Heat - Officially finished.

[Martti.]

Wade carries Heat to the Conference finals.
Eastern Conference - Semi-Finals - Game #4.
---------------------------------------

Heat - Bulls
-------------------------------------[99 - 94]


D-Wade secured a second straight trip to the Conference Finals, where the C's are waiting.

Recap - Highlights - Play-by-Play - Key performers

It was D-Wade show in Miami, as he scored 38 points and secured a second straight trip to the conference finals for El Heat.
The Heat wore the same "El Heat" jersey, as Wade did back in 2009, when he scored 48 and 50 respectively in two games,
one as we all remember he capped off with the steal and a running three-pointer at the buzzer against who? The Bulls.

The Celtics are up next, who swept the Milwaukee Bucks in three games, led by their big three, which brought them the
championship in 2008 and 2009. Paul Pierce is averaging just 3.7 points these playoffs, but Kevin Garnett in his 16th
season, is torching the opponents, scoring over 29 points a night to go along with 12 rebounds. Ray Allen adds 25 points
a night. Dwyane Wade only trails KG in points per game during the playoffs, behind by just 0.2 PPG.

Tha last time these clubs met, D-Wade scored 22 points in the fourth quarter to rally for a 114-104 comeback victory.

Recap - Highlights - Play-by-Play - Key performers

Dwyane Wade : 38 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 14-21 FG, 10-12 FT [POTG]
Michael Beasley : 12 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals
Mario Chalmers : 14 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 5-11 FG
------------------
Ben Gordon : 28 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 12-23 FG, 3-8 3PT
Luol Deng : 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 7-12 FG
Joakim Noah : 11 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, 5-10 FG

----------------------------

Prediction game.

Wade points - +/- 5

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 2 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Chandler rebounds - +/- 5

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 2 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Total bench points : +/- 5 (You can see the player stats in the first post, also who comes off the bench, Korver of course.)

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 2 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Wade + Chalmers steals : +/- 3

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 1.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Wallace + Chandler blocks : +/- 2

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 1.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Game winner : Accurate 3 points. (Ex : The Heat; The Bulls)
Outcome difference : +/- 10 points.

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 5 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Wade points : 38
Chandler rebounds : 7
Total bench points : 13
Wade + Chalmers steals : 4
Wallace + Chandler blocks : 4
Game winner : Heat
Outcome difference : + 5

New leader!

1. ratrac : (94) + 21 = 115
2. -PeeBo : (95) + 17 = 112
3. thierryhenry50 : (82) + 11 = 93
4. C-77 : (25) + 13 = 38
5. mandich : (10) + 0 = 10
6. gea : (9) + 0 = 9

[Martti.]

Heat News

Foreign youngsters declare for the draft.



"With the playoffs already half-way through, 4 highly rated draft prospects have declared or the 2011 NBA draft.
Two prospects - Karl Peebo and Lenny Crabmen - come from Estonia, where both have averaged over 22 points
in the Estonian Pro League. Carl Cruz from Philippines averaged 23 points and nearly 10 assists in the Philippine
League, setting a record for most assists in a season. The 6'7'' Albano Spagnoletti from Argentina will help the
Argentinian national team in the FIBA Americas Championship for Men/Olympic Qualifying Tournament held on
the 1st of August alongside Manu Ginobili, Luis Scola and many other NBA-bound players.

All prospects are expected to go in the Top 10. "

[-PeeBo]

Wade points : 31
Chandler rebounds :10
Total bench points : 24
Wade + Chalmers steals : 4
Wallace + Chandler blocks : 4
Game winner : Heat
Outcome difference : + 3

[C-77]

Martti., hey!,thanks for making average nearly a double-double per game,wonder which team will I be drafted?

[Cartar]

Wade points : 21
Chandler rebounds :8
Total bench points : 19
Wade + Chalmers steals : 3
Wallace + Chandler blocks : 5
Game winner : Heat
Outcome difference : + 1

[C-77]

Wade points : 31
Chandler Rebounds : 9
Total Bench Points : 22
Wade + Chalmers Steals : 3
Wallace + Chandler Blocks : 4
Game Winner : Heat
Outcome Difference : + 3

[Martti.]

Wade's double-double powers Heat over Celtics in Conference Finals kick-off.
Eastern Conference Finals - Game #1.
---------------------------------------

Heat - Celtics
-------------------------------------[104 - 97]


Wade hit clutch free throws down the stretch, going 6-6 in the final minute.

