So tonight is a big night for both teams!
Dallas leads the series 3-2 with a chance to close it out tonight! Many legacies and storylines are at stake. Can Lebron, Wade and Miami extend this classic series to a Game 7 or will Dallas finish the deal and win their first championship?
My analysis: Obviously, this is a must-win for Miami barring the fact that they must win for this series to be extended. But I would also make the case that Game 6 is critical for Dallas. Not only because they are 1 win away from the title but because I'm not sold they can win Game 7 at home. In order for Dallas to seal the deal, the bench must be productive, Chandler must be huge, defense must step up, and they must finish plays. Also Dirk must be effective. I believe that if it is necessary Dirk will take over and have a big night. Also, the shooting must be on point.
For Miami to extend the series, it all boils down to Wade and Lebron and how effective they are. Most of the pressure is on Lebron because of the overall pressure on the Heat to win it all and also his "failures" in the Finals this year. If Miami wants a game 7, Wade and Lebron MUST be big and be aggressive, particularly Lebron. If Wade and Lebron (along with Bosh) are effective, Miami has a great chance of winning and everything else it takes for them to win (bench) will fall into place.
Prediction: My belief is that if Dallas wants to win the title they MUST do it TONIGHT! A Game 7 in Miami may not be good for Dallas. Again, if ANY team is capable of winning 2 in a row at home down 3-2 it is this Miami Heat team. We saw it last year with the Lakers. Can it happen this year? We'll see. But I believe Dallas, especially Dirk, plays with a "Game 7...do or die" mentality tonight realizing that their best chance to win and seal the deal is tonight! Honestly, I'm very torn but here is my prediction......
DALLAS WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP TONIGHT!!!!!
Poll