Onward to the Eastern Conference finals

Magical night for Dwyane Wade. He scored 41 points on 17 of 25 shooting to close out the Pacers in Game 6.

Huge performances from LeBron James (28-6-7), Mike Miller (four three-pointers for 12 points) and Mario Chalmers (15 points and three three-pointers).

IT WAS OVER WHEN...
James scored six straight points for the Heat in the final two minutes to close out the game and series.

I WAS THERE FOR ...
20 points by Wade in the second quarter. Never going to forget that. He then had nine points in the fourth quarter, including an amazing three-point play with 3:13 left. Seriously, Wade made about 10 ridiculous baskets in this game. To top it off, he was 7 of 8 from the free-throw line. No small thing considering his struggles from the line this postseason.

THE WALKING WOUNDED
Mike Miller's performance can't be overstated. The guy can barely walk at this point yet he made four three-pointers. It was a postseason high for Miller.

LIES, DAMN LIES AND STATISTICS
The Pacers had 22 turnovers while the Heat only had 10. An important stat considering the Pacers out-rebounded the Heat 37-26. The Heat's 10 turnovers was its fewest of the series while Miami's 26 turnovers was the fewest for a Pacers' opponent this postseason.

MONEY QUOTE
LeBron James on his buddy D-Wade: "He was spectacular from the beginning to end. He got into a rhythm early and stayed in it. With his performance tonight, it helped us get this win.

ON LEBRON
Got to give him credit for staying out of Wade's way. I don't know if a younger version of King James would have stepped aside so wisely.

PODIUM PINK
Wade on his outrageous post-game pants: "I know everyone in the (TNT) studio is laughing at my pants. But they're mad they can't pull it off."

NEXT UP
The Eastern Conference finals begins Monday night at AmericanAirlines Arena. The Heat will play the winner of the Sixers/Celtics Eastern Conference semifinals series, which is tied three games apiece. 

Comments

[Dashi]

Don't be a stranger Mr. Granger !

Go home Van gundy! The man can't even say Zo's name. The Head Trauma from being stomped by the heat still hurts that deep.

SPO was on his game. I like that. His best performance, yet. He Held his own. Gotta call it like I see it. Still doesn't change my opinion on him championship or else.

See what happens when they have to call it fair and square (still a couple no calls but most the fouls were called). The beautiful game of basketball happens.

No need to be physical. Just Ref's do ur F'n job next series don't stop now. Earn ur checks, not just that gambling money for shaving points on heat games.

[buxster]

Spo did an awesome job.

Even called out the NBA on the fouls. Sticking up for his boys.

GO HEAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cool heat man]

funny, i don't see all the haters anymore. where'd they all go???

[RP]

Truly vintage Wade. I think the other Heat players could've changed over wearing Pacer uniforms going 9 on 1 and Wade still would've dominated. That's the best he's played all year ! WOW !!!

[Edward]

Yeah, real funny we don't hear from the haters!

GO HEAT

[Edward]

The Pacers wrote a check their behinds could not cash!

[southbeachtalents]

Good post Dashi. I think Spo put the pressure on the league. Even last post season we couldn't get the calls. Remember when Jadon Kidd almost gouged out Bosh's eye?

[heatfan]

Ive been on this forum saying many mean things about Wade the past couple years but he really stepped his game up last night and did what he needed to get this team over the hump. Very proud. Lebron what can I say. You are the MVP and you deferred to Wade last night. Loved it. Anthony way to hustle and deny Hibbert the ball. That was one of main keys last night. Miller I dont know how you are moving around but way to be tough. Chalmers you would be an all star if you were not on a team with all stars. Your time to shine is coming someday. Played a great series. Best as a pro. Battier keep working on your shot. It will start falling. Bosh we need you for the finals. Please get healthy. Cant win against SA/OKC without you. Haslem way to get tough and step your game up when needed most this season. That game 4 performance when we were looking at elimination was superb. Great job Spo. You get bashed so heavy on here but I have never said too many bad things. You are in a tough spot with this team at times but you are a great coach and have this team clicking right now.

[jpejeff]

68% PAID BY WADE! Thank you for your generosity.

[black the trucker]

YEAH BABY.. THAT'S HOW WE SHOULD HAVE BEAT THEIR ASSES.. YEAH BABY..

[Dashi]

JA is a beast way to step up for ur boys UD and Pittbull. I know I say he's undersize, but his heart makes him play like he's 7ft. That was one of the main reasons we won. Coach should've gave bron a 2 minute break in the 4th. If we would've lost people would've said he choked. Still great job SPO, now lets do it consistently u got it in U

[cool heat man]

if the heat play like they did last night, they're going to be a tough team to beat.

all the talking heads seem like they're talking out of somewhere else, especially the espn haters. i love espn and watch religiously, but that doesn't mean i agree with them.

they all seem to have this hatred for the heat and what pat riley accomplished.

i think they're all jealous. and you can't tell me that if their team (whoever they are) would've pulled off the same deal, they wouldn't be loving it, right about now.

i know i am. go heat!! kick boston/philly out of the next round. worry about the next game, only. the rest will take care of itself.

[Heatup]

I'm basking in this sea of hate...makes these wins that much sweeter.

Dwade with the vintage performance for the ages...shame on all you Heat fans that were trading this beast a couple games ago. Props if you called yourself out for it.

[energy_bust]

I knew Spo was stepping it up when he let the heat flagrant the Pacers. I gave him props then. I think that's why Wade fussed at Spo as in - Do your job. Get the officiating right - and Spo has. Next his memo to league with vids was awesome. Now the team is behind him again.

Then Spo called a great game. Now with him behind the team and admitting mistakes which he did for Wade having only 5 pts, instead of blaming it on team execution, the team sees Spo has their back. I like this Spo more even if we would have lost the game. Have the teams back. Stop teams from trying to hurt our team. Fight the league. That's what made SVG so likable.

Let's Go Spo!
Let's Go Heat!

[eddie]

look at all you rooster riding bandwagon turds

[Dashi]

Says the Maggot

[RP]

Hey...everybody was pissed after Game 3 - so what ! I was so pissed I couldn't see straight.

Wade looked like an Indy car coming out of turn 4 into the straight-away! He was accelerating as the game wore on. Spo & team adjusted pretty quickly with Bosh being out.

Again...as in the famous mantra of Marvelous Marvin Hagler - "Destruct & Destroy" !

[Dashi]

The heat adjusted (lebron and wade) after game 3. SPo's light turned on after game 4. He became the man to his team right before game 6.

After game 6, I hope he learns "consistency is key" for a title. his inexperience In certain situations hurts us at times.

I'm willing to stop ragging on him for being garbage as long as I keep seeing a little growth. He's not hall of fame worthy right now, but if he keeps growing like he has in this series, who knows what he can become?

Again, this is Mr.Riley's team I'm just a fan. Keep up the good work Pop's. Can't wait for the conference finals on monday

[black the trucker]

They have something up their sleeves, trying to bring drama to a great situation and we have to stay focused and try to get some, REST..... On to the next round.... Sit back and watch game 7... 007... Great Win...

[black the trucker]

The Celtics it is.... On to the next round...

[Louis]

Welcome back!I hadn't seen the mini erdxuter. I'm going to see if I can get Wade's erdxuter to work first, then get the machine torn apart to fix the Y Axis backlash, and then maybe give it a go.I also scored a bunch of Stratasys Tips on eBay & got some mini torx drivers, so a re-build of the old soluable support head is also in line to get tackled. Need some polyimide to make some tip washers too -John