Heat vs. Pacers: Eastern Conference Finals Thread.

[Rian Fike]

Yes, I live in Miami. Yes, I have been following the Heat since the team donated 14 season tickets to all the middle schools in the neighborhood and I got to take my students to every home game from 1988-1990. Yes, I saw every Jordan game here in person and I see the same kind of dynasty here now. And yes, I am convinced that the Pacers have no chance in this series.

They might win 2 games, probably just 1. They might get swept.

After seeing them struggle to score against the Hawks and the Knicks, I know for sure the Heat defense will smother them. There will be at least 3 games where the Pacers score less than 90 points. There will probably be 2 games where the Pacers score less than 80.

Yes, the Pacers match up well against the Heat. Yes, their team is built to beat the Heat. No, they do not have nearly enough talent on offense to win a 7 game series.

The games will be entertaining, and the Heat will trail by 8 or 10 points during almost every game. But when the fourth quarter finishes, the Heat will be too much for the Pacers.

Prediction: Heat in 5 games.

[Sikkcaden]

If we had Granger, I would love our chances. Heat in 6, I am just looking for the Pacers to grow...and maybe beat up the heat a little bit going into the finals.

[IamRalpho]

Yes, I live in Miami. Yes, I have been following the Heat since the team donated 14 season tickets to all the middle schools in the neighborhood and I got to take my students to every home game from 1988-1990. Yes, I saw every Jordan game here in person and I see the same kind of dynasty here now. And yes, I am convinced that the Pacers have no chance in this series.

They might win 2 games, probably just 1. They might get swept.

After seeing them struggle to score against the Hawks and the Knicks, I know for sure the Heat defense will smother them. There will be at least 3 games where the Pacers score less than 90 points. There will probably be 2 games where the Pacers score less than 80.

Yes, the Pacers match up well against the Heat. Yes, their team is built to beat the Heat. No, they do not have nearly enough talent on offense to win a 7 game series.

The games will be entertaining, and the Heat will trail by 8 or 10 points during almost every game. But when the fourth quarter finishes, the Heat will be too much for the Pacers.

Prediction: Heat in 5 games.

You know the Pacers, statistically mind you, have the better defense right? 2nd overall in points against, 1st in opposing FG%, 1st in opposing 3P%.

Mind you I think the Heat will win too, but the Heat's defense is good, but its not as good as the Pacers, so maybe the Pacers "smother" the Heat and force them to make mistakes and play out of their game? Indiana has the best defense in the NBA and the Heat have the best offense.

I dont think its going to be clear cut like you say it will, Miami in 6 but Miami is going to hafta fight hard for those 4 wins.

And if Miami faces Memphis in the finals, thats the other elite NBA defensive team.

No more cake walks for the Heat.

[murrke03]

It's going to be an extremely intense and competitive series.

As a heat fan I knew the playoffs would be tough and the heat will need to be their best to keep advancing.

[Rian Fike]

You know the Pacers, statistically mind you, have the better defense right?

Right. And they are very good. But.

Those stats don't take into account the level of play that the Heat had to face all season. Every opponent played their best against the Heat, trying to beat the Champs or trying to break the streak.

I was most impressed by the Heat when they rested the starters for the last two weeks, and the entire bench maintained an insane level of defense. They are a machine. Watch how the Heat lead will grow when the substitutions start. Amazing depth this year. Especially on defense.

[IamRalpho]

Right. And they are very good. But.

Those stats don't take into account the level of play that the Heat had to face all season. Every opponent played their best against the Heat, trying to beat the Champs or trying to break the streak.

I was most impressed by the Heat when they rested the starters for the last two weeks, and the entire bench maintained an insane level of defense. They are a machine. Watch how the Heat lead will grow when the substitutions start. Amazing depth this year. Especially on defense.

Eh you cant really judge that. I know teams gun for the champs, but you cant say the Pacers had it easier because everyone plays their best against the Heat. Thats not always the case.

I dont really disagree with how good the Heat are, they are the favorites and the champs for a reason, but you are getting a little bit too woozy with what they did in the regular season. They have to face the #1 and possibly the #2 defense in the NBA, or a veteran team that has A LOT of title experience....its not going to be easy. The Heat can lose these series's. Saying what the Heat's bench did during scrub time in the last 2 weeks of the season doesnt really prove anything to me to be honest with you.

[bdoody42]

I say the Heat win in 5 or 6 but I expect a lot of these games to come down to the end.

[Rian Fike]

Eh you cant really judge that. I know teams gun for the champs, but you cant say the Pacers had it easier because everyone plays their best against the Heat. Thats not always the case.

I dont really disagree with how good the Heat are, they are the favorites and the champs for a reason, but you are getting a little bit too woozy with what they did in the regular season. They have to face the #1 and possibly the #2 defense in the NBA, or a veteran team that has A LOT of title experience....its not going to be easy. The Heat can lose these series's. Saying what the Heat's bench did during scrub time in the last 2 weeks of the season doesnt really prove anything to me to be honest with you.

You may be right, I may be wrong. That's where the Jordan years kick in, in my humble opinion.

It will not be easy. It will seem like the Heat can be beat. Then the best player on the floor will win.

That's how it goes in the NBA playoffs when you have a team with this much ultimate talent. Add the fact that Jordan never had the luxury of having the best THREE players in each game on his team, and things are looking good for the Heat.

[boombaby_rm31]

PACERS WIN 4-0

:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

I am predicting Lance stephenson will breakout in this series and get payback.

[sotexcollector]

I can't wait to see this match ups. Paul George vs Lebron, goodie... I say the Heat in 7, but it depends on Wade's injury. If he doesn't play well, I like the Pacers chances in 6.

[enjoipanda11]

It's amazing how well they're using birdman. Not a heat fan by any means, I think the pacers have a good chance not great at beating them in 6 or 7. If LeBron and Wade go anywhat cold whatsoever they will be taken over by DAVID, LANCE, GEORGE, AND PAUL

[enjoipanda11]

It wont be easy for Miami that's for sure

[jbmets95]

have to say knicks didnt really move the ball well and never looked the same
knicks defense was lame and still held pacers up
not making this a knicks thread

i say heat in 4...

[johncaso]

PACERS WIN 4-0

:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

I am predicting Lance stephenson will breakout in this series and get payback.

Payback for what , being a punk rookie holding up a choke sign

[Sikkcaden]

have to say knicks didnt really move the ball well and never looked the same
knicks defense was lame and still held pacers up
not making this a knicks thread

i say heat in 4...

Lol, no credit for Indiana ever.

[jbmets95]

its my prediction...
back off
did u read my post last night after the game

i gave all the credit to the pacers!!!
Lol, no credit for Indiana ever.

[jbmets95]

and id bet u pacers dont win more then 1 game if u want...
Lol, no credit for Indiana ever.

[enjoipanda11]

I'll bet all the Knicks fans can go back to whining about how they're stuck with the one guy in the NBA you don't want on your team. Yes, Carmelo Anthony. You guys will never get to the eastern conference finals with him on your roster. Sorry. Brooklyn will do it before those idiots could dream of it. Oh yeah and J.R. Smith 6th man was a #@#@#@#@ing joke. Jamal Crawford deserved that. Knicks will get knocked out first round next year.

[jbmets95]

this is a heat pacers thread buddy.....
these r the reasons threads become 500+ posts not about actual games...
I'll bet all the Knicks fans can go back to whining about how they're stuck with the one guy in the NBA you don't want on your team. Yes, Carmelo Anthony. You guys will never get to the eastern conference finals with him on your roster. Sorry. Brooklyn will do it before those idiots could dream of it. Oh yeah and J.R. Smith 6th man was a #@#@#@#@ing joke. Jamal Crawford deserved that. Knicks will get knocked out first round next year.

[enjoipanda11]

You love your knicks awwwwwwwwwwww so cute. Too bad they suck right?

[vc15jrich23]

talk about boring match-ups, the two teams I didn't want to move on (pacers, Memphis) moved on. Looks like NBA is done for me this season but I will still watch ESPNEWS to see if any one dropped 50 points and half court/full court shots.

[murrke03]

talk about boring match-ups, the two teams I didn't want to move on (pacers, Memphis) moved on. Looks like NBA is done for me this season but I will still watch ESPNEWS to see if any one dropped 50 points and half court/full court shots.

you heard it from the greatest nba fan ever!

haha

[knicks_please]

I'll bet all the Knicks fans can go back to whining about how they're stuck with the one guy in the NBA you don't want on your team. Yes, Carmelo Anthony. You guys will never get to the eastern conference finals with him on your roster. Sorry. Brooklyn will do it before those idiots could dream of it. Oh yeah and J.R. Smith 6th man was a #@#@#@#@ing joke. Jamal Crawford deserved that. Knicks will get knocked out first round next year.

