Sports news: Winderman: Heat-Lakers not quite showdown we expected

Click to view this newsletter in a browser  |  Sports stories Sports msnbc.com | Sports stories View in a browser Stories    |    Videos    |    Share: Top sports stories Winderman: Heat-Lakers not quite showdown we expected Winderman: This Heat-Lakers rivalry, which tips off on Christmas Day, is a new chapter for the NBA. And on Saturday, for the rare moment at Staples, the Q Scores on the court will eclipse those in the front row. Read full story More articles in sports: - PFT's picks: Cowboys can handle Cardinals - LeBron hints that contraction could help NBA - For 1st time since '98, Ward doesn't lead Steelers - Nuggets-Thunder showdown won't have 'Melo - Trail Blazers, Warriors cap Christmas Day of games - Mississippi State players fight in stands - ESPN hires former Cavs coach - Marlins sign Ricky Nolasco to 3-year deal - David Fay to retire as head of USGA - Pryor among 5 Buckeyes banned for 5 games in 2011 Top videos Video: Should Jets coach explain alleged foot videos? Rex Ryan calls the YouTube videos a "personal matter," but does he owe the public an explanation? Msnbc's Tamron Hall reports. Video: Outspoken NY Jets coach under fire Video: Lewis on stopping Hillis Video: 2010's Sounds of the Year Video: PFT Daily: Week 16 mailbag View more videos Pro Football Talk Matthew Stafford heads to injured reserve Read more Circling the Bases Get Mets-merized! Read more Out of Bounds Your Christmas Eve stocking stuffer: Larry Brown’s bowtie Read more Sports photos View the best sports images from around the world and close to home and vote for the best. See more Latest tweets from nbc_sports Get the latest sports news, gossip, predictions and more. More at Twitter Download Podcasts More from msnbc.com U.S. news World news Politics Business Sports Entertainment Health Tech & science Travel Local news Weather Follow us on Twitter Keep up with the latest headlines on spotwitter. Follow us Sign up for alerts Sign up for alerts delivered to your mobile phone, email or IM. Learn more FirstPerson: See news? Send us your video, photos or personal reports. Submit Sports stories    |    Top videos    |    Share: To remove yourself from the list simply click here to unsubscribe. Click here to manage your e-mail preferences. MSNBC Interactive News - One Microsoft Way - Redmond, WA 98052 Privacy Statement