Don’t forget the Heat put the Buck’s down in 5 games too, taking two games in Milwaukee. Going into the playoffs the Bucks were a pretty trendy pick to win it all.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Who would’ve ever guessed that this kid would be LeBron’s worst nightmare <a href="https://t.co/mUQ1abunLh">pic.twitter.com/mUQ1abunLh</a></p>&mdash; Sportsville (@Sportsville_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsville_/status/1660119714964676608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Heat beat down the #1 and #2 seed and some here think they just have a slight chance against the Nuggets.

Because Kobe isn't even close to being the greatest player when he isn't even the greatest player in Lakers history. Kobe is a media creation from playing for the most popular franchise.

Ken pom boy not only lies about ku titles (pathetically adds the fake covid one to totals). I didn't think that level of sadness could be topped. Then he lies about LeBum. Absolutely pathetic

Barry is as clueless as Pomeroy. Just stop

I like the comments

"Dude Eventually "

"Dude Greenscreen,"

They're hacks dude....ROFL and saying it happened the "last hour" is LeBron from 3 level sad

It's awful what happened to him but there's too much revisionist history about his career. He's a top 10 all-time player but he has zero argument for #1. Also forgotten is how selfish a player he was. Those Lakers teams win more titles if not for his attitude.

Argue about their legitimacy all you want, but I'm glad we can at least both agree that both KU and LeBron won titles in 2020. They can't help the fact that the seasons were shortened by something out of their control.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This man is 1 more win away from his second Finals appearance. Kyle Lowry isn’t the same guy he used to be physically, but so many of the intangible things he does on the court are still there. Leading bench units, managing the pace, the swipe-downs on defense, taking the charge.… <a href="https://t.co/3kegc5g9Vm">pic.twitter.com/3kegc5g9Vm</a></p>&mdash; Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustEsBaraheni/status/1660485539882049538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Note also who was #1 on this list by a mile.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Marcus Smart apparently said this to the Miami Heat last night: <br><br>“We beat y’all last year. We good. Stop talking the whole fucking game.”<br><br>(h/t <a href="https://twitter.com/legendz_nba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@legendz_nba</a> ) <br><br> <a href="https://t.co/wcorQJBysZ">pic.twitter.com/wcorQJBysZ</a></p>&mdash; NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1660659078496960513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

What a pathetic team.

Fat **** spends half the game flopping like a beached whale. He and Smart are the two biggest floppers in the league.

Yep and that’s part of why he’s such a pain to play against. Forced Boston to use their challenge in the 1st quarter.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Zach Lowe thinks there is an argument to be made that the Heat are playing better without Tyler Herro<br><br>&quot;I think Tyler Herro’s injury may have actually helped them because now they play lineups with a maximum of one guy you could really hunt on defense and a minimum of zero... If… <a href="https://t.co/D69iMoSQVd">pic.twitter.com/D69iMoSQVd</a></p>&mdash; NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1660741798162059288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I would agree. You can’t bring that guy back as long as things are going well.

The guy that gave Duncan Robinson 5 years/$90 million?!?

90 minutes before tip but reading Ham's comments in the Athletic this morning doesn't seem like he will remove DLO from the starting lineup. It will be interesting if he sticks with him or not.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;I got people texting me. &#39;Well, this is the end for LeBron. This is the end for LeBron,&#39;&quot;<br><br>- <a href="https://twitter.com/WindhorstESPN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WindhorstESPN</a> <a href="https://t.co/LL84SSi0vw">pic.twitter.com/LL84SSi0vw</a></p>&mdash; NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1660693839709913110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Waiting until the team is down 3-0 to do this is a fireable offense. <a href="https://t.co/x7xiTPqYNw">https://t.co/x7xiTPqYNw</a></p>&mdash; Barry (@BarryOnHere) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarryOnHere/status/1660798715408400385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Can you read? I just told you neither is legit

Lol LeBron

dipshit accidentally made a three LMAO

lebron on fire!

Denver seems to be taking it easy and only down 3

does lebron know you can only win one game tonight?

Lol Lebron feeling it

Yeesh. Excellent quarter for Lebron and Nuggets still right in in despite sleepwalking a bit

lebron's teams always have awful defense

LeBron exerting all his remaining energy with that 21 point quarter, but will he get help from his teammates?