You love your knicks awwwwwwwwwwww so cute. Too bad they suck right?

damn bro, wake up on the wrong side? anyways, reported for trolling again...Knicks got nothing to do with this thread.

[RedSoxFan28]

I see this series going 7 games, hopefully the Pacers can win it :o

[Round Mound]

talk about boring match-ups, the two teams I didn't want to move on (pacers, Memphis) moved on. Looks like NBA is done for me this season but I will still watch ESPNEWS to see if any one dropped 50 points and half court/full court shots.

Basketball-wise, it was better for the Pacers and the Grizz ton advance. Unless you like teams only relying on 1 or 2 players throwing improbable long range jumpers for 48 minutes....

[tanana]

Heat in 5 :D

Might not count considering I'm a Lebron fan lol

[greetl01]

Pacers in 7

[bravesfan22]

Pacers in 6...i hope haha

The fans and media that think this series is going to be boring must not have watched the series last year and must hate the defensive aspect of the game. Granted I'm a pacers fan but I really hate when people call the pacers boring. The Pacers are a true "team". They play the game the right way. High intensity. Smart Defense and overall toughness.Ya they're not going to put up 120 points but they are definitely a fun team to watch.

[enjoipanda11]

I just love how lil wayne #@#@#@#@ed bosh's wife

[Rian Fike]

I just love ... bosh's wife

She is an amazing person in real life.

This is how she handled that situation:

http://globalgrind.com/entertainment/chris-bosh-adrienne-bosh-wife-lil-wayne-all-star-rant-cheating-scandal-video-photos

This is the day she came to our Art Camp to deliver Easter goodies:

A very special Spring Day, thanks to Adrienne Bosh and Team Tomorrow Inc. | Amore Colore: Nina's Color Lab. (http://amorecolore.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/a-very-special-spring-day-thanks-to-adrienne-bosh-and-team-tomorrow-inc/)

This is the day she helped treat 100 underpriveleged kids to a $500 Christmas each:

A Special Thank You to Chris Bosh. | Amore Colore: Nina's Color Lab. (http://amorecolore.wordpress.com/2012/12/20/a-special-thank-you-to-chris-bosh/)

And this is a picture of my wife's painting, that is now hanging in the Bosh house:

Bosh in Venice. | Amore Colore: Nina's Color Lab. (http://amorecolore.wordpress.com/2012/12/18/bosh-in-venice/)

Both of the Boshes are great people in person, and they do a lot for the kids of the Miami community.

:)!:)!:)!

[alexcampos]

All I know is that it's going to be tough....I'm excited but very nervous at the same time.

[Rian Fike]

All I know is that it's going to be tough....I'm excited but very nervous at the same time.

Me too. It will be brutal, especially since we have to wait all the way until Wednesday before it starts.

I am going crazy waiting!!!

[washingtonmark]

I really do think this series will go 7 Games especially if Indiana takes advantage of their size. The starting Lineups favor IND in my opinion

Mario Chalmers<George Hill ( Obvious Advantage for Hill )
D Wade<Stephenson ( Only Because Wade is Injured )
James>Paul George ( Closer than It Looks but obviously Lebron is better )
Bosh>David West ( Just by a little West is better rebounder and defender, Bosh is a better scorer )
Joel Anthony<Hibbert( Most uneven matchup on the floor, IND can win the series through Hibbert )

The thing that really hurts IND is the Scoring off the bench. Dj Augstin, Gerald Green, and Sam Young are not big scoring threats. Cole/Battier/Allen/and maybe even Mike Miller are better scoring threats.

[Cades]

Gonna be a fun series to watch :D

[Rian Fike]

Joel Anthony< Hibbert

Joel Anthony is not in the rotation at all anymore.

Birdman is backup to Bosh at Center. Haslem will play Hibbert some, Bosh will play Hibbert some, Birdman will play Hibbert some, and LeBron will play Hibbert some.

Norris Cole is playing better than the entire Pacers bench, and Ray Allen is due to get hot very soon.

And, as always, Wade will prove everyone wrong and rise again from the dead.

Is it Wednesday yet???

[murrke03]

I really do think this series will go 7 Games especially if Indiana takes advantage of their size. The starting Lineups favor IND in my opinion

Mario Chalmers<George Hill ( Obvious Advantage for Hill )
D Wade<Stephenson ( Only Because Wade is Injured )
James>Paul George ( Closer than It Looks but obviously Lebron is better )
Bosh>David West ( Just by a little West is better rebounder and defender, Bosh is a better scorer )
Joel Anthony<Hibbert( Most uneven matchup on the floor, IND can win the series through Hibbert )

The thing that really hurts IND is the Scoring off the bench. Dj Augstin, Gerald Green, and Sam Young are not big scoring threats. Cole/Battier/Allen/and maybe even Mike Miller are better scoring threats.

The only problem with your formulas is that Joel Anthony doesn't play.

[Cades]

And even 75% wade is >>>> stephenson

[Rian Fike]

The only problem with your formulas is that Joel Anthony doesn't play.

I would also say Chalmers and Hill are equal, and there is no way in Hell that Lance Stephensen in better than Dwyane Wade. Ever.

We shall see.

[rookies]

Miami has better defense and offense then pacers. Regular season means nothing they didnt play all out every game on defense if you watched the playoffs you would know. Also there defense with shane battier in the role out there is best in league and pacers want to guard 3 point line that means 1 on 1 for lebron and wade in post hibbert out of paint because bosh is at 18 feet paul can't handle Lebron lance can not handle a 50% wade.
Pacers have no bench heat have good bench. Heat in 5

[Bonaflyd]

Heat in 5, 6 at most

[Rian Fike]

She is an amazing person in real life.

This is how she handled that situation:

Chris Bosh's Wife, Adrienne Bosh, Responds To Lil Wayne Rant (DETAILS) | Global Grind (http://globalgrind.com/entertainment/chris-bosh-adrienne-bosh-wife-lil-wayne-all-star-rant-cheating-scandal-video-photos)

This is the day she came to our Art Camp to deliver Easter goodies:

A very special Spring Day, thanks to Adrienne Bosh and Team Tomorrow Inc. | Amore Colore: Nina's Color Lab. (http://amorecolore.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/a-very-special-spring-day-thanks-to-adrienne-bosh-and-team-tomorrow-inc/)

This is the day she helped treat 100 underpriveleged kids to a $500 Christmas each:

A Special Thank You to Chris Bosh. | Amore Colore: Nina's Color Lab. (http://amorecolore.wordpress.com/2012/12/20/a-special-thank-you-to-chris-bosh/)

And this is a picture of my wife's painting, that is now hanging in the Bosh house:

Bosh in Venice. | Amore Colore: Nina's Color Lab. (http://amorecolore.wordpress.com/2012/12/18/bosh-in-venice/)

Both of the Boshes are great people in person, and they do a lot for the kids of the Miami community.

:)!:)!:)!

I almost forgot may favorite example, oops. This is me and Bosh, and Bosh and wife, Christmas 2011. First time I got to meet them. Every year they give 100 kids a Christmas that their parents could never afford. Good times.

http://fullbodytransplant.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/bosh-christmas.jpg

http://sketchcardsaloon.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/bosh-wife.jpg

[Qwasian]

pacers in 4

[groundsupport]

One thing we can count on happening for sure is that Lebron will be crying about the any call he doesn't get in his favor.

[Rian Fike]

One thing we can count on happening for sure is that Lebron will be crying about the any call he doesn't get in his favor.

Ignoring the grammar problems, that is a bald faced lie. Be honest, be objective, drop the hate and watch the game.

[Round Mound]

One thing we can count on happening for sure is that Lebron will be crying about the any call he doesn't get in his favor.

Are you talking about the guy who gets clothelined, hit in the face, and stands up to calm down his teammates?

[groundsupport]

Drop the hate? lol That is pretty much as real as it gets.

Lebron cries to the refs more then any other player in the league..

[Round Mound]

Even if that were true (which I highly doubt), wouldn't that be expected as he's the one logging the most minutes in the NBA (or close), and he's the target of all the hard fouls whenever he has the ball?

[groundsupport]

Even if that were true (which I highly doubt), wouldn't that be expected as he's the one logging the most minutes in the NBA (or close), and he's the target of all the hard fouls whenever he has the ball?



lol.. You obviously haven't watched any games this year..

HdEvQnZZ1dM

[Qwasian]

Are you talking about the guy who gets clothelined, hit in the face, and stands up to calm down his teammates?

nah, the guy who pulls people down to the floor and constantly throws elbows when he thinks the refs aren't looking and tries to make it look like an accident.

[groundsupport]

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[Round Mound]

lol.. You obviously haven't watched any games this year..