Recap - Highlights - Play-by-Play - Key performers

It was Kyle Korver in the first half and D-Wade in the second as the Heat took game #1 at home against the C's.
It was the first time in these playoffs Miami won a game #1. Kyle Korver scored 16 points in the first half, adding
8 in the final frame and D-Wade had an 8 point, 5 assist fourth quarter to close out the game.

The Heat have now won 4 straight playoff games and look to take a 2-0 series lead over Boston. Houston, behind
MVP Yao Ming, won game #1 against the Clippers and will also try to ice the series.

Recap - Highlights - Play-by-Play - Key performers

Dwyane Wade : 20 points, 12 assists, 3 steals, 7-16 FG, 6-6 FT [POTG]
Kyle Korver : 24 points, 5 assists, 8-14 FG, 5-8 3PT, 3-3 FT
Tyson Chandler : 22 points, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks, 11-16 FG
------------------
Kevin Garnett : 18 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 8-13 FG
Ray Allen : 22 points, 4 assists, 3 steals, 9-18 FG, 0-5 3PT
Rajon Rondo : 21 points, 5 assists, 9-12 FG
----------------------------

Prediction game.

Wade points - +/- 5

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 2 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Chandler rebounds - +/- 5

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 2 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Total bench points : +/- 5 (You can see the player stats in the first post, also who comes off the bench, Korver of course.)

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 2 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Wade + Chalmers steals : +/- 3

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 1.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Wallace + Chandler blocks : +/- 2

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 1.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Game winner : Accurate 3 points. (Ex : The Heat; The Bulls)
Outcome difference : +/- 10 points.

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 5 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Wade points : 20
Chandler rebounds : 9
Total bench points : 35
Wade + Chalmers steals : 5
Wallace + Chandler blocks : 5
Game winner : Heat
Outcome difference : + 7

New leader!

1. ratrac : (115) + 16 = 131
2. -PeeBo : (112) + 15 = 127
3. thierryhenry50 : (93) + 0 = 93
4. C-77 : (38) + 12 = 50
5. mandich : (10) + 0 = 10
6. gea : (9) + 0 = 9

Last edited by Martti. on Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:33 am, edited 3 times in total.

[kibaxx7]

Forgot to post the predictions last time Hey man, I was reading the recap and I got confused, you didn't change the title or the team names in the titles.

For Game 2... I see the Celts getting the 1-1.
Wade points: 23
Chandler rebounds: 9
Total bench points: 34
Wade + Chalmers steals: 5
Wallace + Chandler blocks: 4
Game winner: Celtics
Outcome difference: +2.

[Cartar]

I found a small mistake in your recap, it says Eastern Conference - Semi-Finals - Game #4 under the title, while it should be ECF, game 1

Wade points : 26
Chandler rebounds :10
Total bench points : 26
Wade + Chalmers steals : 2
Wallace + Chandler blocks : 3
Game winner : Boston
Outcome difference : +9

[Martti.]

Thanks guys for the heads up! I just quote my last post and edit all the stuff. Some things seem to be slipping my mind

[C-77]

Ok so I also guess Celtics will win
Wade Points: 24
Chandler Rebounds: 11
Total Bench Points: 28
Wade + Chalmers Steals: 4
Wallace + Chandler Blocks: 5
Game winner: Boston
Outcome Difference: + 6

[Martti.]

Wade leads the way in a blowout.
Eastern Conference Finals - Game #2.
-------------------------------------




The Celtics were down big and didn't take out KG. KG was injured with 4 minutes left.

Recap - Highlights - Play-by-Play - Key performers

Dwyane Wade recorded his second straight double-double in the Conference finals and led an efficient attack,
as well as a tight D to blowout the C's in game #2. The Celtics tried to narrow the lead late, but it turned out
for the worst for them, as their leading scorer, rebounder and shot blocker Kevin Garnett suffered a leg injury
and had to be helped off the court by teammates.

The Cetlics medical staff revealed a minor sprain and Garnett will be available for game #3 at TD Garden. The Heat
shot 53% from the filed, while the Celtics converted just 34% of their shots.

Recap - Highlights - Play-by-Play - Key performers

Dwyane Wade : 30 points, 10 assists, 5 steals, 14-27 FG, 1-2 3PT [POTG]
Mario Chalmers : 20 points, 8 assists, 7-14 FG, 3-3 3PT
Ben Wallace : 0 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals
------------------
Kevin Garnett : 14 points, 9 rebounds, 6-14 FG
Ray Allen : 15 points, 5 assists, 2 steals, 6-26 FG, 1-4 3PT
Rajon Rondo : 15 points, 3 steals, 5-11 FG
----------------------------

Prediction game.

