2011 NBA Finals: Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks

2011 NBA Finals: Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks

NBA Regular Season Match-up:

• Heat 95 - 106 Mavericks, @Dallas (November 27, 2010) L [highlights]
• Heat 96 - 98 Mavericks. @Miami (December 20, 2010) L [highlights]

Regular Season Series Record: 0-2


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NBA Finals Match-up:

• Heat 92 - 84 Mavericks, @Miami (May 31, 2011) W
• Heat 93 - 95 Mavericks, @Miami (June 2, 2011) L
• Heat 88 - 86 Mavericks, @Dallas (June 5, 2011) W
• Heat vs. Mavericks, @Dallas (June 7, 2011)
• Heat vs. Mavericks, @Dallas (June 9, 2011)*
• Heat vs. Mavericks, @Miami (June 12, 2011)*
• Heat vs. Mavericks, @Miami (June 14, 2011)*

NBA Finals Series Record: 2-1

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Postseason Overall Records:
Overall: 12-3 (2010 Record: 1-4)
Home: 7-0 (2010 Record: 1-1)
Road: 5-3 (2010 Record: 0-3)
Overtime: 2-0 (2010 Record: 0-0)



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Revisited: 2006 NBA Finals [Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks]

In 2006, Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks reached the NBA finals for the first time in both franchises' history. Five years later, both teams once again reach the NBA finals for the second time and perhaps this new rivalry will join other fame rivalries (Lakers-Celtics, Bulls-Piston) in NBA history.

2006 NBA Champions

Miami Heat Championship Roster:

• Derek Anderson
• Shandon Anderson
• Earl Barron
• Michael Doleac
• Gerald Fitch
• Udonis Haslem
• Jason Kapono
• Alonzo Mourning
• Shaquille ONeal
• Gary Payton
• James Posey
• Wayne Simien
• Dwayne Wade (Finals MVP)
• Antoine Walker
• Matt Walsh
• Jason Williams
• Dorell Wright

Coach: Pat Riley (replaced Stan Van Gundy)
Assistant Coaches: Erik Spoelstra, Bob McAdoo, Ron Rothstein, Keith Askins

2006 NBA Finals Series:

• Game 1 and 2
• Game 3
• Game 4
• Game 5
• Game 6

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NBA Finals 2011: Karmin 'Take it Away'

Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls [2011 NBA Eastern Conference Finals]

2011 NBA Play-offs: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls [Eastern Conference Finals]

NBA Regular Season Match-up: 

• Heat 96 - 99 Bulls, @Chicago (January 15, 2011) L [highlights]
• Heat 89 - 93 Bulls, @Chicago (February 24, 2011) L [highlights]
• Heat 86 - 87 Bulls, @Miami (March 6, 2011) L [highlights]

Regular Season Series Records: 0-3

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NBA Play-offs Match-up: 

• Heat 82 - 103 Bulls, @Chicago (May 15, 2011) L [highlights]
• Heat 85 - 75 Bulls, @Chicago (May 18, 2011) W [highlights]
• Heat 96 - 85 Bulls, @Miami (May 22, 2011) W [highlights]
• Heat 101 - 93 Bulls, @Miami (May 24, 2011) O.T. W [highlights]
• Heat 83 - 80 Bulls, @Chicago (May 26, 2011)* W [highlights]
• Heat vs. Bulls, @Miami (May 28, 2011)*
• Heat vs. Bulls, @Chicago (May 30, 2011)*

Play-off Series Records: 4-1

Miami Heat advance to the NBA finals for the first time since the 2006 championship season and will face Dallas Mavericks for the second time.

