This is payback from that beatdown they took earlier in the year. Remember last season when they first played the Spurs, Spurs beat em by like 30. Then the Hear got they bitch asses at home and beat them by 30....hmmmm
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This is payback from that beatdown they took earlier in the year. Remember last season when they first played the Spurs, Spurs beat em by like 30. Then the Hear got they bitch asses at home and beat them by 30....hmmmm
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And the clips playing with a full squad
Aye mane...cut that shit out
but they are number 1. I love the Miami Heat when they win
but they are number 1. I love the Miami Heat when they win
I know. But its only them Chitownheadbussa and them Beeiii niggas that like bragging about their spot. We are not like them.
Heat play better with their backs up against the wall anyway, so I'd rather they be #2 or 3 going into the playoffs but hey, I'll take it.
I know. But its only them Chitownheadbussa and them Beeiii niggas that like bragging about their spot. We are not like them.
Heat play better with their backs up against the wall anyway.
Yup. No excuses.
Jimmy lurkin
I vowed to give that cat a break since he hadn't been poppin off at the mouth unlike these Knick fans. 2 One 3 cool with me though
I vowed to give that cat a break since he hadn't been poppin off at the mouth unlike these Knick fans. 2 One 3 cool with me though
nigga was talkin extra greasy when the clips won earlier this season..
Snicks is next...
I hope them niggas meet Boston in the first round
Lake Show vs South beach show time
Lakers-Heat Preview
The Miami Heat took down one Los Angeles team in their last game. They'll only wait two days to get a shot at the other one.
If LeBron James continues his stellar stretch of play, the Heat have to like their chances to continue their recent domination of the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
James is in the midst of another MVP-caliber season and has been all but unstoppable during Miami's four-game winning streak, averaging 30.8 points and 72.9 percent from the field.
He scored 30 and shot 9 of 11 to lead the Heat to a 111-89 victory over the Clippers on Friday, lifting a team that was without Chris Bosh and Ray Allen due to the flu. Miami (33-14) improved to 21-3 at home.
"He's the best player in the game and he's continuing to reinvent himself," coach Erik Spoelstra said. "This guy isn't trying to shy away from work ethic or preparation. He's getting after it. Our film sessions, he treats them like he's a coach. He sees something, he'll point it out to the guys.
"He's continuing to improve. And quite frankly, we need it."
James is shooting a career-best 56.0 percent, and his 42.0 percent 3-point shooting is a sizeable improvement from last season's 36.2 mark that was also the highest of his career.
"I want to continue to push the button, continue to get better, maximize my potential and not waste an opportunity," said James, averaging 31.7 points in his last three games against Los Angeles.
He scored a season-high 39 and shot 17 of 25 to lead the Heat to their fifth win in six meetings with the Lakers, 99-90 on Jan. 17.
The Lakers continue to seek offensive continuity despite having the chance to close out a seven-game road trip with 5-2 record.
Los Angeles (24-27) has followed a four-game skid by winning seven of nine, though the most recent victory - 100-93 at Charlotte on Friday - wasn't exactly impressive. The Lakers trailed by 20 in the second half.
Kobe Bryant came to the rescue by scoring all 20 of his points after the break and finished with eight assists and seven rebounds. The star guard, however, wasn't pleased with his team's offensive execution.
"We have to play the right way," Bryant said. "When we have shots available, we take them. If we don't, move the ball on. It can't be about individual touches. It can't be about that."
The Lakers are still having trouble taking care of the ball despite their surge, averaging 14.8 turnovers during the 7-2 stretch - just below their season mark of 15.3 that's among the most in the league.
Acting as the facilitator for the offense, Bryant's 5.3 assists per game are his most in five seasons and he's averaging 8.1 in the last nine contests.
"I think in the future that is how you're going to see us play with Kobe getting guys involved early on," reserve forward Antawn Jamison said. "Seeing how it goes, and then as the game goes into the fourth quarter he begins to take over a little bit."
