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Miami Heat or OKC Thunder: Who will win?
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Since I am older, one part of me wanted to see the Spurs v. the Celtics.
But after thinking about things, it is refreshing to see two teams playing for the title that are not established franchises with multiple titles on their resume.
The Miami Heat franchise is less than 25 years old. OKC is new to OKC but hung around for years as the Seattle Supersonics. Both franchises have one NBA title (Miami in 2006; and Seattle way back in 1979).
For hoops fans who like younger players to shine, this matchup should interest you. Wade, James and Bosh for Miami vs. Durant, Westbrook and Hardin for OKC. Hopefully the series will go seven games.
Since I am older, one part of me wanted to see the Spurs v. the Celtics.
But after thinking about things, it is refreshing to see two teams playing for the title that are not established franchises with multiple titles on their resume.
The Miami Heat franchise is less than 25 years old. OKC is new to OKC but hung around for years as the Seattle Supersonics. Both franchises have one NBA title (Miami in 2006; and Seattle way back in 1979).
For hoops fans who like younger players to shine, this matchup should interest you. Wade, James and Bosh for Miami vs. Durant, Westbrook and Hardin for OKC. Hopefully the series will go seven games.
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I think the Thunder pull it out in 7. For the NBA-conspiracy theorists out there, I think it is in the NBA's best interest to have the Heat lose again. That'll make the playoffs that much more exciting next year when the pressure REALLY would be mounting on Lebron to get it done.
Heat in 6, since we are throwing conspiricy theories out there I say they want Lebron to get a ring
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In the highlight reels now, you see....Magics baby hook, Bird stole the ball, passes to DJ, Jordans moves, etc. I think Durants shots are going to go into that montage. I don't know...it really felt like a passing of the torch in that san antonio series. He hit some monster shots when it counted.
I'm going OKC in 6. I dont think they could lose game 6 and 7 at home.
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I actually think a ton of pressure is on both teams. The league and the fans have changed. Both teams need to win now. With injuries, free agency and everything else the windows of opportunity are getting smaller for all teams.
Will Durant and Westbrook be on the same sheet of music for all 7 games if things become a little tight. Sometimes Westbrook feels the need to go wild with shooting and turnovers.
Looking forward to this series especially now with Bosh back.
Miami in 7.
<< <i> Sometimes Westbrook feels the need to go wild with shooting and turnovers. >>
Yup. That's why I say he is the X factor. If he controls his turnovers to a reasonable number, and doesn't shoot too much, the Thunder roll!
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<< <i>Durant and Westbrook both had their way last night....I thought if Miami was going to get one in OKC, it would have been Game 1... >>
they had a great lead..blew it, go OKC!!!
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<< <i>Ok I have to ask a question. I played basketball in high school, I had Lakers season tickets through the 80's and got to watch the "show time" years. I really stopped following basketball about 15 years ago. I watched some of the finals - Did the NBA change the rules because it seems like the players are traveling all the time and never get called for it. I even would rerun the the plays in super slow motion on the DVR to make sure what I am seeing. So my question, have the rules changed? >>
Did the NBA ever have much defense?
Yes....traveling is out of hand. I was thinking the same thing the other night as Wade travels alot. Lebron had a pump fake in the lane and changed pivot feet....never called. This happens regularly. It gets really nasty when it's the end of the game and all of a sudden the traveling gets called. I hope this doesn't happen in the series. Officials have been very fair so far.
Durant went soft to tie the game. Should have went all the way to the rim.
All being said.......Miami played a great game and still only won by a few points. Oklahoma City can make a run at any time. What was the degree of difficulty on some of those left handed layups by Lebron?......the angle...the english on the ball "WOW". His skill set is impressive.