NBA Finals 2013: Pre-Game 7 Twitter Snips and Bits
Jun 18, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) blocks the shot os San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) during overtime of game six in the 2013 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena. Miami defeated San Antonio 103-100. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Game 7.
There’s not much to be said other than that. Let’s get this Twitter rundown started. Lot’s of things to get to…
First, some interesting quotes from the players involved.
Gregg Popovich on Game 7: "We had a hell of a year, and all I know is we have a chance to win a championship. That's all that matters."
— Michael Wallace (@MyMikeCheck) June 19, 2013
Tim Duncan?
Tim Duncan said the Spurs had dinner as a team last night to talk. "We're not going to hang our heads."
— Ethan J. Skolnick, 5 Reasons Sports (@EthanJSkolnick) June 19, 2013
Tony Parker?
Tony Parker: "If you told us we'd be tied 3-3 with chance to win a title, we'd sign it. We just have to be positive and forget Game 6."
— Michael Wallace (@MyMikeCheck) June 19, 2013
Mike Miller made a funny at his own expense.
Mike Miller: "I couldn't afford shoes where I grew up."
— Ethan J. Skolnick, 5 Reasons Sports (@EthanJSkolnick) June 19, 2013
Ray Allen adds on
Ray Allen says Mike Miller deserves an ESPY for the one-shoe shot.
— Shandel Richardson (@ShandelRich) June 19, 2013
Ever wonder what Dwyane Wade is shouting during pre-game’s in the middle of the Heat huddle?
Dwyane Wade says the Heat's pre-game saying is "to the last minute, to the last second, to the last man, we fight."
— Ethan J. Skolnick, 5 Reasons Sports (@EthanJSkolnick) June 19, 2013
LeBron on this moment.
LeBron: "I want to go down as one of the greatest. I want our team to go down as one of the greatest, and we have a chance to do that."
— Ethan J. Skolnick, 5 Reasons Sports (@EthanJSkolnick) June 19, 2013
This Broke yesterday.
Breaking news: LeBron will wear the headband in Game 7. Our work is done here.
— Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) June 19, 2013
Chris Bosh didn’t like it when the fans headed for the exits prematurely.
Chris Bosh has a message for those of you in the Heat crowd who left Game 6: "Make sure they don't come to Game 7."
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 19, 2013
Chalmers wasn’t as blunt.
MARIO CHALMERS: "To the fans that stayed, thank you. To the fans that left, maybe you'll stay in Game 7."
— Joseph Goodman, Sports Enthusiast 🎟🍺 (@JoeGoodmanJr) June 19, 2013
24 hours after Allen’s big shot.
Udonis Haslem referred to Ray Allen's shot as the greatest in Heat history. Do you agree?
— Shandel Richardson (@ShandelRich) June 19, 2013
Forget LeBron, Eric Spoelstra’s Legacy is very much at stake tonight too.
After tomorrow, we will view Erik Spoelstra as a coach who lost twice in Finals or a coach two wins from 3 straight titles. Big difference
— Shandel Richardson (@ShandelRich) June 19, 2013
Best NBA Finals series in…
Dwyane Wade: "I've never wanted to play a Game 7 so bad. ... The two best teams in the NBA are going to fight it out."
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 19, 2013
Finally, Gameday.
https://twitter.com/ByTimReynolds/status/34756707219136512
According to some fans, neither the Heat nor Spurs will decide tonight’s game. These guys will:
Danny Crawford, Scott Foster, Monty McCutchen, Tony Brothers (alternate) your referees for Game 7 of Heat-Spurs, 9 p.m., ABC.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) June 20, 2013
Just for giggles.
Just hit me: Either Tracy McGrady or Chris Andersen will be crowned an NBA champion tonight.
— Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) June 20, 2013
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
If the Heat lose, who will celebrate more: the Spurs or New York media?
— Shandel Richardson (@ShandelRich) June 20, 2013
Spike Lee because, well, this is Game 7.
Spike Lee just requested to speak with Ray Allen at shootaround. Ray doesn't do shootarounds. This is comical.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 20, 2013
Spo brought his Game 7 level “Spoisms” today.
Spo: "The hay's in the barn. Even Pat can't do anything about it now."
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 20, 2013
Kids everywhere finally are able to relate to Chris Bosh.
Bosh on Game 7: "It's like the last day of school. Except you have to do work."
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 20, 2013
Magic knows a thing or two about this.
"Superstars win Game 7." - @MagicJohnson
— First Take (@FirstTake) June 20, 2013
LeBron knows what’s at stake.
https://twitter.com/MySportsLegion/status/347745192616529921
Good idea, guys.
#Spurs players practicing free throws at shootaround. Not a bad idea after what happened in Game 6. https://t.co/AyGvNxbayh
— Hot Hot Hoops (@hothothoops) June 20, 2013
How healthy will Wade be, and how will Spo handle it?
If Wade's knees are shot & can't be effective at all, he'll sit. Spo won't be loyal to a fault. Too smart. But metrics won't bench Wade.
— Michael Wallace (@MyMikeCheck) June 20, 2013
LeBron.
LeBron has 3 triple-doubles when facing elimination. That's tied with Oscar Robertson for most such games in NBA history (via @EliasSports)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 20, 2013
Almost time.
One more time, off to the arena.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 20, 2013
The Larry’s.
One more time, off to the arena.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 20, 2013
LeBron getting to the Arena.
LeBron James driving to the American Airlines Arena in his Porsche convertible. pic.twitter.com/3qAIwOepYQ
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 20, 2013
Legacies.
Ray Allen: "We have a chance in our building to make something great. All of our legacies are tied to this moment, this game."
— NBA Guru (@NBAGuru) June 20, 2013
Disaster averted!
Spurs have arrived. We don't have to cancel the game, everybody!
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) June 20, 2013
Duncan!
Duncan, two hours ahead of Game 7, like always. Rock. Hammer. Crack. https://t.co/YRvqmcw5w5
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) June 20, 2013
Game 7. Buckle up.
Keep it here throughout the day up until tip-off.