Final: Miami 115-107 Star of the Night: Norris Cole – 29 MIN, 20 PTS, 8-14 FG, 0-3 3FG, 14 4Q PTS, 4 REB, 4 ASS, 4 STL, 3 STL Sure Cole hit some monster jumpers in the game’s biggest moments, but what struck me most about the rookie out of Cleveland State was his lack [...]
Tipoff: 9:00 PM (ET), Thursday, June 9, 2011 Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX Series: Tied 2-2 Line: Dallas by 1 Feel Good Stat: They lost by three points when LeBron James had just eight points. Again, the Miami Heat’s best player had eight points and they nearly won. Let that marinate. The elite players [...]
Final: Miami 97 Boston 87 Hero: LeBron James. He owned the game’s final two minutes, knocking down four straight shots and coming up with the game-sealing steal. Then he apologized for how he handled his free agency circus this summer. I’d say it was quite the liberating night for LeBron who also tossed up 33 [...]
Tipoff: 7:00 PM (ET), Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL Series: Heat lead 3-1 TV/Radio: TNT, 790 Line: Miami by 7 X-Factor: Rajon Rondo. Will the one-armed man be effective or handicapped? He was solid in game four’s first half but regressed as time went on. I’d throw Erick Dampier in [...]
Final: Miami 98 Boston 90 Game Ball: LeBron James (35 PTS, 14 REB, 3 ASS, 3 STL, 12/28 FG, 2/6 3FG, 9/9 FT). The kid showed why he’s the most talented player in the world last night. He defended every position possible. He attacked Boston’s interior and then killed them from the outside late. He [...]