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Postseason Overall Records:
Overall: 12-3 (2010 Record: 1-4)
Home: 7-0 (2010 Record: 1-1)
Road: 5-3 (2010 Record: 0-3)
Overtime: 2-0 (2010 Record: 0-0)




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NBA Eastern Conference Semi-final Series Recap

"Brotherhood" [Dwayne Wade and Lebron James]

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics [2011 NBA Play-offs: Eastern Conference Semi-finals]

2011 NBA Play-offs: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics [Second Round]

NBA Regular Season Match-up:

• Heat 80 - 88 Celtics, @ (October 26, 2010) L
• Heat 107 - 112 Celtics, @ (November 13, 2010) L
• Heat 82 - 85 Celtics, @ (February 13, 2011) L
• Heat 100 - 77 Celtics, @ (April 10, 2011) W

Regular Season Series Records: 1-3

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NBA Play-offs Match-up:

• Heat 99 - 90 Celtics, @Miami (May 1, 2011) W [highlights]
• Heat 102 - 91 Celtics, @Miami (May 3, 2011) W [highlights]
• Heat 81 - 97 Celtics, @Boston (May 7, 2011) L [highlights]
• Heat 98 - 90 Celtics, @Boston (May 9, 2011)W [highlights]
• Heat vs. Celtics, @Miami (May 11, 2011)
• Heat vs. Celtics, @Boston (May 13, 2011)*
• Heat vs. Celtics, @Miami (May 16, 2011)*

Play-off Series Records: 3-1


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Postseason Overall Records:
Overall: 7-2 (2010 Record: 1-4)
Home: 5-0 (2010 Record: 1-1)
Road: 2-2 (2010 Record: 0-3)
Overtime: 1-0 (2010 Record: 0-0)



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Beautiful Heat video from Game 3

[http://www.nba.com/video/channels/playoffs/2011/04/22/20110422_heat_gm3_phantom.nba/]

Heat vs 76ers Game 5 Talk

Ok so the Heat couldn't close it out at Philli today, but it's no biggie. The 76ers had a hot hand with shooting in the 1st quarter like they did in Game 1 and Game 3 and Lou Williams managed to pull off that major 3 pointer towards the end of the game. All I can say is congrats for extending the series, but it won't happen again. Not in Miami. Game 5 will be the end of the series. Lets look at the facts. Miami started what would have been the greatest playoff come back in Miami Heat franchise history. They still have that momentum and will carry it through to Game 5.

Looking ahead, it's going to be a Celtics Heat semi-finals and I am definitely looking forward to it! It will not be a pretty series, but I expect the Heat to pull through in 6 games.

Just another thought of mine, I hope the Pacers make history and force a game 7!

Heat in the playoffs. Game 1 + Game 2 Analysis

So the Heat start off their playoff journey with a win against the tough 76ers! I always knew the 76ers were going to be a tough team. I even personally like the 76ers and their coach Doug Collins. I mean, he got to coach Jordan so what's not to like! I was lucky enough to watch the whole of Game 1. I knew that the Heat would win, but was unsure of how close the game would actually be. Philli outscored the Heat 31-19 in the 1st quarter. We can't let that happen again in Game 2. The Heat came back in a zone defense and outscored Philli 35-18. Great turn around, but a horrible start!

What the Heat did well in that game was to change the momentum of the game in the 2nd quarter. Their Heat defense disrupted the 76ers offense and they created turnovers that led to fast break opportunities and free throws. The 76ers rely on a transition offense game and by getting the free throw line the Heat forced them to play with a set half court offense.

What the Heat need to do for Game 2 is to control the tempo early and get into a good shooting rhythm. We didn't shoot too well from downtown and this is where the bench needs to step up. I can only remember 3 big 3 pointers in that game coming from Bibby, James Jones, and Chalmers. James Jones had a few open looks and as the reigning 3 point champ I'm sure he's been practicing them for Game 2. The 76ers also have a few good shooters like Lou Williams, Meeks and Holiday. Holiday sparked the 4th quarter comeback with back to back 3 pointers. We need to remember to fight till the final buzzer.

I see the Heat coming out of the gate with a lot more intensity and taking it to the 76ers. No disrespect to Doug Collins and his team, but i don't see them holding back the Heat in Game 2. I'm taking the Heat against the spread.

PS. Wade as the go to person in clutch situations is ALWAYS the best move!