If you can't stand the Heat, get out of the playoffs. The Miami Heat took care of the 76ers in 5 games, winning the first 3. Lebron finished the series with 42.2 minutes per game, producing 24.2 ppg, 10.6 rpg, and 6.2 apg. Wade was equally as efficient with 22.2 ppg, 8.4 rpg, and 5.2 apg. It was never really a question that the Heat would win this series. With no adversity to speak of, the real question will come next round against the Celtics.
For the 76ers, the season turned out a lot better than anyone expected. The first round exit is not exactly what they wanted, but for a team that drafted 2nd overall last year, it was quite a turn around. The biggest reason for the 76ers poor performance can be summed up by Indiana's A.J. Price and Atlanta's Marvin Williams. Those are the two players ranked above and below Andre Iguodala in PER. The average player in the NBA has a PER of 15.00. Iguodala finished with 14.90. Elton Brand had a great series, but when your best player is turned to average, then you can't expect more than one win.
As for DMack, he played it perfectly. Predicting the Heat in 5, DMack couldn't have been more accurate. Lebomination (in deference to my insanely accurate colleague) was way too much for the Sixers host of mediocre small forwards. While he was right about Iguodala's stellar defense, his offense proved to be of little help. DMack, you are the man!
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