****ing celebs clapping like sheep for their chi-com lebum

**** everyone in that arena

Can you read yourself? I said argue about their legitimacy all you want, they still happened. Two titles, one for KU and one for LeBron.

The longest consecutive missed 3FG streak in the history of NBA playoffs is now over! Congrats Lebronso

lechoke won't be able to buy a three in the 4th, guaranteed

27 for LeBron midway through the 2nd. What a player.

He went 3/9 from three in game 3. 4/4 tonight.

LeBron even taking on the coach role from Ham on the sidelines. Had to be done given what has transpired in this series.

lebron already so tired he ducked out early

this will be an epic lechoke

LMAO Refs made it pretty blatant to close out the half. Back to Denver we go.

31-4-4 on 11/13 shooting in a single half in year 20. This is not the performance the trolls were hoping for tonight to be sure.

All clear fouls. Perhaps they shouldn’t let LeBron go off for 31 in a half if they didn’t want to go back to Denver.

It's the ones they aren't calling.

seen this before

only thing that matters is the 4th for lechoke

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LeBron with 31 points in the first half of a must-win game, resting only four seconds and playing motivated defense to lead the Lakers.<br><br>All in Year 20 at age 38. A reminder:<br><br>Don’t take LeBron James for granted. <a href="https://t.co/kGubS31sig">pic.twitter.com/kGubS31sig</a></p>&mdash; Kevin O&#39;Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/1660824520561946624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LeBron’s 1st Half alone is the best playoff game by any player in Year 18, 19 or 20 in NBA history. <br><br>The only thing that comes close is LeBron’s closeout game against the Warriors. <br><br>There’s no context for what we just saw, given the stage of career. None.</p>&mdash; nick wright (@getnickwright) <a href="https://twitter.com/getnickwright/status/1660825081164230657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That was an awesome first half from Lebron. Now does he still have some left in the tank?

no one will care

I feel like Denver is giving a D effort but if they make a little run they can steal this game

AD has to show up at some point to win the game. LeBron can’t go for another 30.

Brutal start with AD missing shots and turning the ball over to get Denver right in it, yeah.

Some GOAT

Another stat padding game that means nothing.

lebron scoreless in the third, LMAO

NUGGETS ERASE HIS ENTIRE FIRST HALF FROM HISTORY AND TIE IT

NO ONE SAW THAT COMING

Like I said

bron gassed... somebody else needs to step up this is elder abuse

Yep, no help whatsover from AD or anyone else. Time to make room for Kyrie, at least he will actually show up in these games.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is LeBron’s 120th career 30+ point playoff game. Only Jordan, with 109, even has 90. <br><br>For context: <br><br>Kevin Durant &amp; Wilt Chamberlain have 117 combined. <br><br>Steph &amp; Shaq have 113 combined. <br><br>Kawhi, Wade, Giannis &amp; Klay have 119 combined.</p>&mdash; nick wright (@getnickwright) <a href="https://twitter.com/getnickwright/status/1660830782783471618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Reeves is playing good. He is a keeper

Still have no idea how LeBron won a title with somebody as flaky as AD as a #2.

ad really is a giant bitch playing like he's 5′10

He’s fine but he can’t be the 3rd best player on a championship team. Needs to be your 5th or 6th.

LEBUM CHUCKING LMAO

Maybe just bench AD? What is he even doing out there

He’s the only one on the team even hitting shots.

Nice praise Jackson except you left him off your MVP votes

37-7-6 at the end of 3. Meanwhile AD is shooting 3 for 12 and getting destroyed on the boards by Jokic.

schroder and reaves dumbass

I bet Jokic’s brothers told him at half he was playing like a bitch

you masturbating over a 6-2-1 third quarter is pathetic

Schroder made nothing in that quarter.

It looks like LeBron is the only Laker who didn’t quit already

A gassed LeBron still did more than anybody on the Lakers that quarter including AD.

lebum assaulting people now

tt got more fight in him than the entire laker team sans reaves/lebron lol

More playoff series nowadays.

Irrelevant.

lebricked that ft lmao

Not great when a half retired Tristan Thompson is giving more effort than everyone on the team outside of LeBron

lebron's teammates tied it back up

up to him now

i want the lakers to win just so i can call this the tt legacy game lmao

I’ve seen enough Russell for this game. Just cost them 4 points.

Tristan Thompson is really playing rofl

lebum is just invisible on defense
pathetic