Bryant struggled to find his shot in the first meeting, scoring 22 but going 8 of 25 from the floor as the Lakers committed 20 turnovers to six by the Heat. Dwyane Wade added 27 points for Miami.
Lakers-Heat Preview
The Miami Heat took down one Los Angeles team in their last game. They'll only wait two days to get a shot at the other one.
If LeBron James continues his stellar stretch of play, the Heat have to like their chances to continue their recent domination of the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
James is in the midst of another MVP-caliber season and has been all but unstoppable during Miami's four-game winning streak, averaging 30.8 points and 72.9 percent from the field.
He scored 30 and shot 9 of 11 to lead the Heat to a 111-89 victory over the Clippers on Friday, lifting a team that was without Chris Bosh and Ray Allen due to the flu. Miami (33-14) improved to 21-3 at home.
"He's the best player in the game and he's continuing to reinvent himself," coach Erik Spoelstra said. "This guy isn't trying to shy away from work ethic or preparation. He's getting after it. Our film sessions, he treats them like he's a coach. He sees something, he'll point it out to the guys.
"He's continuing to improve. And quite frankly, we need it."
James is shooting a career-best 56.0 percent, and his 42.0 percent 3-point shooting is a sizeable improvement from last season's 36.2 mark that was also the highest of his career.
"I want to continue to push the button, continue to get better, maximize my potential and not waste an opportunity," said James, averaging 31.7 points in his last three games against Los Angeles.
He scored a season-high 39 and shot 17 of 25 to lead the Heat to their fifth win in six meetings with the Lakers, 99-90 on Jan. 17.
The Lakers continue to seek offensive continuity despite having the chance to close out a seven-game road trip with 5-2 record.
Los Angeles (24-27) has followed a four-game skid by winning seven of nine, though the most recent victory - 100-93 at Charlotte on Friday - wasn't exactly impressive. The Lakers trailed by 20 in the second half.
Kobe Bryant came to the rescue by scoring all 20 of his points after the break and finished with eight assists and seven rebounds. The star guard, however, wasn't pleased with his team's offensive execution.
"We have to play the right way," Bryant said. "When we have shots available, we take them. If we don't, move the ball on. It can't be about individual touches. It can't be about that."
The Lakers are still having trouble taking care of the ball despite their surge, averaging 14.8 turnovers during the 7-2 stretch - just below their season mark of 15.3 that's among the most in the league.
Acting as the facilitator for the offense, Bryant's 5.3 assists per game are his most in five seasons and he's averaging 8.1 in the last nine contests.
"I think in the future that is how you're going to see us play with Kobe getting guys involved early on," reserve forward Antawn Jamison said. "Seeing how it goes, and then as the game goes into the fourth quarter he begins to take over a little bit."
Bryant struggled to find his shot in the first meeting, scoring 22 but going 8 of 25 from the floor as the Lakers committed 20 turnovers to six by the Heat. Dwyane Wade added 27 points for Miami.
nigga was talkin extra greasy when the clips won earlier this season..
Snicks is next...
I hope them niggas meet Boston in the first round
damn... Lakers must not win this game
Man it's like nobody around the league take the lakers serious smh
For the lakers to win today Kobe gotta be on his Lebron shit
We all know the chuckin will take hold of the dude eventually lol
So you are saying that Wade, Bosh, etc might just sit because it's ONLY the lakers? got-damn have times changed
I got the lakers in this game
Kinda like this shit, wish it was the 90's
Kobe going back and forward...kinda
James ask If Lakers are facing same scrutiny as 2010 Heat team.
01/25/2013 4:22 PM
That game will have its share of storylines. The top four players on each side have combined for 65 All-Star appearances, prior to Thursday’s announcement of the 2013 teams, which should add five more. Dwyane Wade broke Kobe Bryant’s nose with a hard foul in the 2012 All-Star Game.
LeBron James was asked last week whether the current Lakers had endured similar scrutiny to what they faced as a new star-studded group in 2010-11, James and Wade were emphatic in their assessment.