HdEvQnZZ1dM


nah, the guy who pulls people down to the floor and constantly throws elbows when he thinks the refs aren't looking and tries to make it look like an accident.

OK, so based on 2 examples, we can easily conclude that he's always complaining to the refs, AND for no reason that is. And that nobody else is doing it in the whole NBA. Got it.

[Qwasian]

OK, so based on 2 examples, we can easily conclude that he's always complaining to the refs, AND for no reason that is. And that nobody else is doing it in the whole NBA. Got it.

I watch lebron all the time, he's the greatest, but c'mon bro, he complains & flops constantly....... I am a fan of his, but I wouldn't take it to the point to lie for him, he's a great player, but he definately flops & cries all the time. I think alot of other players in the NBA do it as well, I agree.

[groundsupport]

OK, so based on 2 examples, we can easily conclude that he's always complaining to the refs, AND for no reason that is. And that nobody else is doing it in the whole NBA. Got it.

Theres only 2 examples because I only gave you 2 examples.

lol

I can be here all day showing you him crying about calls..

[Round Mound]

I watch him regularly as well, and I don't agree. At all. He exagerates some fouls, like pretty much each and every player in the league. But on the other hand, he has to absorb contacts which would be borderline flagrant fouls if the recipient was somebody else than LeBron.

[Round Mound]

Theres only 2 examples because I only gave you 2 examples.

lol

I can be here all day showing you him crying about calls..

They ALL do that. ALL of them. Howard, Duncan, Chris Paul, Pierce, Carmelo Anthony. But nobody's interested in Joel Anthony flopping, which is why you don't see it on Youtube...

[Nyfancam01]

I think this will be tougher than the Finals for Miami if they win the series... I'll say in a damn good battle Miami wins in 6 games.

LeBron James will step it up big time starting now.

[Qwasian]

he has to absorb contacts which would be borderline flagrant fouls if the recipient was somebody else than LeBron.

he's creating the contact by bulldozing the lane, he's playing physical if you create that type of situation of course your going to get hard fouls, do you think a 7 foot guy can keep up with lebron in the lane? but if he runs through the lane and bangs into someone? that's on him. he has to eat that contact.

[Rian Fike]

I watch him regularly as well, and I don't agree. At all. He exagerates some fouls, like pretty much each and every player in the league. But on the other hand, he has to absorb contacts which would be borderline flagrant fouls if the recipient was somebody else than LeBron.

That is the absolute truth.

But haters gonna hate, and it makes them blind.

http://fullbodytransplant.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/haters.jpg

[Qwasian]

That is the absolute truth.

But haters gonna hate, and it makes them blind.

http://fullbodytransplant.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/haters.jpg


he is a player on the top list of freethrow attempts constantly.......can you honestly say that lebron is not getting his foul shots? I mean? lets be realistic, he's shooting alot of freethrows...... I don't think anyone is not seeing lebron james on the court....... he's not just invisible to officials.

[Round Mound]

he's creating the contact by bulldozing the lane, he's playing physical if you create that type of situation of course your going to get hard fouls, do you think a 7 foot guy can keep up with lebron in the lane? but if he runs through the lane and bangs into someone? that's on him. he has to eat that contact.

So because a player is quicker and stronger, it's OK to not play the ball and hit him in the face/throat/eyes, or shove him with 2 hands?

I'm trying to find this in the rulebook, there's not mention of this, can you help please?

[Round Mound]

he is a player on the top list of freethrow attempts constantly.......can you honestly say that lebron is not getting his foul shots? I mean? lets be realistic, he's shooting alot of freethrows...... I don't think anyone is not seeing lebron james on the court....... he's not just invisible to officials.

He's getting his foul shots. The refs are gonna miss some, and to me he has the right to complain when it happens.

[Rian Fike]

Bosh is the key to the series.

If he can get the jumper working early and often, it will pull Hibbert out and clear the lane.

Just ask Will Ferrell...

The Bosh Page. | Amore Colore: Nina's Color Lab. (http://amorecolore.wordpress.com/the-bosh-page/)

Bosh is the key.

[IamRalpho]

I think Lebron is the best player in the entire world. I also think he is one of the biggest whiners in the NBA, but its not just him. Paul Pierce, Wade, Melo, all the stars do it. Yes the spotlight is always on Lebron, and he does whine.

He flops too, but again, a lot of people do and I think Wade flops more on the Heat and not even close to the amount other stars do.

He gets a lot of foul calls because hes a big target and people play hard against him, but he thinks he should be getting EVERY call, and when he does get called, he reacts like WHO ME....but like I said, hes not the only one.

[Qwasian]

So because a player is quicker and stronger, it's OK to not play the ball and hit him in the face/throat/eyes, or shove him with 2 hands?

I'm trying to find this in the rulebook, there's not mention of this, can you help please?

it's one thing to talk about it, show us the video of the missed call, in my opinion anytime he gets hit in the face/throat/eyes or shoved with 2 hands he gets the call....... I've never seen him not get that call, so why would you complain about it? it's like your talking about a factor that doesn't exist.

shoved to the floor with 2 hands? no call? I have never seen that, EVER.

[Round Mound]

it's one thing to talk about it, show us the video of the missed call, in my opinion anytime he gets hit in the face/throat/eyes or shoved with 2 hands he gets the call....... I've never seen him not get that call, so why would you complain about it? it's like your talking about a factor that doesn't exist.

shoved to the floor with 2 hands? no call? I have never seen that, EVER.

Did I write he wasn't getting the calls in the cases above? No.

But because he gets fouled a lot more than other players, sometimes his opponents gets away with "lighter" fouls, which are still fouls by the rulebook.

For the factor that doesn't exist, I have no clue what you're talking about.

[groundsupport]

Even if that were true (which I highly doubt), wouldn't that be expected as he's the one logging the most minutes in the NBA (or close), and he's the target of all the hard fouls whenever he has the ball?



They ALL do that. ALL of them. Howard, Duncan, Chris Paul, Pierce, Carmelo Anthony. But nobody's interested in Joel Anthony flopping, which is why you don't see it on Youtube...



I don't think you watch basketball at all.

You went from highly doubting that Lebron complains a lot, to everyone does it.

Which is it son?

Going back to my orginal post, Lebron will complain about any call that doesn't go his way.

If Lebron was Carmelo in that Game 6 loss to Indiana on Saturday night, I bet he would have had a emotional panic hissy crybaby event. I didn't see Melo go apeshit? Mike Woodson wanted too. Lebron would have. Anyone who watched the final 2-3 minutes of that game, thats not a Pacers fan, would agree that Indiana got all the calls.

[Rian Fike]

These haters crack me up. They never, EVER actually watch the games. They steady go straight to the box score and look for proof of their theories. They never, EVER see the things they don't want to see. EVER.

http://amorecolore.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/heat-laughing-gif.gif

[Qwasian]

Did I write he wasn't getting the calls in the cases above? No.

But because he gets fouled a lot more than other players, sometimes his opponents gets away with "lighter" fouls, which are still fouls by the rulebook.

For the factor that doesn't exist, I have no clue what you're talking about.

well first you were trying to say he should get more foul calls or flagrants I guess was your statement, then you said he is getting his calls.

my point is, all you can do when someone punches you in the head is shoot freethrows, so? not sure really what your angle is on that. you want to see players ejected or what? not really sure what your saying.

[Nyfancam01]

These haters crack me up. They never, EVER actually watch the games. They steady go straight to the box score and look for proof of their theories. They never, EVER see the things they don't want to see. EVER.

http://amorecolore.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/heat-laughing-gif.gif

you win.

haha love this

[groundsupport]

These haters crack me up. They never, EVER actually watch the games. They steady go straight to the box score and look for proof of their theories. They never, EVER see the things they don't want to see. EVER.

http://amorecolore.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/heat-laughing-gif.gif



I almost forgot about the crybaby to ref stat in the box score. Thanks for reminding me, since I never watch any game. :rolleyes: SMH.

[Round Mound]

I don't think you watch basketball at all.

Maybe not as much as you do, due to the time difference (if you had to wake up at 3am to watch games....), but I was maybe 80-100 games per season. Not counting replays etc.

You went from highly doubting that Lebron complains a lot, to everyone does it.

Which is it son?

When you say he complains a lot, it is compared to the other players. And I say "no he doesn't".

About Carmelo: wel, same as above, you give me one example of a player who maybe complains less than LeBron, so it makes LeBron the biggest whiner in the NBA?

