It’s down to one final game to conclude the 2012-2013 season, folks. In what turned out to be an amazing battle of wills between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, LeBron James and the Heat somehow found a way to erase a 10-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter, before sending the game to overtime on an incredibly unlikely comeback, led by James and Ray Allen, who each hit a 3-point shot to
On the eve of potentially the last game of the 2012-13′ NBA season, it’s important that we reflect on what this night really means. Who better to sum it up than the man who has ended more of these seasons dancing, jumping, hugging and drinking in confetti than anybody else: “In the NBA, rings symbolize status and power. No matter how gaudy or cumbersome a championship ring may be, the dream of winning one is what motivates players to put themselves through
Game 6 of the NBA Finals is upon us. Everything is on the line for the Miami Heat and LeBron James as they face elimination against the San Antonio Spurs at home in Miami. Pressure has mounted and their backs are against the wall. Win and survive to play for everything; Lose and go home to a summer of criticism and speculation. If the Heat go down, don’t expect LeBron James to be the cause. He will play great in Game 6.
Hello and welcome to the Evening News. As the Finals continue, we’ll keep you updated every evening. What’s happening today? Here’s the latest from around the league: [Read more…]
The deadline to withdraw for the NBA draft has now passed. The biggest name to exit was Dario Saric, the Croatian forward who was rumored to be a possible lottery pick. Aside from a few names pulling out, the draft is now set. According to sources, the Cleveland Cavaliers – if the draft were held today – would select Alex Len with the top pick. The Cavs believe he is the best fit longterm alongside Kyrie Irving. [Read more…]
LeBron James’ title count and the Heat’s arrogance at the “Welcome Celebration” won’t ever be forgotten. “But that really was for our fans and it got wonderfully out of hand. And how everybody covered it? They used it as an albatross across our back.” —Heat president Pat Riley, 11 months after the Big Three “Welcome Celebration.” MIAMI – Fairly or not, tonight’s Game 6 of the NBA Finals is a referendum on the Miami Heat’s Big Three of LeBron
My pick all along has been Spurs in 7. Do I think they will lose by 7 points or more to the Heat tonight in Miami? Not so sure about that, but Vegas has set 7 as the line. [Read more…]
Dario Saric of Croatia withdrew from the NBA draft today, along with 15 other international prospects. Saric was the biggest name of the bunch, the second-best small forward prospect behind Otto Porter of Georgetown, according to our draft guru, Joe Kotoch, who had Saric going No. 15 to the Milwaukee Bucks in Mock Draft 5.0. [Read more…]