Wade points - +/- 5

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 2 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Chandler rebounds - +/- 5

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 2 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Total bench points : +/- 10

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 5 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Wade + Chalmers steals : +/- 3

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 1.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Wallace + Chandler blocks : +/- 2

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 1.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Game winner : Accurate 3 points.
Outcome difference : +/- 10 points.

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 5 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Wade points : 30
Chandler rebounds : 6
Total bench points : 30
Wade + Chalmers steals : 5
Wallace + Chandler blocks : 3
Game winner : Heat
Outcome difference : + 35

1. ratrac : (131) + 8 = 139
2. -PeeBo : (127) + 0 = 127
3. thierryhenry50 : (93) + 10 = 103
4. C-77 : (50) + 8 = 58
5. mandich : (10) + 0 = 10
6. gea : (9) + 0 = 9

[kibaxx7]

OMG, what a win man! I see KG will play but I don't see Boston winning

Wade points: 32
Chandler rebounds: 11
Total bench points: 28
Wade + Chalmers steals: 3
Wallace + Chandler blocks: 3
Game winner: Miami
Outcome difference: +7

[homicide1550]

2 more wins and you will be in the NBA Finals... Good Luck bro!

[Cartar]

Wade points : 28
Chandler rebounds :9
Total bench points : 23
Wade + Chalmers steals : 3
Wallace + Chandler blocks : 4
Game winner : Miami
Outcome difference : +6

[Martti.]

2 more wins and you will be in the NBA Finals... Good Luck bro!

Actually It's one game, I play best of 5. You could also participate in the contest, I only have 6 users so far.

[-PeeBo]

Wade points : 30
Chandler rebounds : 6
Total bench points : 30
Wade + Chalmers steals : 5
Wallace + Chandler blocks : 4
Game winner : Heat
Outcome difference : + 10

[C-77]

Wade Points : 30
Chandler Rebounds : 11
Total Bench Points : 25
Wade + Chalmers steals : 5
Wallace + Chandler Blocks: 5
Game Winner : Heat
Outcome difference: + 8

[Martti.]

Wade's jumper leads Miami to the Finals.
Eastern Conference Finals - Game #3.
-------------------------------------




Dwyane Wade came through in the 4th, scoring 19 points, including the eventual game-winner.

Recap - Highlights - Play-by-Play - Key performers

The Heat were a win away from their first trip to the finals since 2006 and D-Wade didn't want to play a game #4,
as he scored 19 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winner over two defenders with 1.5 left. Michael
Beasley also was a key, as he deflected the inbound pass from Paul Pierce, who had tied the game with 18 seconds
on the clock. Dwyane is ready to repeat his performance he had against Dallas back in '06

"We have a completely different team now. We are facing a completely different team. Houston has Yao, the MVP,
so it's gonna be tough of course. I think the key is the play of our bigs - Tyson and Ben. Their job is to stop Yao."

"I could have scored 50 tonight, but without Ben, we couldn't win this game. He has a great acquisition for us."
Ben Wallace limited Kevin Garnett to 2 points and a rebound in the final 12 minutes, forcing him to 3 turnovers.
Kevin Garnett is averaging over 29 points in the playoffs.

Recap - Highlights - Play-by-Play - Key performers

Dwyane Wade : 35 points, 10 assists, 14-27 FG, 2-6 3PT, 5-5 FT [POTG]
Tyson Chandler : 27 points, 9 rebounds, 11-20 FG, 1-1 3PT
Michael Beasley : 21 points, 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 10-15 FG
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Kevin Garnett : 31 points, 12 rebounds, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 12-20 FG
Ray Allen : 22 points, 5 assists, 8-16 FG, 4-9 3PT
Paul Pierce : 19 points, 4 rebounds, 7-8 FG, 1-1 3PT, 4-4 FT
----------------------------

Prediction game.

Wade points - +/- 5

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 2 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Chandler rebounds - +/- 5

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 2 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Total bench points : +/- 10

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 5 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Wade + Chalmers steals : +/- 3

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 1.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Wallace + Chandler blocks : +/- 2

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 1.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Game winner : Accurate 3 points.
Outcome difference : +/- 10 points.

- Accurate gives 5 points,
- 3 points when the difference is 5 or less.
- 1, if the prediction is within the range.

