http://www.mail.com/people/3642-mario-chalmers.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/3642-mario-chalmers.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2160836-james-heat-beats-spurs-103-100-ot-game-7.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration. The toughest part now might be topping this performance in Game 7. "It's by far the best game I've ever been a part of," James said. He wouldn't let the Miami Heat lose it — or their NBA title. If the San Antonio Spurs want that, they'll have to fight just a little harder to get... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:57:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2160836-james-heat-beats-spurs-103-100-ot-game-7.html 2013-06-19T05:57:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2157820-heat-familiar-shaky-ground-finals.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James has been here before, with dire results. It was two years ago, the end of the first season of "Big Three" basketball in Miami. The situation: Heat down 3-2, hosting Game 6 of the NBA Finals, only two home wins separating them from what would have been James' first title. Then, thud. James had six turnovers in ... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:05:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2157820-heat-familiar-shaky-ground-finals.html 2013-06-17T20:05:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2155926-game-5-ginobilis-spurs-game.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Win or lose, Sunday marked the final home game of this season for the Spurs. The series shifts back to Miami for Game 6 on Tuesday night, and the winner will be decided on South Beach. That also means that Spurs fans may have had their last chance to cheer for Manu Ginobili in the black and silver. Ginobili will turn 36 in July and is a... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:53:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2155926-game-5-ginobilis-spurs-game.html 2013-06-16T23:53:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2150922-heat-change-game-4-lineup-miller-haslem.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Mike Miller's uncanny play in these NBA Finals has earned him a spot in the Miami Heat's starting lineup. The Heat switched their rotation for Game 4 against San Antonio on Thursday night, electing to have Miller open the game in place of Udonis Haslem. It's a move that also puts LeBron James in the post more than he was during the firs... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:41:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2150922-heat-change-game-4-lineup-miller-haslem.html 2013-06-14T00:41:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2147852-lebron-backing-vow-game-4.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A day later, LeBron James didn't back down. When the Miami Heat were embarrassed by 36 points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, James took all the blame and even lauded his teammates for playing great. Shortly after that 113-77 debacle of a Spurs' victory ended Tuesday night, James insisted that he would do enough to change the way the Heat ... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:06:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2147852-lebron-backing-vow-game-4.html 2013-06-12T22:06:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2147290-parker-mild-hamstring-strain-hopeful-gm-4.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tony Parker, along with all of San Antonio, really, spent a restless night worrying about a gimpy right hamstring that hampered him in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and threatened the momentum the Spurs seized with a drubbing of the Miami Heat. A day later, Parker said he got some good news. Just how good the news is likely won't be known un... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:01:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2147290-parker-mild-hamstring-strain-hopeful-gm-4.html 2013-06-12T20:01:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2143242-satisfied-shaken-spurs-bring-nba-finals.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — On a day of rest at the NBA Finals, Tim Duncan had work to do. Not only was he admittedly awful in Game 2, he had never been so bad on this stage. He shot 3 for 13 from the field for nine points, posting finals career lows in scoring, field goal percentage and field goals made, according to STATS. The three-time fina... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:42:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2143242-satisfied-shaken-spurs-bring-nba-finals.html 2013-06-11T07:42:04Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2140700-heat-beat-spurs-game-2-to-tie-nba-finals.html MIAMI (AP) — For two days, the thought was that LeBron James needed to do more for his teammates. Turns out, it was Mario Chalmers and mates who did something for James. The supporting cast kept it close, and once the leading man joined in, the Miami Heat were back with a blowout in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Chalmers... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:15:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2140700-heat-beat-spurs-game-2-to-tie-nba-finals.html 2013-06-10T07:15:55Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2137824-man-with-plan-lebron-eyes-game-2-adjustments.html MIAMI (AP) — If LeBron James played for the San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich might have a message for him. It's the same one he's occasionally delivered to Tim Duncan. Selfless play is great. Moving the ball to open teammates is usually the right idea. That belief has carried the Spurs to four NBA titles. Sometimes, though, it's best if the superstar tak... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:13:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2137824-man-with-plan-lebron-eyes-game-2-adjustments.html 2013-06-07T22:13:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2133126-things-to-watch-nba-finals.html MIAMI (AP) — And then there were two. For the third straight year, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat made their way to the NBA Finals. And for the first time since 2007, it's the San Antonio Spurs representing the Western Conference in the championship round, with the same three-man core that won a title six years ago and had heard plenty of wh... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:13:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2133126-things-to-watch-nba-finals.html 2013-06-06T07:13:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2132318-parkers-evolution-lifts-spurs-to-finals.html MIAMI (AP) — As Tony Parker arrived at the podium for an interview session Wednesday in Miami, he crossed paths with San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich, who was just departing. Popovich made a joke, and Parker laughed. A few years ago, that might not have happened. Several summers ago, the Spurs were trying to sign Jason Kidd, which in some circles was inco... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:24:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2132318-parkers-evolution-lifts-spurs-to-finals.html 2013-06-05T21:24:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2127566-heat-spurs-to-play-nba-title.html MIAMI (AP) — No more sitting out stars, and for the San Antonio Spurs, no more sitting around. Finally, the NBA Finals matchup is set, and the Miami Heat will either win a second straight championship or the Spurs will go a perfect 5 for 5 in the title round while denying LeBron James a ring for the second time. The Heat earned their t... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:09:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2127566-heat-spurs-to-play-nba-title.html 2013-06-04T04:09:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2120658-with-words-look-james-lifts-heat-90-79.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James said a few words at halftime to try and coax something more out of the Miami Heat. Turns out, whatever he said was unnecessary. The look on his face was all the Heat needed. With a brilliant third quarter, James immeasurably changed not just Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, but quite possibly whatever's still left to deci... Fri, 31 May 2013 07:10:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2120658-with-words-look-james-lifts-heat-90-79.html 2013-05-31T07:10:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2120442-james-scores-30-heat-take-game-5-90-79.html MIAMI (AP) — The game was very much in doubt. A sold-out arena was basically silent. The chance of getting back to the NBA Finals for a third straight year could have slipped away. Cue LeBron James. A third quarter for the ages by the four-time MVP turned the game, and perhaps the entire Eastern Conference finals, around. James scored 16 of his 30 points ... Fri, 31 May 2013 04:12:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2120442-james-scores-30-heat-take-game-5-90-79.html 2013-05-31T04:12:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2109168-late-turnovers-doom-heat-game-2-loss-97-93.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James blamed one person after the Miami Heat let home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals slip from their hands. Predictably, that was himself. The league's MVP had two turnovers in the final minute — both times on passes that were knocked away by David West — and they proved particularly costly for the defending NBA champ... Sat, 25 May 2013 04:44:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2109168-late-turnovers-doom-heat-game-2-loss-97-93.html 2013-05-25T04:44:55Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2106534-heat-pacers-game-2-better.html MIAMI (AP) — Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential to demoralize the Indiana Pacers. Or not. "Our belief," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said Thursday, "has strengthened." Barely 12 hours after LeBron James scored on a drive as time expired in overti... Thu, 23 May 2013 21:21:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2106534-heat-pacers-game-2-better.html 2013-05-23T21:21:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2083212-james-heat-beat-bulls-88-65-3-1-series-lead.html CHICAGO (AP) — The way this series is turning out, it's hard to believe the Miami Heat ever trailed the Chicago Bulls. They're running away with the Eastern Conference semifinals, and another performance like this will end it. LeBron James scored 27 points and the Heat nearly matched a franchise record for fewest points allowed in a playoff game, pounding... Tue, 14 May 2013 07:19:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2083212-james-heat-beat-bulls-88-65-3-1-series-lead.html 2013-05-14T07:19:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2073414-bulls-heat-series-even-tensions-rising.html MIAMI (AP) — Carlos Boozer said the Chicago Bulls were feeling cheated. Mario Chalmers said the Miami Heat thought they were getting too many cheap shots. Tensions and emotions are now nearly as high as the stakes. In other words, this Bulls-Heat series is just getting started. Ray Allen scored 21 points in less than 19 minutes off the bench, LeBron James... Thu, 09 May 2013 07:16:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2073414-bulls-heat-series-even-tensions-rising.html 2013-05-09T07:16:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067908-bulls-stun-heat-93-86-game-1-eastern-semis.html MIAMI (AP) — Only one team has held the Miami Heat below 90 points on their home floor this season. That would be the Chicago Bulls, and for good measure, they've now done it twice. So by now, it's obvious: If there's a team in the NBA that has Miami's number, it has to be the Bulls. Nate Robinson scored 27 points and dominated in the final minutes — afte... Tue, 07 May 2013 07:41:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067908-bulls-stun-heat-93-86-game-1-eastern-semis.html 2013-05-07T07:41:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067500-bulls-steal-game-1-top-heat-93-86.html MIAMI (AP) — Nate Robinson was spitting blood in the first half, then delivered the deepest cuts of the night in the final moments. And the Chicago Bulls reminded the Miami Heat that no one in the NBA plays them any tougher. Yes, the streakbusters struck again. Robinson scored 27 points, Jimmy Butler added 21 points and a career-high-tying 14 rebounds, an... Tue, 07 May 2013 03:21:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067500-bulls-steal-game-1-top-heat-93-86.html 