“Nope,” James said then. “No, no, no, no. No one will ever be able to compare it to what we went through. Even though they’re not winning, and they’re losing a lot of games, that level of magnitude is nowhere near to where ours was two years ago. Nothing. Nothing compares to it.”
Told of James’ comments, if perhaps not in the exact context, Bryant quipped to Los Angeles reporters: “What does he want, a cookie for that?”
Kobe response....
The comments made their way to Los Angeles, and repeated in some form — in or out of context — to Kobe Bryant.
Bryant, in response, asked if James wanted a cookie.
Miami beat the Lakers on Jan. 17,
but no one ever asked James about the cookie comment.
James asked about the cookie remarks:
James, however, clearly heard it — or perhaps read it on Twitter.
That was evident late Friday night, after the Heat’s dismantling of Los Angeles’s other team, the Clippers, and in advance of the Lakers’ Sunday visit.
Did he have* Lakers’ ever-worsening saga?
“Um, I don’t know if I want to comment on the Lakers’ saga again,” James said. “The last time I commented, Kobe said, do I want a cookie? So I’m going to leave it alone. Leave it alone. I like cookies, by the way.”
And, as he walked away, he added:
“Chocolate chip.”
*
Kobe going back and forward...kinda
James ask If Lakers are facing same scrutiny as 2010 Heat team.
01/25/2013 4:22 PM
That game will have its share of storylines. The top four players on each side have combined for 65 All-Star appearances, prior to Thursday’s announcement of the 2013 teams, which should add five more. Dwyane Wade broke Kobe Bryant’s nose with a hard foul in the 2012 All-Star Game.
LeBron James was asked last week whether the current Lakers had endured similar scrutiny to what they faced as a new star-studded group in 2010-11, James and Wade were emphatic in their assessment.
“Nope,” James said then. “No, no, no, no. No one will ever be able to compare it to what we went through. Even though they’re not winning, and they’re losing a lot of games, that level of magnitude is nowhere near to where ours was two years ago. Nothing. Nothing compares to it.”
Told of James’ comments, if perhaps not in the exact context, Bryant quipped to Los Angeles reporters: “What does he want, a cookie for that?”
Kobe response....
The comments made their way to Los Angeles, and repeated in some form — in or out of context — to Kobe Bryant.
Bryant, in response, asked if James wanted a cookie.
Miami beat the Lakers on Jan. 17,
but no one ever asked James about the cookie comment.
James asked about the cookie remarks:
James, however, clearly heard it — or perhaps read it on Twitter.
That was evident late Friday night, after the Heat’s dismantling of Los Angeles’s other team, the Clippers, and in advance of the Lakers’ Sunday visit.
Did he have* Lakers’ ever-worsening saga?
“Um, I don’t know if I want to comment on the Lakers’ saga again,” James said. “The last time I commented, Kobe said, do I want a cookie? So I’m going to leave it alone. Leave it alone. I like cookies, by the way.”
And, as he walked away, he added:
“Chocolate chip.”
*
So you are saying that Wade, Bosh, etc might just sit because it's ONLY the lakers? got-damn have times changed
Trail Blazers-Heat Preview
The Eastern Conference-leading Miami Heat continue to roll with LeBron James playing at the highest of levels.
He wasn't very efficient against the Portland Trail Blazers last month.
Looking to continue its home dominance of Western Conference foes, Miami tries to match its longest winning streak of the season Tuesday night against a Portland team that's taken four straight in South Beach.
The Heat (34-14) have strung together five consecutive wins by an average of 11.6 points thanks in large part to James. The three-time NBA MVP became the third player in league history score at least 30 and shoot at least 60 percent in five straight contests Sunday, posting 32 points on 12-of-18 from the field in a 107-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
"Don't take it for granted," coach Erik Spoelstra said. "He's making greatness look easy."
Shooting a career-best 56.2 percent, James has shot an even more impressive 71.4 percent over the last five games for Miami, which is looking to win six straight for the third time this season.