Wade points : 35
Chandler rebounds : 9
Total bench points : 14
Wade + Chalmers steals : 2
Wallace + Chandler blocks : 3
Game winner : Heat
Outcome difference : + 2

1. ratrac : (139) + 18 = 157
2. -PeeBo : (127) + 10 = 137
3. thierryhenry50 : (103) + 18 = 121
4. C-77 : (58) + 10 = 68
5. mandich : (10) + 0 = 10
6. gea : (9) + 0 = 9

[-PeeBo]

Wade points : 30
Chandler rebounds : 11
Total bench points : 20
Wade + Chalmers steals : 4
Wallace + Chandler blocks : 3
Game winner : Heat
Outcome difference : +5

[Cartar]

Sweep Good luck against the Rockets, but I think you will lose the first game

Wade points : 24
Chandler rebounds : 10
Total bench points : 23
Wade + Chalmers steals : 2
Wallace + Chandler blocks : 5
Game winner : Houston
Outcome difference : +9

[C-77]

Wade: 26
Chandler Rebounds: 9
Total Bench Points: 25
Wade + Chalmers steals: 3
Wallace + Chandler blocks: 5
Game Winner: Heat
Outcome difference: + 3

[Martti.]

Houston Rockets (22-7) VS Miami Heat (23-6)
Season series : Miami leads 1-0 (@ MIA 104-100)

Stats comparison (Playoffs) :



C - Yao Ming | 24.8 PPG | 9.2 RPG | 5.3 APG | 0.67 SPG | 2.17 BPG |
PF - Joey Dorsey | 5.6 PPG | 7.7 RPG | 0.8 APG | 0.83 SPG | 1.33 BPG |
SF - Ron Artest | 18.3 PPG | 8.2 RPG | 3.4 APG | 2.17 SPG | 1.42 BPG |
SG - Tracy Mcgrady | 21.8 PPG | 3.8 RPG | 6.7 APG | 1.75 SPG | 0.5 BPG |
PG - Steve Francis | 15.8 PPG | 3.2 RPG | 6.8 APG | 0.58 SPG | 0.33 BPG |



C - Tyson Chandler | 16.1 PPG | 11.0 RPG | 1.9 APG | 0.50 SPG | 2.58 BPG |
PF - Ben Wallace | 5.1 PPG | 8.5 RPG | 1.8 APG | 1.50 SPG | 1.50 BPG |
SF - Michael Beasley | 17.9 PPG | 8.6 RPG | 3.5 APG | 1.33 SPG | 1.42 BPG |
SG - Dwyane Wade | 29.9 PPG | 4.6 RPG | 7.5 APG | 3.25 SPG | 0.50 BPG |
PG - Mario Chalmers | 15.6 PPG | 1.8 RPG | 4.4 APG | 1.08 SPG | 0.17 BPG |

MIAMI, FL : Dwyane Wade led the Heat to the league's best record, but the MVP trophy went to Yao Ming.
D-Wade has a chance to prove, why he shouldn't have been the runner-up. Both have continued their
MVP-worthy seasons in the Playoffs, as both have increased their PPG rating. Wade has also increased his
APG up to a playoff best 7.5 per game.

Erik Spoelstra's concentration is 100% on Yao Ming."We have worked on defensive match-ups and some
defensive help strategies. You'll probably see Ben starting at center, when the Finals tip off," said coach
Spoelstra during the team practice in American Airlines Arena. Houston has more offensive threats however,
as Steve Francis, Ron Artest and T-Mac all average double figures.

Tracy Mcgrady made it past the first round for the first time in his career. "I thank the organization for
helping me and big Yao get the supporting cast we need is necessary for a championship." Their bench
includes such threats as Shane Battier, Rafer Alston, Luther Head and Luis Scola. "These guys could start
for any other team, but we are even stronger with them coming off the bench. You could say they were
the key to our success."

Miami has only three players left of their 2006 championship team - D-Wade, Udonis Haslem and Dorell Wright.
"I think we have a better team now," said D-Wade during a press conference. "Sure we don't have Shaq, but we
have Tyson and Big Ben. Also our young guys.. I think we have the assets, we just have to work hard and stop
their stars."

[kibaxx7]

Amazing bro, you made it to the Finals Good luck against the Rockets... Steve Francis is back?

Wade points: 31
Chandler rebounds: 12
Total bench points: 25
Wade + Chalmers steals: 4
Wallace + Chandler blocks: 5
Game winner: Miami
Outcome difference: +8

[magician]

lol at Francis in the Rockets,anyway good luck and i Dwade - MVP Finals again !