Heat vs Mavs Game 6 Preview: Is This The End For King James

The Miami Heat will be in front of their home crowd and will that make enough of a difference to stop the Mavs in Game 6. This series has been close throughout and each team has had their chances to win games and lose them as well. Lebron James has not been the player the Heat fans had hoped for when they reached the NBA Finals. Has Lebron wilted under the pressure? So far, it seems that way and unless something crazy happens that will probably continue.

Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade can't count on their sidekick to show up in the fourth quarter because he has not done anything in that quarter for them. Miami will need good production from their bench if they want to win Game 6. For the Mavericks it will be the same formula that has won before and that is plenty of Dirk and keep it close to the end. Dallas knows Miami has struggled closing out games and Dirk is one of the best closers in the the game.

Game 6 could be the end of the road for King James unless him and the Miami Heat pull this game out. Miami plays well at home, but I do not see Dallas letting this opportunity slip away. I look for Dirk to have a big game and the Dallas Mavericks do close out the Miami Heat and King James. It will be close throughout the game, but I like the Mavericks to win.

Dallas vs Miami Game 5 Preview

Tonight's matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat should be very interesting. This Game 5 could very well determine who will win the 2011 NBA Championship. If Miami wins it you can write off the Dallas Mavericks as the Mavericks would have to win two straight games in Miami and very tall order indeed. If Dallas wins they know they only have to win one more game to be called NBA Champion.

Game 5 will come down to two indivduals Dirk Nowitzki and Lebron James. Dirk has been sick and in Game 4 he gutted it out to help his team get the win. He is suppose to be feeling better and hopes to lead Dallas to a Game 5 win. For Lebron James many feel he checked out in Game 4 and must perform much better if the Heat want to win. Many people were comparing James to Jordan, but after this Finals that comparison needs to stop. Jordan would never check out on his team.

In the end, this game is going to come down to Dirk and Lebron. Whoever has a better game will be celebrating at the end. The team that wins will have a big advantage going into Game 6 and the other will be at a disadvantage. I like Dallas at home in front of the home crowd. I think James will give another sub-par performance and that will hurt the Heat enough to give the Mavericks a Game 5 win.

Lebron James Was Clutch In Heat Win

Throughout his NBA career Lebron James has made some great shots and played some great games. Last night though may have been his best game yet. The reason I say that this one meant something and he knew that. James drove to the basket at will and the Chicago Bulls had no answers for him. Down the stretch, James hit the shots when the Heat needed him too. This was something that he did not always do when it counted.

Lebron James like him or hate him he can play the game of basketball. He knows what to do and when to do it. He knew his team needed him and came through when it counted the most in the fourth quarter. That is what superstars do and he did just that. Many people judge James for things he does, but the one thing we all can see he can play the game of basketball with the best of them.

Lakers, Heat Going In Opposite Directions As Playoffs Near

The Miami Heat went into Boston in a statement game and made a loud statement with a easy 100-77 route of the Boston Celtics. It was kind of surprising how easily the Heat won the game. No matter what anyone tells you the Celtics really miss Kendrick Perkins and his toughness in the middle. With Shaq still out it could be tough on the Celtics in the playoffs.

For the Los Angeles Lakers their rollercoaster season continues as they now have lost five games in a row after a 120-106 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. This loss may not seem huge right now, but the Thunder gave the Lakers all they could handle in the playoffs last season. It is hard to get a read on the Lakers as one day they look great the next day they do not. I guess we will have to wait to see what they do in the playoffs.

Orlando Crushes Cleveland Make Statement To James And Cavs

Lebron James cannot recall when he has ever looked up at a scoreboard and seen a team he was on was losing by 40 points. Well last night was a first for James who found himself and his Cleveland Cavaliers getting routed easily by Orlando by a score of 116-87. Watching the game Orlando was just quicker and made the shots when it counted. Lebron James did not shoot well and rest of the Cavaliers decided to take the night off this is what will happen to you. As James said it was embarrassing and that is probably the best way to describe it.

San Antonio 126 Final
Indiana 121

Miami 97 Final
Charlotte 92

Atlanta 92 Final
Boston 104

Cleveland 87 Final
Orlando 116

Portland 107 Final
Oklahoma City 72

Dallas 102 Final
Memphis 107

Minnesota 103 Final
Utah 102

Sacramento 111 Final
Phoenix 139

New Orleans 103 Final
Golden State 111

Houston 81 Final
LA Lakers 93

Cavaliers Beat Pistons Make In 13 In A Row

It seems that Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers can do no wrong as they won their 13th straight game last night this time over the Detroit Pistons. James made two crucial three-point plays down the stretch and finished with 25 points and 12 rebounds as the Cavaliers won their 13th straight game, 79-73 on Tuesday night over the Detroit Pistons, who gave the NBA's best team all it could handle. Detroit is sitting 7th in the playoff picture and could end up playing the Cavaliers in the playoffs which would be an interesting series to watch.

