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timcar, sad to say you're probably right. Dallas is now officially in. I was hopeful the Bulls would be able to overcome the trio of doom in Miami, but last night in game 4 the stupid mistakes continued to haunt them. The writing's definitely on the wall.
If that bum lbj wins his first year out of Cleveland, I think this town might erupt. Seriously? That bum is knocking down shots when it counts now? Where the hell was this in Cleveland you bum? Go Mavs.
I hope the aging Mavs can keep up w/ the Heat but I'm not counting on it. It would be very appropriate for the king, once in Cleveland, to win a title his very first year out of this town. Go Mavs and Good Luck. You're going to need it.
Say wha....??? LeBon James is the best thing Cleveland ever saw. He led that loser team for years, by himself! He was incredible as a Cavalier! Sorry, brownie. Having said that, I wouldn't mind seeing Dallas get this one. Dirk, the Jet, J Kidd and the Mavs deserve a ring. LeBron will have many more chances in the future. Either way is okay, though.