The Miami Heat haters are really grasping at straws nowadays. It's hard to talk trash about the NBA Champs when they have won six games in a row, and 12 straight at home.

Their latest win came against the team they are chasing the Washington Wizards. The Heat sqeeked out a win 106-104. The win almost didn't happen, thanks to Gary Payton.

Early in the game, the Glove, was the Heat's best player. He scored 14 points in the first half. The second half the Glove went back to being the Mitten. He was held to three points, and with the game on the line he missed two free throws that would have sealed the game for the Heat.

The Wizards got the ball back with six seconds left on the clock. Antawn Jamison was called for an offensive foul. So the Heat got the ball back, and Payton seemed to be off the hook.

The Wiz fouled immediately. Jwil went to the line where he made one of two. With the Wizards down three, the only shot they had was going to be a three point attempt. All the Heat players had to do was challenge the shot, but most importantly, don't foul.

What does Payton do? He fouls Gilbert Arenas as he jacks up a three point prayer.

I almost shat my pants.

Arenas made all three free throw attempts. With the game tied at 104-104, Miami had three seconds left on the clock for a shot attempt. To the shock of everyone, Pat Riley drew up a play for Udonis Haslem. Jwil passed the ball in to U, he faked right, then dribbled left and hit a fade away jumper in the paint for the win.

You're a lucky man Mitten! This one would have been on you!

The win puts the Heat only one game behind the Southeast Division leading Wizards. They are playing their best basketball without their best player. All the guys have stepped up and made contributions. So by this time next week, the Heat will back on top, dominating, resting up for another run at the championship.

So for the haters out there, sorry guys. Maybe next year.