This You Gotta See: ALCS, NLCS and a LeBron James-Jimmy Butler NBA Finals crescendo

What’s that? There’s a big shot to be taken, you say? LeBron James will pass.

Because he’s, you know, soft. Not a “killer.” Like Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant, minus the last-second-dagger gene.

Insert massive eye roll here.

The same old yo-yos were out after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, criticizing James for passing the ball with his Lakers down a point in the closing moments of a 111-108 loss to the Heat.

Forget that James — who’d scored 40 points in the game — had two defenders draped all over him. Forget that there wasn’t a Heat player in the same area code as Danny Green, an outstanding shooter. Forget that it’s James’ 10th Finals. Forget his career record of 38-11 in close-out games.

Those things don’t matter because your big-talking Uncle Earl would’ve drained the winning bucket even with an army guarding him.

Let’s just move on to Sunday’s Game 6, shall we?

The Lakers still have a 3-2 series lead, with James seeking his fourth ring and Anthony Davis his first. On the other side: sudden triple-double machine Jimmy Butler — remember him? — who went off with 35 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in Game 5.

If the Heat win again in Game 6, Butler might have to be Finals MVP no matter what happens in Game 7.

“I like our chances,” he said.

What use would the Bulls have for a player — and an attitude — like that, anyway?

Here’s what’s happening:

SUN 11

French Open men’s final (8 a.m., Ch. 5)

Wouldn’t it be nice to be as good at anything as Rafael Nadal is at this? He goes for his 13th title at Roland Garros against top-seeded Novak Djokovic, who leads the overall head-to-head rivalry 29-26.

Raiders at Chiefs (noon, Ch. 2)

Come for the Patrick Mahomes Show, stay for the race between polar-opposite coaches. Which happens first, Jon Gruden’s head exploding off his shoulders or Andy Reid making any facial expression whatsoever?

Lakers vs. Heat, Game 6 (6:30 p.m., Ch. 7)

Anthony Davis averaged 33 points and 20.5 shots in Games 1 and 2, both Lakers victories, but since then he has sagged to 21.7 and 13.3. Those superhero capes don’t wear themselves.

Astros vs. Rays, Game 1 (6:30 p.m., TBS)

The Astros qualified for the playoffs with a record of 29-31, yet they’ve already taken out division winners Minnesota and Oakland. You really have to tip your garbage-can lids to them for a job well done.

Vikings at Seahawks (7:20 p.m., Ch. 5)

Drop this one to the heavily favored hosts, and the Vikings will find themselves at a miserable 1-4. As opposed to a delighted 1-4, we suppose.

MON 12

Broncos at Patriots (4 p.m., ESPN)

The 2-2 Pats are in danger of falling below .500 after five games for the first time since way back in 2001. And what became of the team that season? Some flash in the pan named Tom Brady took over at QB and, yada yada, there was confetti.

Braves vs. Dodgers, Game 1 (7 p.m., Fox-32)

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The Braves are 5-0 in the playoffs, with a run differential of plus-17. The Dodgers are 5-0 in the playoffs, with a run differential of plus-19. Upshot: Man, these guys are lucky to be here.

Chargers at Saints (7:15 p.m., ESPN)

Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert is 0-3 as a starter. New Orleans’ Drew Brees has a slightly better career mark than that. Still, we’re calling our shot: upset.

TUE 13

Bills at Titans (6 p.m., Ch. 2)

A COVID-19 outbreak threw the Titans’ season for a loop after a 3-0 start. The Bills come in at 4-0, making a strange situation — an NFL Tuesday, really? — strangely appealing.

Heat vs. Lakers, Game 7 (if necessary, 8 p.m., Ch. 7)

Impartial journalists over here, but we won’t lie to you — we’re hoping it’s necessary.

WED 14

Dodgers vs. Braves, Game 3 (time TBD, FS1 or Fox-32)

Mookie Betts, Corey Seager, Justin Turner, Max Muncy, Cody Bellinger — a lineup with that kind of quality in it isn’t supposed to lose to anybody. Then again, Ronald Acuna Jr., Freddie Freeman and Marcell Ozuna aren’t just anybody.

Fire at Minnesota United (7 p.m., Ch. 9)

If you’re a fan of spikes-up soccer, this one’s for you; both teams are near the top of MLS in fouls committed. Have some dip with that chippiness.

Rays vs. Astros, Game 4 (time TBD, TBS)

Have we mentioned that the Astros cheated? Look, it’s either that or make another tired Rob Manfred “hunk of metal” reference.

SAT 17

Liverpool at Everton (6:30 a.m., Ch. 5)

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These Premier League rivals and neighbors can literally see each other’s stadiums from across a Liverpool park. If you think anything’s cooler than the Merseyside Derby, you just plain don’t know football.

Louisville at Notre Dame (1:30 p.m., Ch. 5)

The schools are 1-1 head-to-head, with the Cardinals winning on the road in 2014 and the Irish winning on the road a year ago. OK, so this one doesn’t exactly ooze history.

Georgia at Alabama (7 p.m., Ch. 2)

No big deal, just a couple of blue bloods going at it with conference-championship and playoff implications galore. And to think the Big Ten hasn’t even started playing yet.