[Qwasian]

These haters crack me up. They never, EVER actually watch the games. They steady go straight to the box score and look for proof of their theories. They never, EVER see the things they don't want to see. EVER.

http://amorecolore.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/heat-laughing-gif.gif

I've watched every single game of the playoffs...... the one I missed because of little league I recorded and went back & watched. bro your hanging out w/ bosh, your down in miami, you are a life long miami fan, just face it that your opinion is going to be skewed, I already have............ the heat are a great team, it's a purchased dynasty with several fill in players they probably couldn't have got unless lebron was there..... they have the upperhand with a great squad, but don't just be so much of a fan that it skews your reality of the situation. I love to watch lebron play basketball, but I'm not going to make up things that don't happen and constantly wave a heat flag just because he's a great player.

[Round Mound]

well first you were trying to say he should get more foul calls or flagrants I guess was your statement, then you said he is getting his calls.

my point is, all you can do when someone punches you in the head is shoot freethrows, so? not sure really what your angle is on that. you want to see players ejected or what? not really sure what your saying.

That "punch in the heard/shove" was an extreme example of what players should be allowed to do to LeBron according to you just because he is stronger and quicker. Never said he wasn't getting the call in that instance.

[Qwasian]

rian fike........tell me this from the indiana series, the game before the last game they shot like 30 freethrows..... they were supposed to win, and I mentioned that to you, the next game they came back and shot 40+ so it was no way they could lose. so according to stats the pacers shoot a crazy amount of freethrows, what do you want to bet that stat drops unrealistically against the heat?

[groundsupport]

Maybe not as much as you do, due to the time difference (if you had to wake up at 3am to watch games....), but I was maybe 80-100 games per season. Not counting replays etc.



When you say he complains a lot, it is compared to the other players. And I say "no he doesn't".

About Carmelo: wel, same as above, you give me one example of a player who maybe complains less than LeBron, so it makes LeBron the biggest whiner in the NBA?


It's one thing to complain about calls. It's another to play about all calls against you.

Lebron thinks he can do no wrong. It's almost feels like I'm watching a soap opera when watching the Heat play in a tight close game...

[Qwasian]

That "punch in the heard/shove" was an extreme example of what players should be allowed to do to LeBron according to you just because he is stronger and quicker. Never said he wasn't getting the call in that instance.

my point by saying that is that he is coming to the basket alot faster and stronger than most, the centers/power forwards can't keep up, it's not like they are cocking back & punching him in the head, it's just hard contact on accident when they are going for the ball, you aren't going to get a flagrant for that, your banging in the hole...... feel free to show us a video example though if you'd like to discuss it and we can agree or disagree on it, I don't think it happens anywhere near as much as you'd like us to think it does.

[Round Mound]

rian fike........tell me this from the indiana series, the game before the last game they shot like 30 freethrows..... they were supposed to win, and I mentioned that to you, the next game they came back and shot 40+ so it was no way they could lose. so according to stats the pacers shoot a crazy amount of freethrows, what do you want to bet that stat drops unrealistically against the heat?

The Knicks have no clue how to defend the basket. The only thing they do is try to get this spectacular block when it's already too late. Indiana (like many other teams out there) is more clever and play actual defense, resulting in a lot less free throws allowed.

[Rian Fike]

The best part of the past three years has been watching, every day, the evolution and maturing of the Heat team. The haters have helped a lot. All the outside whining and moaning and bile and venom has made this team stronger and stronger and stronger. And, as we can see in this thread, the haters are still unable to stop adding fuel to the fire.

This photograph is a perfect microcosm of the situation. Bosh is the Heat, and the haters are Jessie...

http://amorecolore.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/disney-bosh.jpg

[GC1980]

And there goes the thread. Any thread that has anything to do with the Heat/Lebron always turns #@#@#@#@.

The Heat are a very good team. People dislike them because of how they came together and their general air of arrogance. Lebron is a great player but is very off putting to many. No, he isn't Jordan and there is no need to compare them in EVERY thread. Maybe he has a Jordanesque career, maybe not. We will all know in a few years.

Heat fans (both real and bandwagon) are obnoxious and brag/defend their team non stop, often without true facts and love to overstate just how good they are as well as speculate. This is annoying. Heat haters are obnoxious and fuel the fire with their own nonsense and need to get over it.

Can we please stop these constant heat bashing vs heat loving threads?

For the record, I hate the heat, but they are very good. I dislike Lebron but he is extremely talented. I am sure there are opposite OPINIONS but they are all just that. can we move along from the Heat posts and get along? hahaha...rant over. :)

[Nyfancam01]

Chris Bosh gets so much undeserved hate... He is actually a very good person.

[fullmetal]

Miami is possibly the biggest fairweather base in all segments, not just sports. The Miami and Los Angeles areas love using sports as fashion, but will jump on any fad and milk it.

[Rian Fike]

Chris Bosh gets so much undeserved hate... He is actually a very good person.

So true. This year at his Christmas Party for local kids, he broke from the schedule and went out into the game room to make sure every kid got to take a picture and get an autograph. Every single kid. It put us an hour over schedule, but he insisted and he really enjoyed it:

Christmas with Chris Bosh 2012. | Amore Colore: Nina's Color Lab. (http://amorecolore.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/christmas-with-chris-bosh-2012/)

Coolest. Player. EVER.

[Round Mound]

my point by saying that is that he is coming to the basket alot faster and stronger than most, the centers/power forwards can't keep up, it's not like they are cocking back & punching him in the head, it's just hard contact on accident when they are going for the ball, you aren't going to get a flagrant for that, your banging in the hole...... feel free to show us a video example though if you'd like to discuss it and we can agree or disagree on it, I don't think it happens anywhere near as much as you'd like us to think it does.

Again, that was an extreme example to show that, just because he is LeBron, a foul is a foul, and if a ref doesn't see it, whether it's the 1st or 20th foul, LeBron has the right to complain about a non call.

Getting hit on you shooting elbow (accidentally or not), or hip-checked in the air (accidentally or not), should be a foul, whether you're LeBron or Robert Sacre. Whenever it's not called, LeBron or Robert Sacre has the right to complain.

[murrke03]

Can this series just start so this thread can be about the series instead of the heat trolls coming out for recess to complain.

[Qwasian]

Again, that was an extreme example to show that, just because he is LeBron, a foul is a foul, and if a ref doesn't see it, whether it's the 1st or 20th foul, LeBron has the right to complain about a non call.

Getting hit on you shooting elbow (accidentally or not), or hip-checked in the air (accidentally or not), should be a foul, whether you're LeBron or Robert Sacre. Whenever it's not called, LeBron or Robert Sacre has the right to complain.


have you ever watched an NBA game? if they called every tap on a shooting elbow or hip check you'd never get through a game, you'd be there all night, shooters are tapped/hip checked on almost every single play. watch the next game very closely, you could call a foul on almost every shot. that's why people get so mad, because it's not EXACT, it's up to the ref's to call it as they see fit, not call EVERY FOUL. people get fouled every single game without a call.

[groundsupport]

Can this series just start so this thread can be about the series instead of the heat trolls coming out for recess to complain.

If it's not Mr. Heat Troll himself.

Enjoy your vacation?

[IamRalpho]

What the F does Chris Bosh and a Nick Kids show have to do about this series or him maturing?

What an odd post.

If you want us to look at your site, just say it. No need to constantly keep posting the link trying to weave it back into this discussion

I am sure Bosh is a fantastic person, but what does him being on I Carly have to do with anything?

[Round Mound]

have you ever watched an NBA game? if they called every tap on a shooting elbow or hip check you'd never get through a game, you'd be there all night, shooters are tapped/hip checked on almost every single play. watch the next game very closely, you could call a foul on almost every shot. that's why people get so mad, because it's not EXACT, it's up to the ref's to call it as they see fit, not call EVERY FOUL. people get fouled every single game without a call.

OK. I'm going to stop here, as you take my words for what they are not. I guess my English is crap. Let's leave it at that. You hate LeBron, I don't hate him, everything all right.

[Qwasian]

OK. I'm going to stop here, as you take my words for what they are not. I guess my English is crap. Let's leave it at that. You hate LeBron, I don't hate him, everything all right.

yeah I hate lebron, I have a whole closet full of his shoes and several heat jerseys...... c'mon man...... your talking in circles......

[Rian Fike]

What the F does Chris Bosh and a Nick Kids show have to do about this series or him maturing?

What an odd post.

If you want us to look at your site, just say it. No need to constantly keep posting the link trying to weave it back into this discussion

I am sure Bosh is a fantastic person, but what does him being on I Carly have to do with anything?

The site I want you to look at is in my sig, but thanks.

Oddness is what I do.

I am saying that the Heat haters in this thread have the intelligence and maturity of the average Disney Channel viewer. Below average, actually.

That is all.

http://amorecolore.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/chris-bosh-and-mike-miller.jpg

[Qwasian]

hey bro, don't diss disney channel that's why I draw the line...........lol

[IamRalpho]

I actually think Bosh is kinda funny and everything I read about him says hes a great person off the court. I think hes an absolute goof and kinda overrated on the court, but he does seem like hes having fun.