2013-05-07T03:21:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2066154-rose-ruling-return-deng-game-1.html MIAMI (AP) — Derrick Rose still has not ruled out a return this season for the Chicago Bulls, saying he could play in their Eastern Conference semifinal against the Miami Heat. The 2011 NBA MVP will not play for Chicago in Game 1 against Miami on Monday night, nor will forward Luol Deng or guard Kirk Hinrich. Deng returned to a hospital for more tests, th... Mon, 06 May 2013 23:22:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2066154-rose-ruling-return-deng-game-1.html 2013-05-06T23:22:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2050122-james-leads-heat-bucks-round.html MILWAUKEE (AP) — After getting treatment "around the clock" for two days, Dwyane Wade tested his aching right knee in warm-ups before Game 4. It still hurt. "I could have pushed through it," he said. "But my teammates told me if it's hurtin', they got it." The Miami Heat reminded everyone Sunday why they're heavy favorites to win a second straight NBA tit... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:26:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2050122-james-leads-heat-bucks-round.html 2013-04-29T07:26:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2047924-ageless-allen-coming-up-big-playoffs.html MILWAUKEE (AP) — LeBron James worked Ray Allen hard for two years, urging the veteran guard to come to Miami any time he saw him. It's easy to see why. Allen already has been a major factor in his first playoff appearance with the Miami Heat, who are one win from closing out their first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. He led the Heat with 23 poi... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:26:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2047924-ageless-allen-coming-up-big-playoffs.html 2013-04-26T22:26:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2045780-allen-heat-up-3-0-104-91-win-bucks.html MILWAUKEE (AP) — For all Miami has accomplished with its Big Three — and it's been plenty — there's still one thing the Heat haven't done. Yet. The Heat have a chance to sweep a playoff series for the first time since LeBron James and Chris Bosh joined Dwyane Wade in Miami when they play the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon. ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:19:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2045780-allen-heat-up-3-0-104-91-win-bucks.html 2013-04-26T07:19:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2037532-heat-bucks-to-issues-game-2.html MIAMI (AP) — Long after just about every Miami Heat player left the practice court on Monday, LeBron James stayed behind for a 3-point shooting contest against Ray Allen and Mario Chalmers. He yelled. He trash-talked. And he won, getting to watch his teammates do 20 push-ups as his reward. There is a certain irony in James staying on the court after pract... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:57:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2037532-heat-bucks-to-issues-game-2.html 2013-04-22T19:57:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2022014-lebron-heat-starters-sit-96-95-win-cavs.html CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James warmed up, got dressed and grabbed a seat. Like an ordinary fan, he watched the Heat, who had some guy named Jarvis Vernado playing for them. And Miami won without James — and most of its other stars. James sat on the bench in street clothes as Norris Cole stripped Kyrie Irving of the ball with 2.2 seconds left to give Miami,... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:42:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2022014-lebron-heat-starters-sit-96-95-win-cavs.html 2013-04-16T02:42:35Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2018996-heat-set-franchise-mark-top-bulls-105-93.html MIAMI (AP) — Carlos Boozer turned his shoulder and knocked Dwyane Wade to the floor, while Nate Robinson shoved LeBron James as the NBA's reigning MVP leaped near the basket. All in the same sequence, no less. It was physical, rugged and exactly what the Miami Heat needed as part of their preparations for the playoffs, which start this coming weekend. Jam... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:04:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2018996-heat-set-franchise-mark-top-bulls-105-93.html 2013-04-14T22:04:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2009596-heat-tie-team-mark-with-61st-win-top-bucks-94-83.html MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade was hurt, Chris Bosh was sick, the Miami Heat missed 15 consecutive 3-point attempts and allowed the Milwaukee Bucks to score 22 points off turnovers. And the Heat won handily anyway. So if this was a potential first-round Eastern Conference playoff preview, the Bucks probably didn't enjoy much of what they saw on Tuesday night. L... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:02:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2009596-heat-tie-team-mark-with-61st-win-top-bucks-94-83.html 2013-04-10T03:02:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1998506-james-wade-chalmers-allen-sit-friday.html MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat might be missing four key parts of the rotation when they visit the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers are all expected to be held from the starting lineup again Friday, and now, so is reserve guard Ray Allen, according to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. James and Chalmers were able to do... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:38:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1998506-james-wade-chalmers-allen-sit-friday.html 2013-04-04T18:38:50Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1994464-anthony-scores-50-knicks-beat-heat-102-90.html MIAMI (AP) — Carmelo Anthony released his final shot of the night then skipped backward, already knowing the outcome. The shot was good. For Anthony and the New York Knicks, the outcome was even better. Relying entirely on jumpers, Anthony tied his career high with 50 points and the Knicks won their ninth straight game, topping the injury-depleted Miami H... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:04:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1994464-anthony-scores-50-knicks-beat-heat-102-90.html 2013-04-03T04:04:42Z