"I go out and just play my game," James said. "However the game is played, I try to take its course. Offensively, I'm just comfortable, confident in my ability. ... I just try to make plays for us to win, that's what ultimately it's all about."
The Heat have proven especially formidable at home, where they've compiled a 22-3 record while averaging 107.0 points. Miami has also had its way against the West, going 18-5, including 11-1 on its own court.
"We just try to go out and play our game each and every night, no matter if it's an Eastern Conference team or a Western Conference team," James said. "We understand we got another really good team coming into our building on Tuesday in Portland, and we're looking forward to that one, too."
The Heat enter Tuesday with revenge on their minds after blowing a 12-point lead with under eight minutes to go in a 92-90 loss at Portland on Jan. 10. James had 10 rebounds and nine assists but shot a season-worst 6-of-16 (37.5 percent) to finish with 15 points. That is the only time in his last 69 games, which includes the playoffs, he scored fewer than 20.
Portland (25-26) could have a hard time keeping up this time around if its recent efforts are any indication. Since opening a six-game road trip with last Monday's 100-98 win over Minnesota, the Blazers have allowed an average of 111.0 points in losing three straight.
Portland's woes continued Sunday in a 110-104 loss to Orlando, which had dropped 12 straight and 23 of 25. LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points but rookie Damian Lillard was limited to a season-low four on 1-of-16 shooting.
Lillard, who did have a season-best 12 assists, had averaged 21.4 points over his previous five games for the Blazers, who were outrebounded by the Magic 50-38 and outscored 60-46 in the paint.
"A team like us can't afford to get out played," J.J. Hickson said. "We haven't had that edge that we have had throughout the season."
The Blazers, losers of seven of eight in opposing arenas, conclude their trek Wednesday at New Orleans.
"Miami will be a tough one and New Orleans plays well at home also. It is not like we can't win the next two games and finish this trip at .500," Lillard said. "There are things that we can fix. If things were going south, that means guys are not playing hard and we think that we are better than we are."
In addition to trying to contain James, Portland could have a hard time slowing down Dwyane Wade, who's averaging 27.0 points - 5.9 more than his season mark - over his last three games.
The Blazers have limited the Heat to an average of 94.5 points during their four-game road winning streak.
The Eastern Conference-leading Miami Heat continue to roll with LeBron James playing at the highest of levels.
He wasn't very efficient against the Portland Trail Blazers last month.
Looking to continue its home dominance of Western Conference foes, Miami tries to match its longest winning streak of the season Tuesday night against a Portland team that's taken four straight in South Beach.
The Heat (34-14) have strung together five consecutive wins by an average of 11.6 points thanks in large part to James. The three-time NBA MVP became the third player in league history score at least 30 and shoot at least 60 percent in five straight contests Sunday, posting 32 points on 12-of-18 from the field in a 107-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
"Don't take it for granted," coach Erik Spoelstra said. "He's making greatness look easy."
Shooting a career-best 56.2 percent, James has shot an even more impressive 71.4 percent over the last five games for Miami, which is looking to win six straight for the third time this season.
"I go out and just play my game," James said. "However the game is played, I try to take its course. Offensively, I'm just comfortable, confident in my ability. ... I just try to make plays for us to win, that's what ultimately it's all about."
The Heat have proven especially formidable at home, where they've compiled a 22-3 record while averaging 107.0 points. Miami has also had its way against the West, going 18-5, including 11-1 on its own court.
"We just try to go out and play our game each and every night, no matter if it's an Eastern Conference team or a Western Conference team," James said. "We understand we got another really good team coming into our building on Tuesday in Portland, and we're looking forward to that one, too."
The Heat enter Tuesday with revenge on their minds after blowing a 12-point lead with under eight minutes to go in a 92-90 loss at Portland on Jan. 10. James had 10 rebounds and nine assists but shot a season-worst 6-of-16 (37.5 percent) to finish with 15 points. That is the only time in his last 69 games, which includes the playoffs, he scored fewer than 20.