But he does look like a dinosaur

[Qwasian]

for the record, the pacers beat the heat twice this year already, both games had almost identical freethrows...... I'm almost sure that's about to switch up this series with miami shooting more freethrows......according to stats the pacers have the better team, they've already beat miami twice. watch these magical stats pop up.

[pac213up]

I think this one goes 7 with the Heat taking it. For Indiana to win Hibbert and West will have to be a major offensive factors in the post. The other issue for the Heat may be the Wade knee situation. I think he will need to be a bigger factor against the Pacers than he was against the Bulls or Bucks.

[Qwasian]

I think this one goes 7 with the Heat taking it. For Indiana to win Hibbert and West will have to be a major offensive factors in the post. The other issue for the Heat may be the Wade knee situation. I think he will need to be a bigger factor against the Pacers than he was against the Bulls or Bucks.

paul george has been the key in prior matchups, the game his points were low against them they lost, even with west & hibbert doing well. if george puts up over 25 and hibbert/west are solid they should win those games. hibbert/west going off doesn't really make them win, hibbert actually had low points on the wins and high points on the loss. if they can get 15/15/15 from west, hibbert, stephenson, and george can get over 25, they will rock w/ the heat, and that's about what they typically do, just watch out for those magical heat freethrows to put them over the top and beat indiana, lol

[pac213up]

paul george has been the key in prior matchups, the game his points were low against them they lost, even with west & hibbert doing well. if george puts up over 25 and hibbert/west are solid they should win those games. hibbert/west going off doesn't really make them win, hibbert actually had low points on the wins and high points on the loss. if they can get 15/15/15 from west, hibbert, stephenson, and george can get over 25, they will rock w/ the heat, and that's about what they typically do, just watch out for those magical heat freethrows to put them over the top and beat indiana, lol

Some fair points but I do not really put much stock into regular season matchups. Teams defend differently and are allowed to defend differently in the postseason. Hibbert and West do not need to go off but they need to be factors scoring points in the paint IMO. Hibbert will need to stay out of foul trouble and protect the rim aggressively.

[Qwasian]

Some fair points but I do not really put much stock into regular season matchups. Teams defend differently and are allowed to defend differently in the postseason. Hibbert and West do not need to go off but they need to be factors scoring points in the paint IMO. Hibbert will need to stay out of foul trouble and protect the rim aggressively.

true but I don't think it's even going to get that deep, if they put shackles on paul george the series will be over before it gets started. they can't win without his production..........the heat are going to win, you will see hibbert/west in foul trouble in key games, the heats freethrows will be higher, same ole same ole since the days of the lakers and bulls.

[pac213up]

true but I don't think it's even going to get that deep, if they put shackles on paul george the series will be over before it gets started. they can't win without his production..........the heat are going to win, you will see hibbert/west in foul trouble in key games, the heats freethrows will be higher, same ole same ole since the days of the lakers and bulls.

No question George also has to be a MAJOR factor if the Pacers stand a chance.

[Sikkcaden]

There's a lot of box score watchers in this thread lol

Indiana won each of their 4 games against the Knicks with a different player shouldering the load. They play good team basketball.

The problem with my pacers is, we turn the ball over too much and Bosh will pull hibbert out of the paint on defense.

[Rian Fike]

There's a lot of box score watchers in this thread lol

Indiana won each of their 4 games against the Knicks with a different player shouldering the load. They play good team basketball.

The problem with my pacers is, we turn the ball over too much and Bosh will pull hibbert out of the paint on defense.

The voice of reason and intelligence. Well said.

The turnover thing could destroy the Pacers. The Heat play a help defense that gets people rattled.

[Qwasian]

ok lets explore that option........... heat had 63 turnovers in the last series, pacers had 94, so that's a very good point, that large of a differential in the series could really make a difference.

[Rian Fike]

I wonder if the Pacers will try to get physical with the Heat...

http://www-thescore.s3.amazonaws.com/images/53627/original.gif

Dexter Pittman is gone, but Birdman has taken his place. Bring it on.

[Sikkcaden]

I wonder if the Pacers will try to get physical with the Heat...

http://www-thescore.s3.amazonaws.com/images/53627/original.gif

Dexter Pittman is gone, but Birdman has taken his place. Bring it on.

Oh you mean this super dirty play in garbage time?

I assure you that no one in Miami is about that life when it comes to David West. Very few people in the NBA are.

[Rian Fike]

I assure you that no one in Miami is about that life when it comes to David West. Very few people in the NBA are.

I know one or two...

http://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/lt/lt_cache/thumbnail/960/img/photos/2012/06/02/85/a5/haslem0520-cut_1474677a.JPG

http://i.imgur.com/DgvcuCA.jpg

[freethrowtommy]

Should be a good series. Hopefully the games are close and entertaining to watch (unlike the Memphis/Spurs cluster from last night).

[Sikkcaden]

I know one or two...

http://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/lt/lt_cache/thumbnail/960/img/photos/2012/06/02/85/a5/haslem0520-cut_1474677a.JPG

http://i.imgur.com/DgvcuCA.jpg

LMAOOO. I assure you that Birdman would literally die in a fight with David West. He is a boxer with old man strength.

Chris Andersen is a 10-day contract player that fills a need on a team desperate for big men. He would wish he was charged for kiddie porn than ever going nose to nose with David West.

[Qwasian]

bird turd ain't messing with david west........

http://media.bradenton.com/smedia/2012/05/17/22/35/7GQ8z.AuSt.56.jpeg

[Rian Fike]

LMAOOO. I assure you that Birdman would literally die in a fight with David West.

If I may interrupt your Thug Worship session for a moment, the Heat will be trying to win a playoff series not measure the size of their street cred.

For all that will be allowed within an NBA game, I would take Birdman any day. And I didn't hear a peep about Udonis, I guess you already know about that.

[Round Mound]

7.0ppg (78% FG)
3.7rpg
1.2bks

In 13.7 minutes. He could be replacing a lot of starting centers in some other rosters for 20-25 minutes. He's far from being an All-Star, but he's holding his own!

[Qwasian]

so let me get this straight, you put it on topic to say your team is ready for a physical series, show an elbow being thrown knocking someone to the floor, then switch it up saying you want to play within the game and don't want to measure thug or street cred?

what happened you knew your team wasn't about that life? lol


http://static.foxsports.com/content/fscom/img/2011/03/06/730_2011030619320288_660_320.JPG

[Rian Fike]

7.0ppg (78% FG)
3.7rpg
1.2bks

In 13.7 minutes. He could be replacing a lot of starting centers in some other rosters for 20-25 minutes. He's far from being an All-Star, but he's holding his own!

Anyone who has not seen the Birdman's evolution in Miami will be shocked. He is the missing piece to the puzzle. He can catch and dunk with the best of them, and he is open quite often. He brings the size and strength and hustle in the middle that the Heat were missing. He is a huge fan favorite that gets the normally quiet crowd whipped up into a frenzy. He has been a phenomenon.

His minutes were held down as he got back into shape, now he is ready to roll. His only drawback is his ultimate intensity. He plays until he can't move anymore and gets too exhausted sometimes.

He will be a big factor in this series, since Hibbert will cause problems inside.

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Harlem-Shake-Miami-Heat.gif

[Sikkcaden]

If I may interrupt your Thug Worship session for a moment, the Heat will be trying to win a playoff series not measure the size of their street cred.

For all that will be allowed within an NBA game, I would take Birdman any day. And I didn't hear a peep about Udonis, I guess you already know about that.

Thug worship? Please give me one example of David West being a thug or a menace to society.

Miami Heat Forward Udonis Haslem Arrested for Marijuana Possession - Crimesider - CBS News (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20013774-504083.html) heres something you might want to read up on.

Udonis wasnt mentioned because you posting him in the first place is a joke.

[Rian Fike]

Thug worship? Please give me one example of David West being a thug or a menace to society.

Miami Heat Forward Udonis Haslem Arrested for Marijuana Possession - Crimesider - CBS News (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20013774-504083.html) heres something you might want to read up on.

Udonis wasnt mentioned because you posting him in the first place is a joke.

Dude, YOU are the one worshipping David West as such a gangster. Check yourself before you wreck yourself.

hehe... How about your boy Lance?

http://i.imgur.com/8XMPerk.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_Stephenson

Scum.

[Sikkcaden]

Dude, YOU are the one worshipping David West as such a gangster. Check yourself before you wreck yourself.

hehe... How about your boy Lance?

http://i.imgur.com/8XMPerk.jpg

Where was gangster ever mentioned? I believe I mentioned he was tough, due to his size strength and boxing ability?

You're reaching. I understand that Chris Bosh has touched you in very special ways (wink face), but it doesn't mean that you can just shoot off at the mouth.

