Mark Cuban is already thinking about what it would be like for the Mavericks to reach the NBA Finals.
"Everyone in Dallas is rooting for the Heat for two reasons,'' Cuban, whose team is favored to beat Phoenix in the Western finals, relayed via e-mail. ``We want to see Shaq in the Finals again, and it gives the Mavs home-court advantage.''
``Great for TV ratings. We can play our Shaq Albert video and crack Shaq up during the games. Shaq and I can give hand signals and see if we get caught. Most importantly, if the Mavs make it past the Suns, it would be great basketball between two great teams.''
Via Miami Herald
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It looks as though the Detroit Pistons are turning their frustrations from their coach to the officials, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting, with forward Rasheed Wallace complaining about the free through disparity as his team now faces elimination, down 3-1.
Wallace pointed out the Heat's 47 free-throw attempts to 22 for Detroit and Dwyane Wade's 19 attempts.
"You know that was some B.S." Wallace said. "They doubled us on free throws. He had 19 and we had 22. We have just got to stay together. We did a couple good things in this game. We got close and then there was some B.S. But we have got to fight through it. We've done it this long, so we just have to keep doing it."
Wallace, who spent most of the game in a dialogue with official Bob Delaney, fouled out with 3:30 to play. Ben Wallace, Chauncey Billups and Lindsey Hunter all were in foul trouble at some point.
Pistons forward Antonio McDyess, who had five fouls, said, "Breathe on [Wade], it's a foul. You back off, he makes shots. You can't really play physical with him."
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After beating the Pistons 89-78 on Monday night in Game 4, the Heat now hold a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.
"Everybody's doing their job," Heat backup center Alonzo Mourning said. "Dwyane Wade and Shaq have been spectacular, and the role players are doing their job."
"We're on the same page," said James Posey. "We understand what each player brings to the table. Bottom line -- we're winning. That's what you want."
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Heat May 2006 Archive
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Belleville | May 30, 2006
"You want to talk about lack of defense?" asked Flip Saunders before Monday's game. "Yeah, there's a lack of defense because guys aren't doing what they're supposed to do."
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Yahoo! | May 30, 2006
The night belonged to Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat.
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L.A. Times | May 29, 2006
According to a report in the L.A. Times, the Lakers requested Dwayne Wade when trading Shaq to the Heat but Pat Riley refused to budge
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AP | May 28, 2006
The 12-point lead Miami held minutes earlier was whittled to a single point, and Antonio McDyess rose for a dunk that would have given the Detroit Pistons the lead and all the momentum.
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Journal Sentinel | May 27, 2006
"We have to get back to playing the way we were playing as far as moving the basketball, being more aggressive offensively and making basketball plays."
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Journal Sentinel | May 27, 2006
Miami's outburst of 17 points in the final minute and 47 seconds of Game 2's loss showed the club that they will need to play with that kind of intensity in Game 3.
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Yahoo! | May 26, 2006
Tayshaun Prince had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Richard Hamilton scored 22 and the Pistons bounced back -- as usual -- and held on to beat the Heat 92-88 Thursday night in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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Sun-Sentinel | May 24, 2006
On Wednesday, the NBA rescinded the flagrant foul called against Heat forward James Posey on Tuesday night at Detroit.
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Sun-Sentinel | May 24, 2006
The Miami Heat were well rested after their layover from the Eastern Conference Semifinals and beat the Pistons in Auburn Hills on Tuesday night by a final score of 91-86
The Pistons, who just finished off the Cavaliers in Game 7 of the Conference Semifinals, appeared sluggish.
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Miami Herald | May 23, 2006
Rip Hamilton and then Lindsay Hunter will be responsible for guarding Dwyane Wade for the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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AP | May 22, 2006
Minutes after the Pistons finished their work Sunday, the Heat began prepping in earnest.
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RealGM | May 21, 2006
The Pistons, renown for their defense, held Cleveland to just 23 second half points en route to a 79-61 Game 7 win.
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Miami Herald | May 17, 2006
According to the Miami Herald, Celtics coach Doc Rivers has jumped to the defense of former Celtic Antoine Walker, saying he didn't deserve the ''freaking heat'' he got from Heat fans earlier in the season.
