I am a witness (again)
By D.J. McGuire | Friday, May 27th, 2011 | SportsWhatever Lebron James may have said about taking his talents to South Beach, it was on the shores of Lake Michigan where said talents will be most remembered – for now.
After stinking up the joint for nearly 45 game minutes (with a lot of help from Dwyane Wade), James led to the team to wipe out a 12-point gap in the final 3:14. Wade himself indirectly credited James with getting him off the schnide (ESPN) just before the four-point play which reshaped the game. From there, James added a three, a jumper, and suffocating defense to send the Bulls golfing.
I saw James carry the Cavs’ to the NBA Finals in 2007 by himself, but that was just an offensive show. This was a dominating performance on both sides of the ball.
Back in ’07, I picked the Cavs to beat the Spurs, which was a laughable thing to say, looking back. I won’t be so tempted this time. I will say this: the Mavs-Heat Finals could (and probably will) be one for the ages . . .
. . . and people wonder why I follow the NBA.
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11 Responses to "I am a witness (again)"
“send the Bulls golfing…”
Dayum.
check cleveland on your map, then check what lake it is next to.
Basketball and baseball are the only sports I’ve never been interested in. Baseball is just far too slow and repetitive, basketball I don’t much care for because of the severe lack of dynamics of the game and inconsistent refereeing. Judge me if you will.
Publius: he’s talking about what Lebron did in Chicago, not Cleveland.
I didn’t realize there was anything besides the Stanley Cup playoffs and Major League Baseball going on these days. Thanks for enlightening us, DJ. Yawn.
Game 7 tonight: Tampa Bay Lightning v. Boston Bruins. Go Lightning!
JR- You were one sport up on me. I read the MLB page and then trash the rest of the sports section. People are still playing basketball (and hockey)? Do they realize that it’s the end of May?
SV, and it is still Winter in The Midwest.
SV,
I’m pretty much with you. Baseball is my passion in sports although I am also interested in the NFL.
On the NFL, I believe the Redskins have proven that who owns the team does seem to matter. No matter how deep the pockets are, if the money is not well spent…
On Baseball, I hope that seems to be true for the Redskins in the NFL ends up being true for the Yankees.
LD-I pay attention to Football, too. Just isn’t the season right now.
As tot he Yankess, now that the Redsox have righted the ship, I hope we’ll soon be putting the Bronx Bombers in the rear view mirror.
Tim-not summer where either of the NBA finalists are from.
er, I meant not WINTER
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