Lance made mistakes, but he has grown up as a man. He's only 22.

Haslem has been busted for weed.
Birdman has been investigated for child porn.
Juwan Howard has been arrested for DWI
Rashard Lewis has been arrested for DUI


But yeah....You're about as classy as your team, so I imagine those are overlooked.

[Round Mound]

Haslem has been busted for weed.
Birdman has been investigated for child porn.
Juwan Howard has been arrested for DWI
Rashard Lewis has been arrested for DUI

Does it warrant extra free throws for the opposing team?

[Sikkcaden]

I am amused that this Rian Fike gentleman, claims his team is tough (referencing a dirty play in garbage time as toughness), then calls David West a thug and says its not about toughness...

Then he tries to say Lance Stephenson is scum, all while spending pages praising a drug addict.

Does not compute. It's almost like communicating with Smarter Child. No thoughts are connected.

[Sikkcaden]

Does it warrant extra free throws for the opposing team?

He brought up arrests first lol. Get all the way out of here with that.

[Round Mound]

I don't want to defend anyone, but he talked about basketball toughness, you brought up this boxing thing :o

[Sikkcaden]

I don't want to defend anyone, but he talked about basketball toughness, you brought up this boxing thing :o

Yes, and no one would ever doubt David West's basketball toughness lol I am saying that David West is a cold cold man.

[Round Mound]

Yes, and no one would ever doubt David West's basketball toughness lol I am saying that David West is a cold cold man.

Nobody's doubting his basketball toughness, but Andersen, Haslem and others won't avoid confrontation with him if they have to.

[Rian Fike]

I don't want to defend anyone, but he talked about basketball toughness, you brought up this boxing thing :o

Ding Ding Ding!!!

That is what started the whole thing, like Lance giving the choke sign then getting choked himself.

This series is gonna be fun...

http://i.imgur.com/BEQb1.jpg

[Qwasian]

Ding Ding Ding!!!

That is what started the whole thing, like Lance giving the choke sign then getting choked himself.

This series is gonna be fun...



as long as you don't melt down & start pm'n everyone with crying and insults like you did me....... keep it classy fella's.........

[Rian Fike]

http://i.imgur.com/uUxCErW.jpg

[Rian Fike]

I think coaching will be a very important factor in this series, and Spoelstra has more options - which could be good or it could be bad.

This was on ESPN.com:

5. What's the most interesting storyline of the conference finals?

Cavan: Frank Vogel was able to run whiteboard circles around Mike Woodson by consistently getting New York's skipper to blink first and exploiting the mismatches. Erik Spoelstra won't be fooled so easily. Can Indy keep its big lineups on the floor -- and Roy Hibbert vertical -- or will Miami's more amorphous attack get the Pacers to bend just enough at just the right times? Color me intrigued.

We shall see...

http://www.nba.com/heat/sites/heat/files/photos/hpg1011_boshSpoelstra_cska_101012.jpg

[GC1980]

Do we all forget Birdman was suspended multiple times because he just love meth that much? None of these guys are role models. They are just damn good basketball players. Lets just hope for a good, physical, hard fought series.

PS Lebron has the most street cred. Did you see him vs Nazr! haahaha

[Qwasian]

http://cdn2.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/13177921/168578788.0_standard_352.0.jpg

[knicks_please]

I just love how lil wayne #@#@#@#@ed bosh's wife

I'll bet all the Knicks fans can go back to whining about how they're stuck with the one guy in the NBA you don't want on your team. Yes, Carmelo Anthony. You guys will never get to the eastern conference finals with him on your roster. Sorry. Brooklyn will do it before those idiots could dream of it. Oh yeah and J.R. Smith 6th man was a #@#@#@#@ing joke. Jamal Crawford deserved that. Knicks will get knocked out first round next year.

You love your knicks awwwwwwwwwwww so cute. Too bad they suck right?

oops, looks like you got banned! :eek:

[Rian Fike]

The one thing that makes me most confident? All this trash talk and chest puffing is nowhere to be seen in the Heat locker room. They are all business.

The ring business.

http://sketchcardsaloon.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/wade-bosh-lebron-miami-heat-championship-rings-2012.jpg

[knicks_please]

The one thing that makes me most confident? All this trash talk and chest puffing is nowhere to be seen in the Heat locker room. They are all business.

The ring business.

http://sketchcardsaloon.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/wade-bosh-lebron-miami-heat-championship-rings-2012.jpg

you've turned this thread into a children's book lol

[Sikkcaden]

Where is chest puffing in Indiana's locker room? They play more as a team than almost anyone in the entire league?

You're throwing things at the wall, just so you can post pics of your heart throbs lol

[Rian Fike]

Where is chest puffing in Indiana's locker room? They play more as a team than almost anyone in the entire league?

You're throwing things at the wall, just so you can post pics of your heart throbs lol

Damn. I am going to have to talk very, very slowly for you to keep up. This is the second time you jumped up and down on your candlestick and came to your own conclusions.

The chest puffing and trash talking is here. In this thread. You started it.

Should I say that again? Slower this time?

http://amorecolore.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/heat-laughing-gif.gif

[knicks_please]

Where is chest puffing in Indiana's locker room? They play more as a team than almost anyone in the entire league?

You're throwing things at the wall, just so you can post pics of your heart throbs lol

this children's book errr thread would be half the pages if he didn't post a pic with every response lol. we get it, we've seen them before...

[Rian Fike]

oops, looks like you got banned! :eek:

That is kinda sad, since he is the one who gave me an excuse to celebrate the wonders of Bosh's wife.

Oh well.

Maybe I should salute him with one more pic. This is our Art Camp, with Adrienne Bosh in the yellow shirt on the day she brought the Easter goodies. The drawing on the bottom was created by one of our students.

I love you Miami!!!

http://amorecolore.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/bosh.png

[Sikkcaden]

Damn. I am going to have to talk very, very slowly for you to keep up. This is the second time you jumped up and down on your candlestick and came to your own conclusions.

The chest puffing and trash talking is here. In this thread. You started it.

Should I say that again? Slower this time?

http://amorecolore.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/heat-laughing-gif.gif

Weird, because it seems like you're the one that is puffing their chest out talking the most smack?

I've come to the conclusion that you're super delusional. You say things only because you have photos you want to post. You question others intelligence, even though you are the one that says things with no factual basis.

Again, I'm glad that Chris Bosh has touched you in special places (wink face), but you're absolutely worthless as a contributor to this forum. It terrifies me that you're a teacher. It really does. I am not religious, but I am motivated to pray for the youth of Miami. Although you seem to be about 35+ years my senior, I'll be the adult in this situation and just walk away.

Ok bye.

[Rian Fike]

Ok bye!

It's been real, thanks.

(You'll be back. You know you'll be back. You just can't quit me.)

:D:D:D

[Rian Fike]

From the New York Times, by Beckley Mason:

In this respect, the Pacers could be in trouble. Only four teams turned the ball over more than they did this season, and the Knicks’ scrambling defense gave them particular trouble. Imagine what havoc the precision and ferocity of the Heat’s traps could wreak on the Pacers’ offense.

That is the crux of the series: Can the Pacers score enough in each game to keep pace with the Heat’s inevitable barrage of 3-pointers and fast-break baskets?

Just jamming the ball inside to Hibbert and David West won’t be enough. Unlike the Knicks, who double-teamed in the post and then somewhat haphazardly rotated defenders around the perimeter to cover open shooters, the Heat have one of the smartest and most practiced defenses in the N.B.A. They can rip an offense to shreds, instantly altering the game.

As with every matchup between two teams that know each other so well, it will be a hard-fought and probably a meanspirited series. The Heat will have plenty to handle, but the disparity in elite talent and the Pacers’ immaturity on offense suggest that handle it they will.



Sounds about right, only time will tell.

[IamRalpho]

The Heat dont "chest thump" or act tough in the locker room?

Are you in the locker room? You know this for sure?

Also, they have been known to be very cocky and arrogant with statements, so I doubt they are all humble like Dr. Seuss wants us to believe

[knicks_please]

The Heat dont "chest thump" or act tough in the locker room?

Are you in the locker room? You know this for sure?

Also, they have been known to be very cocky and arrogant with statements, so I doubt they are all humble like Dr. Seuss wants us to believe

not one, not two, not three.....

but but but he was just joking duhhhhh

[Round Mound]

not one, not two, not three.....

but but but he was just joking duhhhhh

I know it's not a Lakers thread, but why is there nobody quoting what MWP said before the season began?

[Sikkcaden]

I know it's not a Lakers thread, but why is there nobody quoting what MWP said before the season began?

Because nothing MWP says should be taken seriously lol

[IamRalpho]

not one, not two, not three.....

but but but he was just joking duhhhhh

The fact that Birdman is a 6 time loser, suspended constantly and was under investigation by the FBI is totally ignored all of a sudden now hes on Miami/.