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ESPN | May 17, 2006
Dwyane Wade stole Jason Kidd's inbounds pass as the last second ticked off Tuesday night, depriving the Nets of one last shot to extend their year and sealing the Heat's 106-105 victory to win the series 4-1.
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New York Daily News | May 16, 2006
According to the New York Daily News, suspended forward Cliff Robinson stopped by the team's practice facility Monday to see his team off as they try to starve off elimination in Game 5 at Miami.
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ESPN | May 15, 2006
Dwyane Wade had 31 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the New Jersey Nets 102-92 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven series.
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Miami Herald | May 13, 2006
Dwyane Wade was elbowed by Vince Carter while defending the Nets guard on a drive about three minutes into the second half.
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NY Post | May 13, 2006
Clifford Robinson, who was suspended for five games on Friday, was also suspended last year for five games for failing to comply with the league's testing policy.
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Miami Herald | May 11, 2006
Stan Van Gundy would need permission from the Miami Heat to interview, but his name has emerged as a possible candidate for the head coaching position with the Sacramento Kings.
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ESPN | May 11, 2006
Richard Jefferson was a suprise starter for the Nets on Wednesday, two nights after suffering a bone bruise on his right heel and ankle.
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Miami Herald | May 10, 2006
While doubtful, Richard Jefferson hopes to play in Game 2, according to a report in the Miami Herald
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Yahoo! | May 8, 2006
X-rays on Richard Jefferson's ankle were negative and he left the arena in a walking boot.
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Miami Herald | May 8, 2006
Jason Williams stayed around the gym following Miami's Sunday practice to get some extra shooting in.
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NY Daily News | May 8, 2006
The bruised hip of Dwyane Wade will continue to be an issue of concern for Miami, but the guard is all set and ready to go for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals and is actually feeling healthier.
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NY Daily News | May 8, 2006
"It was all double-teams and physical play, sending different guys at him," Vince Carter said of how Pat Riley's Knicks guarded Jordan in the past. "We have other guys who can take the load."
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NY Daily News | May 6, 2006
Shaquille O'Neal's 30 points and 20 rebounds in Game 6 has silenced skeptics who were beginning to think that the center had lost his effectiveness.
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Chicago Sun-Times | May 5, 2006
Chicago Bears free safety Chris Harris was one of the fans who left the United Center early Thursday, but according to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times his departure wasn't voluntary.
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Chicago Sun-Times | May 5, 2006
''Quit your whining! You've been whining all game.
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KFAN.com | May 5, 2006
The Miami Heat ended the Chicago Bulls season on Thursday behind 30 points and 20 rebounds from Shaquille O'Neal. Miami gave a dominating performance in their 113-96 Game 6 series clincher.
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Sun-Sentinel | May 4, 2006
"I'm going to play," he said.
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NY Daily News | May 4, 2006
According to Frank Isola, the Knicks and Heat have emerged as the prime suitors for Kenyon Martin, who will be available via trade this summer.
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SI.com | May 3, 2006
With the Heat one win away from closing out their first round series versus Chicago, Dwyane Wade expects to play in Game 6.
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Miami Herald | May 3, 2006
According to the Associated Press, Miami guard Dwyane Wade left the court with what appeared to be an injury to his left leg late in the first half of the Heat's playoff game against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.
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Miami Herald | May 2, 2006
"We weren't to where we felt like fighting," said Dwyane Wade. "It was just a disagreement. At the time of the game, our competitive nature takes over."
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AP | May 1, 2006
The wives of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal both gave birth to baby girls on Monday and if their same-day labors weren't ironic enough, the babies were born six minutes apart.
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Chicago Sun-Times | May 1, 2006
Tyson Chandler had to be carried off the court with 26.
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Yahoo! | May 1, 2006
Heat teammates Gary Payton and Dwayne Wade shouted at each other late in the first half. Payton argued with Antoine Walker later in the contest.
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East Valley Tribune | May 1, 2006
According to the East Valley Tribune, the Bulls have a curfew for their games in Miami and a bed check.
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ESPN | May 1, 2006
With 26.