Tuesday, March 31st

Detroit 73 Final
Cleveland 79

Chicago 105 Final
Indiana 107

Atlanta 85 Final
Philadelphia 98

LA Lakers 84 Final
Charlotte 94

Dallas 108 Final
Minnesota 88

Oklahoma City 96 Final
San Antonio 95

New York 104 Final
Denver 111

Utah 104 Final
Portland 125

New Orleans 111 Final
Sacramento 110

Lebron James Helps Cavs Get 6oth Win

Lebron James did what he does best and that is play basketball as he tossed 24 points and had 12 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 102-74. Mo Williams added 22 points, Zydrunas Ilgauskas 14 and Joe Smith had his best game since returning to the Cavs, adding 12 points with 13 rebounds and was Cleveland's only consistent player in the first half. Smith also made his first 3-pointer since re-signing with the Cavs.

If you are a big Lebron James fan he will be on 60 minutes tonight doing an interview and making a crazy shot as well. He is a classy guy and he is one very good player. The Cleveland Cavaliers would be a bad team without him and if he does leave Cleveland it could take the Cavs a long time before they could contend again.

Lebron James Leads Epic Comeback As Cavaliers Get Road Win

Great players have the never say die attitude and Lebron James is one of those players. Last night in Los Angeles James and the Cavaliers were looking at a 19 point deficit in the fourth quarter, but it did not seem to faze Lebron James and his mates. James got a triple double in the game and Mo Williams hit a go ahead three pointer with 6.6 seconds left to give the Cavaliers a thrilling 87-83 win over the hapless Clippers in Los Angeles. The Clippers are one of the worse teams in the NBA and they proved it last night by letting the Cavaliers come back to grab the win. James had 32 points 13 rebound and 11 assists in the game while Mo Williams tossed in 14 points for the Cavaliers.

Tuesday, March 10th

Utah 112 Final
Indiana 100

New York 120 Final
Milwaukee 112

Charlotte 86 Final
San Antonio 100

Dallas 122 Final
Phoenix 117

Oklahoma City 99 Final
Sacramento 98

Cleveland 87 Final
LA Clippers 83

Atlanta Hawks Blow Lead To Cavaliers And Lose

For most of the game the Atlanta Hawks trailed Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, but they fought back and took the lead only to see James end their comeback story by a score of 88-87. The Hawks fought hard all night long, but could not hold the lead after they got it. With the clock winding down Lebron James drove to the basket and got the foul call with just 1.6 seconds left and hit one of the free throws to get the win. It was a close call and could have went either way, but when your a superstar many times you are going to get that call.

Sunday, March 1st

Detroit 105 Final
Boston 95

LA Lakers 111 Final
Phoenix 118

New Orleans 99 Final
New Jersey 96

Denver 94 Final
Indiana 100

Houston 105 Final
Minnesota 94

Cleveland 88 Final
Atlanta 87

San Antonio 84 Final
Portland 102

Toronto 98 Final
Dallas 109

Utah 112 Final
Golden State 104

Lakers End Cavaliers Home Win Streak

Everyone thought it was going to be Lebron James vs Kobe Bryant, but that really did not happen as Lebron James struggled and Kobe Bryant was battling the flu. Lamar Odom stepped up for the Los Angeles Lakers and tossed in 28 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to give the Lakers a 101-91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Odom is in the last year of his contract so playing well the rest of the season could get him a nice contract offer from the Lakers and other teams as well.

For Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers they seen their 23 game home winning streak end and now the Lakers have the advantage over the Cavaliers and Celtics especially if they are tied at the end of the season. This means if the Lakers meet either team in the finals they have the home court advantage.

Lebron vs Kobe

Today NBA fans will be treated to a very special game as Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers take on Lebron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers. Right now the Lakers are playing well and the Cavaliers are undefeated at home. Will Kobe end that streak this Sunday? The Cavaliers are very tough at home and they feed of their crowd so it will be very interesting to see how this game goes.

As far as Kobe Bryant I would not bet against him as he likes to make statements on the basketball court and this gives him a big chance to do just that. These are the kinds of games that Bryant usually does very well in. This is a match-up that you really do not want to miss.

Mo Williams Is No All-Star According To David Stern

Mo Williams it seemed had done enough to become an NBA All-Star reserve, but David Stern thought otherwise. When Jameer Nelson of the Orlando Magic got hurt Williams and his teammates thought he had a good chance of making the All-Star game as a reserve. David Stern decided not to pick him and he went with Ray Allen which was another good choice, but the Cavalier fans and players are not very happy.

In fact Lebron James and his teammates call it a slap in the face and I tend to agree with that assessment. Williams is a very important reason why the Cleveland Cavaliers are 23-0 at home and doing very well this season. For Mo Williams this is the second snub the NBA has given him and it looks like the Cleveland Cavaliers are taking it personal so it will be interesting to see if it is a rallying call for them rest of the season or if it is eventually forgotten. Knowing Lebron James look for him to remember it for a long time and I am sure he will mention it plenty of times when he gets a chance.

MichaelJordan Still A Cut Above

It is always fun when you can compare different players it really sparks a lively debate. Maybe one of the best debates is who is better Kobe, Lebron, or Michael Jordan.The other day my son come home and asked me who I thought was better. He proceeded to tell me that he thought Lebron James was the best and that Kobe was second. I told him all three are great players, but without a doubt it is Michael Jordan. He asked me to explained which I gladly did.