Guy was suspended from the NBA for 2 years!

He's a decent NBA player, but hes a giant scumbag.

[Sikkcaden]

The Heat dont "chest thump" or act tough in the locker room?

Are you in the locker room? You know this for sure?

Also, they have been known to be very cocky and arrogant with statements, so I doubt they are all humble like Dr. Seuss wants us to believe

LOLOLOL. This is great.

[Round Mound]

The fact that Birdman is a 6 time loser, suspended constantly and was under investigation by the FBI is totally ignored all of a sudden now hes on Miami/.

Guy was suspended from the NBA for 2 years!

He's a decent NBA player, but hes a giant scumbag.

So is Lance Stephenson. Can we move on and talk about what happens on the court?

[Rian Fike]

The Heat dont "chest thump" or act tough in the locker room?

Are you in the locker room? You know this for sure?

Also, they have been known to be very cocky and arrogant with statements, so I doubt they are all humble like Dr. Seuss wants us to believe.

Yes, I am in the locker room sometimes. Not often, but during charity events and such.

Yes, they made a bunch of stupid statements the first year they were together.

Yes, they learned their lesson and they are much more focused now. They learned how to win a championship last year and that is their only goal now.

No trash talk, no distractions.

They are humble yet confident. They are respectful and classy. They are much improved and more mature, and it will be a big contributor to the future championships they might win.

You'll see.

[IamRalpho]

So is Lance Stephenson. Can we move on and talk about what happens on the court?

Lance Stephenson wasnt suspended two years by the NBA and has an FBI file on him.

Big difference.

[Round Mound]

Lance Stephenson wasnt suspended two years by the NBA and has an FBI file on him.

Big difference.

Give him time, he's only 22...

[IamRalpho]

Yes, I am in the locker room sometimes. Not often, but during charity events and such.

Yes, they made a bunch of stupid statements the first year they were together.

Yes, they learned their lesson and they are much more focused now. They learned how to win a championship last year and that is their only goal now.

No trash talk, no distractions.

They are humble yet confident. They are respectful and classy. They are much improved and more mature, and it will be a big contributor to the future championships they might win.

You'll see.

You sound like you are selling a timeshare.

[murrke03]

Ugh why is this thread six pages and its still two days away from the first game. The other series thread is a ghost town and they've actually played a game!

I guess the disgruntled fans of teams out need to hate on something...

[Rian Fike]

You sound like you are selling a timeshare.

Using capital letters and correct spelling and proper grammar tends to do that nowadays.

You ready to buy in?

[IamRalpho]

Using capital letters and correct spelling and proper grammar tends to do that nowadays.

You ready to buy in?

No thank you, I dont need to listen to anymore hyperbole about how amazing and down to earth the Heat are. It's been a fun read though.:cool:

[murrke03]

Lance Stephenson wasnt suspended two years by the NBA and has an FBI file on him.

Big difference.

Why are you so concerned with bird man and the FBI?

Do you even know what it was about? I doubt it

[Rian Fike]

Why are you so concerned with bird man and the FBI?

Do you even know what it was about? I doubt it.

Pay no attention to that stuff, the explanation is simple...

http://fullbodytransplant.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/haters.jpg

[Sikkcaden]

My favorite Chris Bosh photos...

http://ru-crazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bosh-suspect1.jpg
http://p.twimg.com/AvPULaeCEAIbPjf.jpg:large
http://jerseychaser.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Bosh_Gay_Champagne.jpg
http://www.terezowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/29ce80a3.jpg

[knicks_please]

Ugh why is this thread six pages and its still two days away from the first game. The other series thread is a ghost town and they've actually played a game!

I guess the disgruntled fans of teams out need to hate on something...

Because there are so many pictures lol. This thread would be 2-3 pages without all the pics!

[Rian Fike]

I really like this photo of Bosh, in the official Heat game program, with me, in the locker room. (I am the one with the red hat.)

http://i.imgur.com/4N9KdgJ.jpg

Good times.

[knicks_please]

Using capital letters and correct spelling and proper grammar tends to do that nowadays.

You ready to buy in?

Haha how ironic is this post? Proper grammar, eh?

[IamRalpho]

Why are you so concerned with bird man and the FBI?

Do you even know what it was about? I doubt it

You nitpick out of all the posts to pick mine out? Seriously, go back and read the discussion. Someone attacked Lance Stephenson, and Heat fans shouldnt throw stones because yes, regardless of the truth or not Chris Anderson was investigated by the FBI.

Not to mention, ignore the FBI, HES BEEN SUSPENDED FOR TWO YEARS BY THE NBA! Worse than anything Stephenson has done.

If you wanna nitpick arguments, at least start from the beginning. Dont attack other players when the Heat arent clean themselves.

I dont believe Birdman trafficed in kiddy porn, no way he'd be on the street if he did, but the fact he was investigated....please, something not right there.

Not even Lance Stephenson gets investigated by the FBI :)

[Round Mound]

But again, what does it have to do with what's gonna happen on the court?

[IamRalpho]

But again, what does it have to do with what's gonna happen on the court?

What does Chris Bosh's wife's community service or the fact Bosh appeared on a kids show have anything to do with on the court.

Someone steered the conversation that way.

[Round Mound]

What does Chris Bosh's wife's community service or the fact Bosh appeared on a kids show have anything to do with on the court.

Someone steered the conversation that way.

Yes, and he got banned for it...

I just love how lil wayne #@#@#@#@ed bosh's wife

[Sikkcaden]

Yes, and he got banned for it...

Lol seriously? you think thats who took it there?

[Round Mound]

Lol seriously? you think thats who took it there?

On this particular thread? Absolutely positive.

[suki24]

lol series havent even started yet and already at a mess, gonna be 2 more days of this

[Rian Fike]

This just popped up on my Facebook feed...

http://i.imgur.com/F41NfBi.jpg

Word.

[knicks_please]

This just popped up on my Facebook feed...

http://i.imgur.com/F41NfBi.jpg

Word.

wow thanks so much for sharing man!

[Sikkcaden]

wow thanks so much for sharing man!

I couldn't agree more!

[Rian Fike]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you guys want Birdman to get his first ring too!

If you have been watching Inside the NBA on TNT, you see that Shaq really likes what he brings to the Heat. He will make a big difference in this series, for sure.

:) :) :)

[knicks_please]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you guys want Birdman to get his first ring too!

If you have been watching Inside the NBA on TNT, you see that Shaq really likes what he brings to the Heat. He will make a big difference in this series, for sure.

:) :) :)

since we're sharing things from our facebooks, heres the most recent thing on my news feed -
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb403/KnickerPlease/facebooookkk_zps38db0025.png (http://s1204.photobucket.com/user/KnickerPlease/media/facebooookkk_zps38db0025.png.html)

word.

[Rian Fike]

word.

Dude, you are doing it wrong. It is supposed to be about the Heat/Pacers series.

Get it?

:confused::confused::confused:

[MariOnAlmA]

I am looking forward to watching this series, but can someone detail why they do not play until wednesday? The western conference finals series will have gone two games by wednesday!

[knicks_please]

Dude, you are doing it wrong. It is supposed to be about the Heat/Pacers series.

Get it?

:confused::confused::confused:

i just thought we were posting stupid pictures from our facebook feed? my bad!

[Rian Fike]

I am looking forward to watching this series, but can someone detail why they do not play until wednesday? The western conference finals series will have gone two games by wednesday!

If the Knicks had forced a Game Seven, the Heat series would have needed to start on Wednesday. The NBA has been making early schedules like this, based on potential Game Sevens. They say they are trying to help fans and press and TV crews plan ahead and make hotel arrangements early.

It sure is difficult to wait. Imagine what it is like for the players. Yikes.

[Rian Fike]

Serious question:

The Pacers are an 8-1 underdog in Vegas. Anybody got some money to throw away on that?

[MariOnAlmA]

If the Knicks had forced a Game Seven, the Heat series would have needed to start on Wednesday. The NBA has been making early schedules like this, based on potential Game Sevens. They say they are trying to help fans and press and TV crews plan ahead and make hotel arrangements early.

It sure is difficult to wait. Imagine what it is like for the players. Yikes.

That makes sense! Thanks for the reply. Also, i agree i cannot imagine how anxious they are to get on the court.

[Wings]

We get it, you've met Chris Bosh and now you have a hard-on for him. Congrats

[Rian Fike]

Nobody wants to bet on the Pacers? Why not?

[Sikkcaden]

Nobody wants to bet on the Pacers? Why not?

You're pretending like the heat are a little-known underdog team from nowhere that everyone counted out.

Of course the Heat are the favorite and they probably will win the series, but to pretend indiana isn't a viable opponent (while missing their best offensive player) would be foolish.

People aren't betting on the Pacers to win the series, but that doesn't mean they can't. I won $500 on the Knicks/Pacers series, while I'm sure tons of people lost because the Knicks were the favorite...

[knicks_please]

We get it, you've met Chris Bosh and now you have a hard-on for him. Congrats

idk I could go for another couple hundred photos.

[Rian Fike]

You're pretending like the heat are a little-known underdog team from nowhere that everyone counted out.

Of course the Heat are the favorite and they probably will win the series, but to pretend indiana isn't a viable opponent (while missing their best offensive player) would be foolish.

People aren't betting on the Pacers to win the series, but that doesn't mean they can't. I won $500 on the Knicks/Pacers series, while I'm sure tons of people lost because the Knicks were the favorite...


Sure. Everybody claims to have won after a series is over.

And WHAT??? I never said the Heat was an underdog, I said they were like Jordan's teams.

Pacers at 8-1. Big money to be made if they can knock off the champs.

[GrangerCollectr]

I'm surprised at how many Pacer haters are on here.

LeBron is one of the best basketball players I've ever seen but his damn attitude/arrogance is what turns me off. Just the way he responded to what Vogel said (which was a mis-quote) makes him look like a jerk.

I'm just hoping that we can at least take the series to 6 games and the refs don't call fouls on Hibby when he goes straight up.

Should be a fun series to watch!

[murrke03]

I'm surprised at how many Pacer haters are on here.

LeBron is one of the best basketball players I've ever seen but his damn attitude/arrogance is what turns me off. Just the way he responded to what Vogel said (which was a mis-quote) makes him look like a jerk.

I'm just hoping that we can at least take the series to 6 games and the refs don't call fouls on Hibby when he goes straight up.

Should be a fun series to watch!

you must not like any professional athletes...

[Rian Fike]

I shan't need to!!

You are correct, as always.

If five Bulls can't stop me, nobody can...

http://amorecolore.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/chris-bosh-dunking-on-chicago-bulls.jpg

[Rian Fike]

I weep...

I understand. You said you were leaving, but you just could not stop yourself from coming back.

It'll be okay. Maybe try turning off the computer and going outside for a while. The Heat/Pacers series does not start until Wednesday and you are already getting yourself all worked up.

Relax. Breathe. Spend some time outside.

It'll be okay.

[Fraser9698]

This thread sounds like Indiana and Kentucky fans bickering. :)

[Rian Fike]

This thread sounds like Indiana and Kentucky fans bickering. :)

This guy Pat Riley played for Kentucky, so it makes sense...

http://i.imgur.com/T8xfk5Z.jpg

[knicks_please]

This guy Pat Riley played for Kentucky, so it makes sense...

http://i.imgur.com/T8xfk5Z.jpg

oh yeah tough guy! well i found TWO of them!
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz76/antoinefan/heat_3.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/antoinefan/media/heat_3.jpg.html)

[Fraser9698]

http://www.nationofblue.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3858&d=1291004042

http://sportsbore.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/lebron-james-and-john-calipari.jpg

:)

Knew there was a reason I collected this guy!

[Rian Fike]

oh yeah tough guy! well i found TWO of them!

Unfortunately, no Hoosiers are left alive this year. I guess the Pacers gotta represent.

http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/pacers-fans.jpg

[freethrowtommy]

oh yeah tough guy! well i found TWO of them!
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz76/antoinefan/heat_3.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/antoinefan/media/heat_3.jpg.html)

I didn't know Ron Jeremy was connected to the Heat?

Stan Van would be a dead ringer.

http://www.nationofblue.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3858&d=1291004042

http://sportsbore.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/lebron-james-and-john-calipari.jpg

:)

Knew there was a reason I collected this guy!

Did LeBron ever pick a school before deciding to go to the NBA?

[Fraser9698]

He didn't commit anywhere. Pretty sure he said it would've been Ohio State though.

[Rian Fike]

Good morning Blowout, Happy Tuesday.

I am having a rough withdrawl, obviously, waiting for the next Heat game. I did what I always do when I am on the verge of going crazy...

I did some Art.

http://i.imgur.com/aafvpLj.jpg

That is Bosh, in my strange drawing style. Sort of psychedelic tribal something something. It's just a start, I will be working on it all day. I will be teaching the design to my kids all week, while we get ready to cheer the hometown team to victory.

Is it Wednesday yet?

[Kosmo Kards]

I don't understand why game 1 isn't until Wednesday. The WCF will have already played two games.

[Rian Fike]

I don't understand why game 1 isn't until Wednesday. The WCF will have already played two games.

It is because the NBA wants to accomodate all the international press that will be covering the Heat. They want to give anyone scheduling travel as much advance notice as possible to make hotel arrangements. It needed to be Wednesday in case there was a Game Seven with the Knicks.

[XARZY]

Lets get ready to rumbleeee!!!!!

http://instntrply.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/boshflop.gif
http://www.sportsgeekery.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/lebron-flop-3.gif

[Round Mound]

I know the player in the white jersey wearing #1 in the last video. He used to play for the Bulls if I remember well. I wonder what happened to him....

[Rian Fike]

I know the player in the white jersey wearing #1 in the last video. He used to play for the Bulls if I remember well. I wonder what happened to him....

He changed his name...

http://i.imgur.com/OpxGzUt.jpg

[SPauthentic84]

It is because the NBA wants to accomodate all the international press that will be covering the Heat. They want to give anyone scheduling travel as much advance notice as possible to make hotel arrangements. It needed to be Wednesday in case there was a Game Seven with the Knicks.

I know this is off topic, but is your avatar the little mermaid?

[Rian Fike]

I know this is off topic, but is your avatar the little mermaid?

No, that is Squirrel Girl. The most powerful character in all the Marvel Universe.

The artist is Axebone.

http://sketchcollectors.com/gallery/Rian%20Fike/1302272984.jpg

[Rian Fike]

Gameday. Finally. Let's Do This.

http://i.imgur.com/PnetBUu.jpg

[Kosmo Kards]

It should be fun to watch. I am taking Miami in 6. I am curious to see how Wade plays tonight.

[Fraser9698]

Thats a awesome bosh picture. I'm usually not a fan of art, either.

[Rian Fike]

Thats a awesome bosh picture. I'm usually not a fan of art, either.

Thanks. This is a shot from my one man show at the University of Miami...

http://sketchcardsaloon.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/my-one-man-show.jpg

... and some shoes I painted...

http://sketchcardsaloon.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/painted-shoes.jpg

... and my classroom today while we learn how to draw the design behind Bosh's head...

http://i.imgur.com/hbmu79i.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/aafvpLj.jpg

[boombaby_rm31]

Lets get ready to rumbleeee!!!!!

http://instntrply.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/boshflop.gif
http://www.sportsgeekery.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/lebron-flop-3.gif


LMAO. :eek::eek::eek::eek:

[Rian Fike]

The Heat is still an 8-1 favorite in the series.

8 point spread tonight, over under 182.5.

This is gonna be BIG fun. Bring. It. On.

[Rian Fike]

LMAO. :eek::eek::eek::eek:

Your boys are good at that too. Check Lance in the corner...

https://i.minus.com/ibvSOHmF6a1wN3.gif

[Nyfancam01]

Your boys are good at that too. Check Lance in the corner...

https://i.minus.com/ibvSOHmF6a1wN3.gif

LOL!!!!!!!

[Rian Fike]

Just heard Jeff Van Gundy's take on this series. Last night during the Grizzly Spurs game he said there is absolutely no reason to think that the Pacers can beat the Heat four times.

None.

Wow.

That calls for a little more Squirrel Girl...

http://i.imgur.com/98wwlnc.jpg

Those are by Irma Ahmed.

[Rian Fike]

Excellent statistical analysis here:

Miami heat vs Indiana Pacers - 2013 playoffs predictions (http://blog.parlayz.com/miami-heat-indiana-pacers-east-finals-2013/)

The Pacers are a 2 out of 10 offensively.

Yikes.

[suki24]

Might as well rename this topic to "Check out my art on my blog."

[Sikkcaden]

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/basketball/515916-official-heat-vs-pacers-eastern-conference-finals-discussion-thread.html

No direspect to Rian, but I created a new thread, just because this one seemed to go off the rails/got cluttered.

[IamRalpho]

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/basketball/515916-official-heat-vs-pacers-eastern-conference-finals-discussion-thread.html

No direspect to Rian, but I created a new thread, just because this one seemed to go off the rails/got cluttered.

Oh, you mean 50 posts of pictures of Chris Bosh and his wife isnt on topic?

GET OUTTA TOWN!

[Rian Fike]

The smell of jealousy is strong here now. No problem.

See you in the other thread!!!

:D:D:D