Portland (25-26) could have a hard time keeping up this time around if its recent efforts are any indication. Since opening a six-game road trip with last Monday's 100-98 win over Minnesota, the Blazers have allowed an average of 111.0 points in losing three straight.
Portland's woes continued Sunday in a 110-104 loss to Orlando, which had dropped 12 straight and 23 of 25. LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points but rookie Damian Lillard was limited to a season-low four on 1-of-16 shooting.
Lillard, who did have a season-best 12 assists, had averaged 21.4 points over his previous five games for the Blazers, who were outrebounded by the Magic 50-38 and outscored 60-46 in the paint.
"A team like us can't afford to get out played," J.J. Hickson said. "We haven't had that edge that we have had throughout the season."
The Blazers, losers of seven of eight in opposing arenas, conclude their trek Wednesday at New Orleans.
"Miami will be a tough one and New Orleans plays well at home also. It is not like we can't win the next two games and finish this trip at .500," Lillard said. "There are things that we can fix. If things were going south, that means guys are not playing hard and we think that we are better than we are."
In addition to trying to contain James, Portland could have a hard time slowing down Dwyane Wade, who's averaging 27.0 points - 5.9 more than his season mark - over his last three games.
The Blazers have limited the Heat to an average of 94.5 points during their four-game road winning streak.
LeBron James named NBA, Eastern Conference Player of the Week
MIAMI—
* The Year of the LeBron added another plaudit Monday, with Miami Heat forward LeBron James named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday.
** Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, whose team hosts the Heat on Thursday night in a nationally televised game, took the league's weekly Western Conference honor.
** It is the fourth time James has been named Player of the Week this season. He also has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for each of the season's first three months.
** It is the 41st time James has earned Player of the Week, the most by any NBA player. It also marks the 43rd time in franchise history a Heat player has been named Player of the Week and the 15th time James has earned the honor as a member of the Heat, tying James with Dwyane Wade for most in the franchise's 25 seasons.
** This past week, James led the Heat to a 4-0 record, victories over the Charlotte Bobcats, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 31.3 points on .738 shooting from the field over those four games, adding 6.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists.
* James scored at least 30 points in all four games and shot better than 61 percent from the field in each game. His streak of 30-plus point games while shooting 60 percent or better stands at five straight, tying with Moses Malone (1981-82 season) and Adrian Dantley (1979-80) for the NBA record.
* The Heat next play Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, when they complete a five-game homestand at AmericanAirlines Arena.
MIAMI—
* The Year of the LeBron added another plaudit Monday, with Miami Heat forward LeBron James named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday.
** Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, whose team hosts the Heat on Thursday night in a nationally televised game, took the league's weekly Western Conference honor.
** It is the fourth time James has been named Player of the Week this season. He also has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for each of the season's first three months.
** It is the 41st time James has earned Player of the Week, the most by any NBA player. It also marks the 43rd time in franchise history a Heat player has been named Player of the Week and the 15th time James has earned the honor as a member of the Heat, tying James with Dwyane Wade for most in the franchise's 25 seasons.
** This past week, James led the Heat to a 4-0 record, victories over the Charlotte Bobcats, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 31.3 points on .738 shooting from the field over those four games, adding 6.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists.
* James scored at least 30 points in all four games and shot better than 61 percent from the field in each game. His streak of 30-plus point games while shooting 60 percent or better stands at five straight, tying with Moses Malone (1981-82 season) and Adrian Dantley (1979-80) for the NBA record.
* The Heat next play Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, when they complete a five-game homestand at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Very competitive game!
Bron got it 
LeBron is a monster. At the end of his career, you gonna have to mention his name with Jordan.
LeBron got his 30 points baby!!!!
Last year it was fun to shit on Lebron. Every game niggas making threads and shit if he wouldn't take the last shot...all them ringless jokes, all them Robin jokes, choke jokes.
What a difference a year makes. Crickets nowadays
What a difference a year makes. Crickets nowadays
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