This is why I thought the Bulls were in great position to
win a title: They could whirl and prance their way into the Eastern Conference
Finals as the Miami Heat faced off the always annoying Indiana Pacers.
But, as we know, things have changed. The Bulls are gone and
so is Chris Bosh. The Indiana Pacers played the way a team should play when its
opponent is missing its starting all-star power forward. They moved the ball
around the perimeter, crashed the offensive boards and pretty shut Dwyane Wade
who had one of the worst games of his professional career.
It becomes a battle of philosophy: the star-laden Miami Heat
vs. the all-around balanced Indiana Pacers.
I won’t believe the Pacers can win this series until they
win the next home game at 3-1, but if you’re a Heat fan, you’re allowed to be
concerned—especially since Chris Bosh won’t be back for the series.
Yet again, Wade continues to heave shots and LeBron hasn’t
demonstrated the kind of ambition you’d want from one of the best players of
all time in a mini crisis. Look, this is as good of an opportunity for LeBron
to win the title as ever. The Bulls were the top seed and are gone. What stands
after the Pacers series is a pushover in the Boston Celtics.
As much as Bulls fans love to hate on LeBron James (HATE,
HATE, HATE!), he’s the best player in the game. But there comes a time when you
have to be the best player at the most important time.
Is he that guy?
They’re still good enough to beat the Pacers sans Chris
Bosh, but I can’t imagine why LeBron won’t dominate the next four games. It’s
time that he does.
Isn’t it?
Contact Mike Mitchell
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