NBA Finals : Mavericks vs. Heat Game 5

Both the Mavericks and Heat unleashing sections lock alternative torrid scoring defense and a number of the last three games had been decided before the final possession. According to Elias Sports Bureau, the last in the finals three straight excitement decided three points or less was in 1948. After a series of blade, follow these three issues during the evening in the tie-break.

LeBron identity crisis

The LeBron James, Miami must regain control of this series is between a selfish ball-stop and a gentle leader. And he knows it. "I think it's time I try to get me started individually," said James one day after his strangely passive performance in Game 4 produced eight career playoff low points. James (17.3 points per game in the series) has not only renounced the main function of Dwyane Wade scoring (29.8 ppg), he has also been a periphery of passersby, who are reluctant to use its ability to penetrate defenses and score or create shots for others. "You certainly taste a moment later," James said.

"I look at it."

Size matters

James struggles, including just nine points in the fourth quarter so far in this tournament, has much to do with the intimidating presence of the vaccine to challenge center Tyson Chandler. On Sunday, the 7-foot-Dallas center patrolling the paint for a team-high 42 minutes and scored 13 points and 16 rebounds (nine of them on the offensive glass). Although no regular heat is greater than the 6-foot-11 Chris Bosh, the counter of the Mavericks with Dirk Nowitzki Chandler and 7 feet and Brendan Haywood, the reservation center. Dallas length has been reduced to a minimum the chances of randomly Miami seconds - and the creation of several of Dallas at the other end.

Unstoppable Dirk


In short, the series 2011 is Nowitzki the ages: 28 points per game on 49.6 percent shooting field goal and free throws from 163 to 174 (93.7 percent). And he showed no signs of slowing in the final. Nowitzki of 106 points in this series, 44 came in the fourth quarter, when 32 years is constantly German head down and drives to the rim.