NBA: Heat Need To Stay Hot

by +Rodney Fisher 

LeBron James and the Miami Heat need the top seed in the
playoffs. Photo credit NBA 

We are not even a third of the way through the NBA season and I'm already bashing the Heat. At least most of our loyal readers with think so. With a 9-3 record, the Miami Heat should have seemingly nothing to be concerned about. The will make the playoffs and have a chance to three-peat as champions, LeBron James will be a strong MVP candidate once again, and the new bench pieces are fitting in okay. 

Hindsight, however, is 20-20 as they say. The Heat took possessive control of the Eastern Conference last year to solidify the #1 seed when the playoffs rolled around. The closest competition, New York Knicks, were 12 games behind them. The truth is 9-3 is only good for second place currently, and the team is first does not want to give up their spot or lose home court advantage.

NBA: Rodney's Power Rankings Top 10, Heat Move Down

Business as usual for the San Antonio Spurs (8-1).
Photo credit NBA 

by +Rodney Fisher

We have some movement on our NBA Power Rankings this week. This past week hurt more than helped most teams as we watched buzzer beaters and blowouts permeate the association. Will the Miami Heat remain in the top five? How good are the Houston Rockets? Let's get right to it...

NBA: Can the Heat Three-Peat?

by Rodney Fisher

Can the Miami Heat win three in a row?
Photo credit Miami Heat 

The Miami Heat will start the new NBA season with the chance to place themselves among the best-of-the-best squads every assembled to play the game of basketball. Not since the Los Angeles Lakers of 2009-10 has a team been in position to three-peat as champions. With all the roster movement in the Eastern Conference, and the return of MVP caliber players, can the Miami Heat win three in a row?

NBA: LeBron And The Miami Heat Repeat The Feat

by Kendrick Johnson

LeBron James and Miami Heat win 2013 NBA Championship. Photo credit SI.com

After coming to the podium soaked in champagne from head to toe 2013 Finals MVP LeBron James wore the look of an elated exhausted man who sits on top of the mountain.

2013 NBA Finals: Postgame Interviews - LeBron James, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Erik Spoelstra

It is official everyone. The Miami Heat win their third NBA title. LeBron James wins his second MVP and championship. Check out the postgame interviews:

2013 NBA Finals: Game 6 Highlights

Ray Allen forces OT in Game 6. Photo credit NBA

It was a game for the ages...The Miami Heat push the San Antonio Spurs to a winner take all Game 7!

Here are the highlights

2013 NBA Finals: Spurs win Game 5, Lead Series 3-2

Spurs beat Heat in Game 5 114-104

Great game last night! Expect a full wrap-up with video later today, but for now watch some of the highlights. Interesting back story to what another win would mean for both teams. Stay tuned for an insiders look at this game...

2013 NBA Finals Game 5 Live Blog from San Antonio - Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs

Welcome to the 2013 NBA Finals Game 5 Live Blog!

We are live from San Antonio for Spurs vs Heat! Follow the action below

2013 NBA Finals: Game 5 Adjustments

by Rodney Fisher

Game 5 adjustments for 2013 NBA Finals

If this 2013 NBA Finals series has proven anything, it is that coaching plays a huge role in determining a win. Both Eric Spoelstra and Greg Popovich have had to make the right adjustments to give their team the winning edge causing the back-and-forth see-saw of wins and losses. What adjustments in Game 5 should the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs make to get a win?

2013 NBA Finals: Live Broadcast Game 3 Pregame - Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs

Don't miss our live broadcast at 7pm CST, 8pm EST from Game 3 in San Antonio. We will bringing up-to-the-minute updates, quotes, and pregame stats before tip-off. Join us by watching the screen below...

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Are You Not Entertained? Viewership Down for 2013 NBA Finals

NBA Finals viewers down 12%

by Rodney Fisher

If Game 1 of the 2013 NBA Finals are any indication for the rest of the series, the ABC is due for a loss. According to the Associated Press, viewership for Game 1 is down 12% from the previous year's match-up between the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder.

2013 NBA Finals: Gary Neal After Game 1 Win Over Miami Heat

We caught up with Gary Neal of the San Antonio Spurs after beating the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the 2013 NBA Finals. He talks about how confident his team is ans what they did to prepare for a win.

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2013 NBA Finals: Boris Diaw After Game 1 Win

We caught up Boris Diaw after the San Antonio Spurs took a 1-0 series lead over the Miami Heat. Diaw has played a huge role off the bench for the Spurs the last two seasons and is confident his team is ready to go.

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2013 NBA Finals: LIVE Broadcast from Game 1 - San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat

Live Broadcast from the NBA Finals. Photo credit EliteDaily.com

Tune in LIVE for a broadcast inside the American Airlines Arena right before tip-off of the 2013 NBA Finals. Get the latest news on players, coaches, and game plans from both the San Antonio Spur and Miami Heat

2013 NBA Finals: Full Coverage Starts on June 6

Live coverage from The NBA Finals

That's right Fans. Starting June 6th we will be LIVE from the NBA Finals. Check with us daily for updates, news, interviews, and broadcasts LIVE from the games.

Follow us on Twitter @RFSportsRadio

NBA Playoffs: Spurs Reach 5th NBA Finals Over Grizzlies

by Rodney Fisher

Tony Parker leads Spurs to 5th NBA Finals. Photo credit NBA 

The San Antonio Spurs win the Western Conference Finals series 4-0 over the Memphis Grizzlies. Tim Duncan has turned back the hands of time, but it was Tony Parker that lifted the team with a 37 point performance. The Spurs won 93-86 and can rest until June 6th to start The Finals.

Here are the highlights:

NBA Playoffs: Knicks vs Pacers, Spurs vs Warriors Highlights

The New York Knicks live to fight another day as they extend their series after winning at home over the Indiana Pacers.

The ageless San Antonio Spurs end their series with the Golden State Warriors and advance to the Western Conference Finals, where the Memphis Grizzlies are waiting.

NBA Playoffs: Spurs Dominate Warriors at Home, Series 3-2

After allowing the young Golden State Warriors outrun them in Oakland, the San Antonio Spurs bounce back with their most convincing win in the series 109-91. The Spurs now have a 3-2 series lead.

Spurs take 3-2 series lead over Warriors. Photo credit NBA

The key to the Spurs win: Energy and Effort

Tony Parker: "Our energy was good. We got the 50-50 ball [and] that was huge for us tonight. It was a tough turnaround for us in game 4. We missed an opportunity at the end and we realize that. Tonight we played for 48 minutes."

Video: Manu Ginobili Hits A Clutch 3-Pointer To Win In Double OT; Curry has 44 points

What a game one in this series...

NBA Power Rankings (4/8 - 4/14): Where do the Knicks rank now?

Knicks on a 12-game win streak move up NBA Power Rankings/  picture courtesy of NBA

Time for this week's NBA Power Rankings report. Everyone wants to know where I have the Knicks at now...

by Rodney Fisher