First off all three are really good players, but Michael Jordan stands above them for a couple of reasons. First Jordan played great defense all the time.You would not see him take plays off like Kobe and Lebron does sometimes. Now I will admit both of these players are getting better on the defensive end, but no Jordan. The second thing that really made Jordan stand out is her rarely missed a free throw or a clutch shot. You knew if he had the ball in his hand it was game,set, and match. This is how good Jordan was and I just do not see either Bryant or Lebron ever reaching that height. I could be wrong, but only time will tell.

Lebron James Scores 52 In New York In Cavs Win

Lebron James tried to one-up Kobe Bryant, but was only able to manage 52 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-102 win over the hapless new York Knicks. James who is neck and neck with Bryant for the MVP trophy has now scored 50 more than once at the Garden which he has always loved playing at. Many people think that this could become his playgrounds in the next few years. I do know if that is going to happen, but you never know I guess we will have t0o wait and see if that actually happens or not.

Wednesday, February 4th

LA Clippers 96 Final
Orlando 125

New Jersey 115 Final
Washington 88

LA Lakers 115 Final
Toronto 107

Miami 90 Final
Detroit 93

Cleveland 107 Final
New York 102

Chicago 107 Final
New Orleans 93

Atlanta 94 Final
Minnesota 86

Denver 114 Final
Oklahoma City 113

Houston 93 Final
Memphis 104

Portland 99 Final
Dallas 104

Phoenix 112 Final
Golden State 124

Who's The Best In The NBA?

This is a question that it seems is always changing from week to week anymore. At one time we thought the Boston Celtics were the best, but they went on a losing streak. Than maybe the Lakers,Cavaliers, and who ever else might want to toss their had into the fire. After looking over all the teams I have come to just one conclusion and that is there is no one team that is so much better than anyone else.

Some weeks some teams play better than others, but right now I really cannot say one team stands way above every other one. In my mind I think we should wait to past judgement until later in the year that way we will better know who is playing their best basketball. It is just too early to make an opinion just yet.

Cavaliers Make It 19 In A Row At Home Against Celtics

Lebron James wanted to make a point to the Boston Celtics last night and I think they got his message loud and clear. James scored 38 points and put the clamps on Paul Pierce all night as the Cleveland Cavaliers walked away with a 98-83 rout of the Boston Celtics. As the crowd in Cleveland cheered M-V-P for James he played hard all night and now has to be the front runner as the MVP for the league. Cleveland with the win now is a perfect 19-0 at home. For the Celtics the struggles continue, but they are still an amazing 29-9.

Friday, January 9th

Atlanta 87 Final
Orlando 121

Charlotte 87 Final
Philadelphia 93

Memphis 82 Final
Toronto 103

LA Clippers 80 Final
New Orleans 107

Boston 83 Final
Cleveland 98

Houston 98 Final
Oklahoma City 96

Washington 86 Final
Chicago 98

New Jersey 102 Final
Milwaukee 104

Detroit 93 Final
Denver 90

Miami 119 Final
Sacramento 115 OT

Indiana 119 Final
LA Lakers 121

Dallas 100 Final
Phoenix 128

Dwayne Wade And Heat Spoil Lebron's 24th Birthday!

Lebron James celebrated his 24th birthday yesterday in Miami and scored 38 points in the game, but it was Dwayne Wade who was all smiles at the end. Wade and his Heat beat the Cavaliers by a score of 104-95. Wade scored 21 points himself and after the game gave James a hug and wished him a Happy Birthday. It had to be fitting for Wade who right now is neck and neck with Lebron James for MVP honors if it would end today.

Tuesday, December 30th

Atlanta 110 Final
Indiana 104

New York 93 Final
Charlotte 89

Cleveland 95 Final
Miami 104

Washington 85 Final
New Orleans 97

Phoenix 101 Final
Memphis 89

Minnesota 100 Final
Dallas 107

Milwaukee 100 Final
San Antonio 98

Boston 86 Final
Portland 91

LA Clippers 90 Final
Sacramento 92

Team USA Crushes China

Team USA Basketball had their first real game and even Yao Ming had no answers for Team USA as China got drilled by a score of 101-70. Lebron James and Dwayne Wade had an array of dunks to delight the crowd as Team USA made a loud statement to rest of the competition.

Wade tossed in 19 points while Lebron James had 18 points to back his teammates effort. This team looked very ready to play and China was really no match for them from the start. Team USA will need to continue this if they hope to win the gold medal. This is a good first step and gives them something to build on.

Lebron James To Europe?

Now just think one of the NBA's best young superstar in a Russian or European teams uniform. This is a possibility that might just happen. The European market has very deep pockets and have the money to pay. Many people think James could be offered around 50 million a year to play in Europe.

In fact people close to James says he will listen to all offers and might even play in Europe if the money is right. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out, but Lebron James could be in Europe real soon. I guess we will see how this all plays out. In my opinion though he will stay right here and go to New York or New Jersey.