NBA FINALS: (1)MIA HEAT vs (2)SA SPURS

**Ball Don't Lie** · 06-04-2013, 11:25 AM

STARTERS:

SAS

Tony Parker
Danny Green
Kawhi Leonard
Tim Duncan
Tiago Splitter

MIA

Mario Chalmers
Dwyane Wade
Lebron James
Udonis Haslem
Chris Bosh

KEY ROTATION PLAYERS:

SAS

Gary Neal
Manu Ginobili
Boris Diaw
Matt Bonner

MIA

Norris Cole
Ray Allen
Shane Battier
Chris Anderson

Key Matchups:

This series will come down to the adjustments made on San Antonios pick and roll game. If MIA chooses to trap, it's not going to work because the Spurs bigs pass so well, and it'll create too many situations of 4 on 3 for SAS. But if MIA puts Lebron on Parker, SAS may have a hard time creating good shots. Duncan and Splitter also have to play big on the boards and inside obviously. On the Miami side of things, if they utilize Bosh more on screen roll, and postup DWade vs Green, it's going to be very difficult for SAS to stop them, besides having to deal with LBJ. If any other coach was coaching SAS' roster, I'd say MIA in 5, but because Pop is such a genius, it's a really tough series to call.

PREDICTION:

MIA in 6. I forsee TP struggling against the pressure and the Spurs not having enough offence when he's not going. Though I really hope I'm wrong. Keep the Duncan Finals streak alive!

jeffb · 06-04-2013, 11:36 AM

Miami in 6

**Ball Don't Lie** · 06-04-2013, 11:42 AM

Some potential big news in the future:

Quote:

On notice: With a 3rd technical in Finals, LeBron would be suspended from next game. With any flagrant, Birdman suspended from next game.

Just to be clear, if Lebron gets 3 techs in the Finals he'll be suspended.

**INSIDER** · 06-04-2013, 11:43 AM

SAS in 6 baby!!!!

ScottMescudi · 06-04-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by INSIDER

SAS in 6 baby!!!!

GO SPURS!!!!!!

bjjs · 06-04-2013, 12:07 PM

Love the 2-3-2 format.

Heat disappoint everybody and win the title in 4.

ClutchCity · 06-04-2013, 01:10 PM

Heat in 5

finstock · 06-04-2013, 01:24 PM

I think the Spurs will respond well to Miami's aggressive defense. Indiana occasionally exposed it by hitting Hibbert rolling to the rim. Well, the Spurs also have bigs with touch, but their guards are way more poised than Indy, and they have shooters to kick to when the defense collapses on those rollers. The Spurs poise, ball movement and shooting bodes well for dealing with Miami when they hedge high or double in the post.

But how does SA stop Lebron? What if Leonard gets in foul trouble? They don't really have a secondary wing defender big enough or quick enough to match up with Lebron.

Sentimental pick, Spurs in 6.

LX · 06-04-2013, 02:52 PM

I think Miami is going to be in rhythm, and feeling a little unleashed from Vogel's defense. If Bosh can resume his play from before the Indy series it's going to be tough for the Spurs, particularly early on with rust being a problem.

Nites · 06-04-2013, 05:59 PM

Spurs in 6

KoolAid · 06-04-2013, 06:10 PM

Someguy again · 06-05-2013, 11:59 AM

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thought · 06-05-2013, 07:28 PM

Surprised at all the people picking the Heat in here. I am picking the Spurs in 6, and that is me doing my best to be objective.

Dario · 06-05-2013, 08:14 PM

Spurs in 6 please

Bmats7returns · 06-05-2013, 08:35 PM

I wish Mia had beaten Dallas so that this would be their 3-peat.

jeffb · 06-05-2013, 09:06 PM

McGrady May Retire After Finals - RealGM Wiretap

Nites · 06-05-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffb

McGrady May Retire After Finals - RealGM Wiretap

Players from your generation are almost completely gone.

jeffb · 06-05-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nites

Players from your generation are almost completely gone.

my generation? lol

Someguy again · 06-05-2013, 10:26 PM

damn lx this is the second time i messed up on posting youtube vids lol, gotta teach me them secrets

LX · 06-05-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Someguy again

damn lx this is the second time i messed up on posting youtube vids lol, gotta teach me them secrets

It's my calling. I left your link in there. If you hit the quote button you will see the embedded stuff you need to cut out to make it work. You just need watch?v= and then the basic id code.

View Poll Results: Who wins and in how many games?
MIA IN 4	2	3.77%
MIA IN 5	4	7.55%
MIA IN 6	7	13.21%
MIA IN 7	6	11.32%
SAS IN 4	3	5.66%
SAS IN 5	2	3.77%
SAS IN 6	20	37.74%
SAS IN 7	9	16.98%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

06-04-2013, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ball Don't Lie ... Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,161 Representing:	NBA FINALS: (1)MIA HEAT vs (2)SA SPURS STARTERS: SAS Tony Parker Danny Green Kawhi Leonard Tim Duncan Tiago Splitter MIA Mario Chalmers Dwyane Wade Lebron James Udonis Haslem Chris Bosh KEY ROTATION PLAYERS: SAS Gary Neal Manu Ginobili Boris Diaw Matt Bonner MIA Norris Cole Ray Allen Shane Battier Chris Anderson Key Matchups: This series will come down to the adjustments made on San Antonios pick and roll game. If MIA chooses to trap, it's not going to work because the Spurs bigs pass so well, and it'll create too many situations of 4 on 3 for SAS. But if MIA puts Lebron on Parker, SAS may have a hard time creating good shots. Duncan and Splitter also have to play big on the boards and inside obviously. On the Miami side of things, if they utilize Bosh more on screen roll, and postup DWade vs Green, it's going to be very difficult for SAS to stop them, besides having to deal with LBJ. If any other coach was coaching SAS' roster, I'd say MIA in 5, but because Pop is such a genius, it's a really tough series to call. PREDICTION: MIA in 6. I forsee TP struggling against the pressure and the Spurs not having enough offence when he's not going. Though I really hope I'm wrong. Keep the Duncan Finals streak alive!

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bjjs a baller Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,660 Representing:	Love the 2-3-2 format. Heat disappoint everybody and win the title in 4.

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finstock baking the cookies of discontent. Corner 3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,113 Representing:	I think the Spurs will respond well to Miami's aggressive defense. Indiana occasionally exposed it by hitting Hibbert rolling to the rim. Well, the Spurs also have bigs with touch, but their guards are way more poised than Indy, and they have shooters to kick to when the defense collapses on those rollers. The Spurs poise, ball movement and shooting bodes well for dealing with Miami when they hedge high or double in the post. But how does SA stop Lebron? What if Leonard gets in foul trouble? They don't really have a secondary wing defender big enough or quick enough to match up with Lebron. Sentimental pick, Spurs in 6.

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LX effin' ineffable In the Paint Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 30,070 Representing:	I think Miami is going to be in rhythm, and feeling a little unleashed from Vogel's defense. If Bosh can resume his play from before the Indy series it's going to be tough for the Spurs, particularly early on with rust being a problem.

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Nites is all bout dat life Can't knock the Hustle Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 15,083 Representing:	Spurs in 6

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thought jonas smellandchewthis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4,731 Representing:	Surprised at all the people picking the Heat in here. I am picking the Spurs in 6, and that is me doing my best to be objective.

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Dario Keep it simple Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 9,614 Representing:	Spurs in 6 please

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