Can't they get announcers who've won an NBA championship? JVG and Mark Jackson don't know what it takes to ultimately win it all.
Nonsense. At worst, the game was pretty even, with both teams playing well at times, and poor at times. It was close until Lebron went out, and the Spurs broke it wide open with the threes, but there's no way you can say the better team lost.
Spoiler <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"I hate it. To me it's not basketball. ... It feels like cheating." Gregg Popovich on the 3-point shot and how it's changed the game.</p>— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/statuses/475329369364111361">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"The only thing Timmy's ever demanded is he wants to play the point, and he thinks I've held him back. True story." - Popovich on Duncan</p>— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/statuses/475330519299682304">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"I've been arguing that for years now." - Tim Duncan on his desire to play point guard. <a href="http://t.co/wY8Xw2ecbX">pic.twitter.com/wY8Xw2ecbX</a></p>— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/statuses/475332570482098177">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Duncan: "When I don't feel I can be effective anymore, I'll walk away from the game."</p>— Jason Lieser (@PBPjasonlieser) <a href="https://twitter.com/PBPjasonlieser/statuses/475333145529552896">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Parker on LeBron criticism: "I don't think he cares. He just wants to win a championship. He plays for his family & his team."</p>— Jason Lieser (@PBPjasonlieser) <a href="https://twitter.com/PBPjasonlieser/statuses/475334992457760768">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"We can't be comfortable. This is a big game for the series." - Parker on tomorrow's <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBAFinals&src=hash">#NBAFinals</a> Game 2, 8pm/et, ABC <a href="http://t.co/IV1hU7hE5x">pic.twitter.com/IV1hU7hE5x</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/statuses/475335252345241601">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Spoelstra refers back to Game 1 as "carnage."</p>— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat/statuses/475336899222319104">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Spoelstra, "We anticipate we'll play in a very cool gym. So we'll have to deal with that now."</p>— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat/statuses/475337855750115328">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>More slight digs by Spoelstra directed at the Spurs. Says he expects it to be really cold in arena tomorrow.</p>— Joseph Goodman (@JoeGoodmanJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeGoodmanJr/statuses/475338356759347200">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Spoelstra, on AT&T Center on Sunday, "It'll be fine tomorrow. We've been assured of that."</p>— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat/statuses/475338532761116673">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Are the Spurs best team in league at swinging ball from strong to weak side? Chris Bosh: "No, we are. They r best in Western Conference."</p>— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) <a href="https://twitter.com/EthanJSkolnick/statuses/475340462849396737">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Udonis Haslem on guarding Duncan: "I'm up for the challenge."</p>— Jason Lieser (@PBPjasonlieser) <a href="https://twitter.com/PBPjasonlieser/statuses/475340776025899008">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wade says if the Heat fall behind 2-0 he's "sure the series is over, from the outside."</p>— Jason Lieser (@PBPjasonlieser) <a href="https://twitter.com/PBPjasonlieser/statuses/475341176543772672">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wade said Heat did not lose because of heat in Game 1, but added,"It's not healthy to play in those conditions."</p>— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat/statuses/475342412576202752">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>LeBron, "There's no way I can test my body for what I went through . . . But I'm doing well, I'm doing a lot better."</p>— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat/statuses/475342916739932160">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>LeBron: "I'm doing a lot better. The soreness is starting to get out." <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nbafinals&src=hash">#nbafinals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23heat&src=hash">#heat</a></p>— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) <a href="https://twitter.com/GwashburnGlobe/statuses/475342950902554624">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"I don't think it, I know it." - LeBron when asked why he thinks he's the "easiest target in sports." <a href="http://t.co/bcEX017Q3k">pic.twitter.com/bcEX017Q3k</a></p>— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/statuses/475344783049641984">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>LeBron James: <a href="https://twitter.com/WindhorstESPN">@WindhorstESPN</a> can tell my life story probably better than my mom can.</p>— Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffZillgitt/statuses/475344953841680389">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Last question for LeBron comes from Wade, who asks "you been talkin' a long time, you ready to get to practice?" <a href="http://t.co/se7QAT1OMf">pic.twitter.com/se7QAT1OMf</a></p>— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/statuses/475345594739728384">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>LeBron, talking to the media for a good long while, takes last question from D-Wade: "Ready to practice?" LeBron goes A.I.: "Practice?"</p>— Jeff Caplan (@Caplan_NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/Caplan_NBA/statuses/475346076321341442">June 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
LeBron plays like a mad man, but Spurs win game two. They are not going to turn it over 20+ times. And, Danny Green is feeling it which can't be good for the Heat. Plus, watch out for K. Lenord, he is due for a big game. Heat will go back to Miami in a considerable hole, because the Spurs can win there.
Lebron Cramping Lebron should have taken a cold shower and ice bath during half time, in addition to drinking lots of fluids, taking plays off or sitting out a couple extra minutes during the game so he could finish up strong.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So how is LeBron feeling pregame? "I wouldn't say normal, but I feel good."</p>— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat/statuses/475776086497062912">June 8, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Adam Silver said AC issue wasn't one of his prouder moments. ... Said in hindsight it wasn't handled well. Acknowledged it was rare incident</p>— Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffZillgitt/statuses/475777529903472641">June 8, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Silver: There was never a point where we were considering either postponing or canceling the game.</p>— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KBergCBS/statuses/475777474299564032">June 8, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>“****, I gotta get that outfit.” - Russell Westbrook, watching the Game 2 national anthem</p>— Ryan Nanni (@celebrityhottub) <a href="https://twitter.com/celebrityhottub/statuses/475790600168407042">June 9, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sebastian's outfit <a href="http://t.co/lHHdNY0vNd">pic.twitter.com/lHHdNY0vNd</a></p>— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) <a href="https://twitter.com/cjzero/statuses/475791093574144000">June 9, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>All Time Playoff Games, Tim Duncan vs Entire Teams <a href="http://t.co/AqBwjF2rmS">pic.twitter.com/AqBwjF2rmS</a></p>— 3030 (@jose3030) <a href="https://twitter.com/jose3030/statuses/475795158282559489">June 9, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Heat have to feel VERY lucky to be down just 7. Spurs were on their A+ game. Lebron and Wade were ghosts.
He is the easiest target. Lebron was right. He is too good a player, so thats why he is the easiest target. I feel bad for him. Not sure why people like to go after him.
Spoelstra should be fired. Lewis is a liability on defense and on the boards. Haslem ain't perfect but defense is the problem here. Spoelstra responds by trying to respond with more offense. Smh. Always knew pure talent from Miami would give way some day and expose Spoelstra's coaching.
