So we've arrived to the GRAND FINALE of this years season! The Dance, the last push towards the Larry O'Brian Trophy..and our contenders from the EAST..the new "problem team"..MIAMI HEAT..and the "ol'skool vets"..DALLAS MAVERICKS. This is a rematch of 2006, a grudge match for the MAVS who lost that year to the HEAT, who won after coming back 2 down! However the difference in this series is the cast. The HEAT had SHAQ in 2006 and this year the HEAT have LeBRON JAMES and CHRIS BOSH! 2 premier ALL-STARS in our new era of basketball! The MAVS themselves have quite a different look in the presence of JASON KIDD, TYSON CHANDLER, and SHAWN MARION. This series is definitely gonna be one of high intensity and will be won by the team that plays the GLASS well. The HEAT have been a very resilient team coming into this PLAYOFFS and have an outstanding record of 12-3, however the same can be said about the MAVS who hold the exact same record in the 2010-2011 PLAYOFFS. A key to the HEAT success is undoubtedly the play of the KING himself, LeBRON JAMES. Previously known for not closing out games, LeBRON is a new breed of beast these PLAYOFFS and has been the HEAT's best closer through out all their series'. He's been stone cold, and just clutch when it comes to taking over the fourth to push for the win. On other notes the same can be said about DIRK NOWITZKI, who I personally think is playing phenomenal basketball. He's just been dazzling, a wonderful sight for all those that love the game. With the production from his supporting cast, the MAVS and DIRK look good going up against the young star studded team. Key Matchups to look out for involve DIRK NOWITZKI and CHRIS BOSH, BOSH will have a tough assignment guarding DIRK, he's gonna have to play lock down D to keep DIRK in check and out of offensive mode. The one area that I think the MAVS will excel is the play of their bench. JOSE BAREA provides great back up for JASON KIDD as well as the play of their 6th man JASON TERRY who, when dialed in is a big problem. I think when it comes down to it, the X-FACTOR in the series is gonna be the play of the bench and I predict that the MAVS have he upper hand. My prediction for this series is the MAVS in 6, I know its betting against the odds, but I'm one to take the "underdogs" in this type of situation! The overall outcome of this series is gonna be great no matter which team wins..so all ball fans brace yourselves for an epic showdown! LEGO!!
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