champion. Guys like Danny Green, Neal, etc need to prove it. I have a feeling they are going to fall flat on their faces.
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HomieWeMajor
06-17-2013, 01:26 AM
Your role players are mentally weak. Only a matter of time before Danny Green leaves a trail of piss on the court.
Can somebody unban this guy please ?

Purch
06-17-2013, 01:34 AM
Damn :roll: :roll: :roll:

Lebron23
12-23-2013, 04:56 AM
Spurs have the advantage of rest. They have 3 hungry veterans who realise it might be their last chance at a ring. Don't underestimate those two factors. They have a infinately better coach who would of had plenty of time to work on a gameplan to stop the Heat.

Heat have come off a long 7 games series, they will be playing against a team that is more structured and less turnover prone than any of their opponents, which takes away one of their big strengths-the fast break.

During close games, the spurs have proven veterans who step up and hit big shots. Another thing the Heat haven't faced yet, and while I have seen Lebron step up sometimes, Ive also seen him choke or disappear too.

While the Heat have played good defenses, they havent played a team with a decent offense like the spurs. Spurs have defense and offense.

I have spurs in 6.


:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

AintNoSunshine
12-23-2013, 05:00 AM
Just read the first 2 pages and not one poster got it right...

poido123
12-23-2013, 05:04 AM
:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

It's amazing how close that was :oldlol: That was one lucky ass shot away from being 100% correct

Duncan missed a gimme he makes 99/100. Spurs win in that position 99/100

Fck you Allen

Lebron23
12-23-2013, 05:05 AM
Whoever won game 1 lost the series last two years, though...


It's kinda true. The spurs won game 1, but they lost the series.

zoom17
12-23-2013, 05:05 AM
most the people that picked the spurs just wanted lebron to fail again:oldlol:

poido123
12-23-2013, 05:08 AM
most the people that picked the spurs just wanted lebron to fail again:oldlol:

Thanks SilktheShocker :oldlol:

You can get off your Alt account now :rolleyes: