I agree with Erentz if the game stays close James has a good chance of pulling out the win for them he is that good. If he can get solid contribution from three others the Pacers would not be able to keep up.
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I personally think....heat would take any decent big right now. After the break he should be close to his best atleast. Problem is finding the cap space. Wade right now is a nothing player considering how much he takes.
Too many empty seats at the stadium so Miami fans really are band-wagoners. Lebron time lads.
I agree just someone who can consistently get 10-12 rebounds and maybe even only 10 points while providing solid post defence. The Spurs will do the same thing with Duncan and splitter and the Grizzlies would have aswell. They have been linked to Greg Oden, it is too much of a weakness for them. They would never get rid of Wade he is Miami through and through same way the Lakers wouldn't amnesty Kobe.
Stephenson and Hill have been shocking.
Hill ffs
Anthony: I know how you feel, Bosh..
Hill has been all over the place he has attempted 2 shots and that drive to the basket was just plain desperation and Stephenson but they have been good on the defensive end. Somehow Indiana are still winning lets see how they do with Hill out.
James has taken off
Paul George has impressed me I thought he was a tad overrated this year but he has really impressed me in the playoffs. Lebron is the only one trying out there the others are just riding coattails. If they can get these wide 3's the heat will run way with it.
Vogel is such a good coach. He never let Miami make a big run. He has great timing for his time-out, and he's making good use of them.
Every time Indiana take a time-out they come back more organised, and make good plays to stop Miami's run.
Every time Indiana take a time-out they come back more organised, and make good plays to stop Miami's run.
Allen needs to make that what are you here for??
FFS Bosh! Protect the ball!
Lebron is not going to hit those jumpers all game long! Somebody help! Somebody move!
Lebron is not going to hit those jumpers all game long! Somebody help! Somebody move!
Sooooo disapppointed with his contribution. He has been pretty much a non-factor during the whole post-season.
Do you remember when the Cavs beat the Pistons in the ECF? LeBron is totally capable of making ridiculous shots throughout a series and singlehandedly winning.
Miami want this now. James gave a big speech at the start of the half and they have responded he had to carry them to this win and he is.
@Danny Allen has been so poor this postseason Wade and Bosh have been missing all series if they showed up this would have been over in 5.
@Danny Allen has been so poor this postseason Wade and Bosh have been missing all series if they showed up this would have been over in 5.
What I'm worried about is getting to the last minute of the game tied, with Lebron James having drained all of his energy to drag his team all game long.
Now the rest of the Pacers need to step up they need more from Hill and Stephenson.
Lebron is so fecking clutch...
They won't catch up now imo. They are doubling Hibbert and the other Pacer's are struggling to score. Plus Lebron is Lebron he won't let them come back.
Pacers blew it, James is killing this off now.
James in beast mode
James is incredible. That is all.
When Miami play hard the Pacers have no chance they are scoring and have shutdown the Pacers offence.
James is taking a rest now.. Watch Indiana tie the game.
That is embarrassing that they can't hold on for him to get 3-5 minute rest.
James just went HAM in the 3rd quarter.
Allen hits two free throws! Woohoo!
If your wide open you have to make it imo. Poor from Hill.
That turnover was West's fault he can be annoying at times pouting because his shot isn't falling he needs to step up. Hill and Stephenson have been awful.
Getting ugly...
Are the Heat fans chanting 7 Nation Army? It sounds incredibly lame.
Indiana shouldn't be too disheartened, they were very good in the first half and they've bounced back every time so far in the series.
Problem is, Miami have LeBron and when he goes crazy, no one can stop him.
Problem is, Miami have LeBron and when he goes crazy, no one can stop him.
Yes!! Indiana kind of beat themselves in the end, may be getting tired, but I'll take it.
Now the most difficult part. Closing it out.. In my view, was a lucky win for Miami tonight, they need to do much more to do it in Indiana. Too many players aren't performing, and James is getting help from unexpected sources really.
Now the most difficult part. Closing it out.. In my view, was a lucky win for Miami tonight, they need to do much more to do it in Indiana. Too many players aren't performing, and James is getting help from unexpected sources really.
I agree Lebron is carrying this heat team on his back he gave them a tongue lashing at the start of the half waste of a good game from George. West was not good tonight he missed too many easy baskets and so they just doubled Hibbert. Stephenson and Hill were poor also. I think this will go 7 the Pacer's haven't played two bad games in a row. Wade is washed up and Bosh offers little.
I thought Indiana were heading for a narrow win after a solid first half performance but Lebron's explosive third quarter display swung the game in Miami's favor. Once again, his brilliant solo productivity based on a visible sense of urgency salvaged the victory for the Heat. His teammates besides Haslem were unable to exert a great deal of influence over the match. D.Wade and Bosh have both failed to make a significant mark on this series. I think a reasonably proportional contribution from each member of the Heat similar to Game 3 will most likely be required if Miami intend to close out the series in Indianapolis.
I agree, I'm sure they'll make all possible adjustments to further limit Lebron's influence and punish Miami for their risky overreliance. The Pacers appear to be quite a strong team with a compact, efficient defensive set up. The consistent offensive yield from Hibbert and West in the postseason has also made them a noticeably difficult opponent to defeat.
I agree, I'm sure they'll make all possible adjustments to further limit Lebron's influence and punish Miami for their risky overreliance. The Pacers appear to be quite a strong team with a compact, efficient defensive set up. The consistent offensive yield from Hibbert and West in the postseason has also made them a noticeably difficult opponent to defeat.
I'd just like to remind everyone that Indy is playing without their best player, Danny Granger. We can only imagine what the team would be like with him, or with another 13 million dollar player on the roster.
With a fully fit Granger I think we'd win this series.
With a fully fit Granger I think we'd win this series.
I don't think Granger would be the primary option now that is Paul George is there he has a higher ceiling imo. Granger would provide a scoring punch of the bench that would have been a great help. Granger has been in decline stat and production wise for the last few years.
Rumours on twitter that Howard has decided he's leaving the Lakers.
Whilst I'd like him to stay (despite the average season he had), I think he'll end up in Houston and that would be a good fit for him. Would leave the lakers in a big mess for next season though.
Whilst I'd like him to stay (despite the average season he had), I think he'll end up in Houston and that would be a good fit for him. Would leave the lakers in a big mess for next season though.
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