Yeah, yeah, we know; in the win-loss column, "losing" and "almost winning" count for exactly the same thing. Emotionally, however, Heat fans would probably feel a lot different about Tuesday night's 78-75 loss to the Pacers. LeBron James' clutchness has often been called into question, and he didn't help his cause by missing two free throws in the final minute last night. LeBron was likely the main reason the Heat were in the game in the first place, however; he scored 28 points with nine rebounds and five assists, even adding six steals to his ledger. If LeBron scores five fewer points, we might not even be having this conversation. Sports are weird sometimes.
LeBron's role?

LeBron James' predicament reminds us somewhat of Alex Rodriguez's playoff issues, at least up until 2009, where Rodriguez won a World Series and hit six home runs in the playoffs.
Bigger miss?

Both LeBron and Dwyane Wade had chances to drastically alter the tone of the game in the final minute, but neither was able to capitalize.
Bosh's absence?

Chris Bosh is often derided as not truly worthy of being the third member of the Big Three, but his defensive chops could have made the difference on Tuesday night.

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Reason to believe in @KingJames: His avg PPG in elimination games is 31.5...Highest in NBA History. Let me repeat that. Highest in history.
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Looks like @lolojones will need some help paying the rent while bobsled training - https://t.co/64A3zHvPtS
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Meet @KingJames flopping coach - http://t.co/5AbSLGgCrs
about 4 hours ago
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Only @kobebryant gets an epic statue in China. Mamba status. http://t.co/wIELFT2b3S
about 5 hours ago
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Why did I just wake up and feel like I'm playing in the game tonight. I have a weird anxiety/ nervousness. And now I slap myself.
about 8 hours ago
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WOW. SS I love a lil fun fact! RT @sagesteele: No team has won a gm 7 in the Finals on the road since the Wa. Bullets won @ Seattle in 1978!
about 8 hours ago
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Did Tuukka Rask just say what I think he said?? If he did. That's awesome. Ice gets so #$h!!TT&
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Only thing that got my eyes off hockey.. THIS--> #ICant C'mon Now RT @CassidyHubbarth @RoFloESPN @WriterLanre http://t.co/oLgAAW3FH7
about 19 hours ago
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This is what Danny Green tweeted after losing to the Thunder last year. Guess a lot has changed since then. http://t.co/Y9G8AFjsJb
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LOOK! @nate_robinson has special powers! https://t.co/Ztx430aSLJ
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Tim Duncan dusts off Manu Ginobili's bald spot, because why not! GIF - http://t.co/F6Td0fMSRD
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“@RayLewis1997: @marcelluswiley so what was that about heat in 6?” $Heat in 6+1
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Magna Carta Holy Grail sounds like something that would describe Danny Green's performance this series
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So...it's about that time, right? #PutInTMac
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Danny Green just has one question for you, Ray Allen: U MAD BRO? http://t.co/FTBh1cJaOx
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This is the face Ray Allen made when Danny Green broke his Finals three-point record: http://t.co/3QTM2hJpV6
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DANNY GREEN #THREEPARTY
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GIF: Danny Green finished his halftime interview, and then almost ran over a small child - http://t.co/FeQlRhygxh
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Halftime takeaway: #Game5 is turning into another Danny Green Three Party http://t.co/sSWGNYUhC6
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