To Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat NBA Basketball Final Game 2, June 14 2012

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat: NBA Finals 2012 Analysis



9:00 PM
TV: ESPN
Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena
100 W. Reno Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Capacity: 18,203


There are many contrasts in the NBA Finals in 2012 in Miami Heatand between Oklahoma City Thunder.

Tonight the two teams that many questions to answer in an arena of Chesapeake Energy in Oklahoma City involved. The start time is scheduled for 20.00 clock, ABC will broadcast all games of the series best of seven championships.

Both teams are almost identical in style, but both are very interesting.

Miami has a cast full of stars, while Oklahoma City has perhaps the best collection of young talent in the league. Each of the proverbial "Big Three" has.

Trio of Miami can get LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh all the headlines, but Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden can match their counterparts in South Beach on any given day.

Many NBA fans, especially those over 35 and under will have the opportunity to resolve a hotly debated topic: Who is the best player, James Durant, right? The personal duel between the two icons of basketball is one of wrestling most anticipated players in the playoffs since 1991, when Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls against Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers. Chicago won the series 4-1. Both Durant and James are wonderful performances from the playoffs in the Eastern Conference Finals. During an average of 29.5 points in the Spurs series Thesan Antonio Thunder in the West. In Game 6 Finals played all 48 minutes and scored 34 points for Oklahoma City on the way to a 107-99 victory. Meanwhile, James silence its critics for delivery in clutch situations. The MVP of the league in solo conduct heat past the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference final with an average of 33.6 PPG, including a memorable 45 points in the sixth game of the NBA Finals this year, the game is loaded with star power. James, Wade, Bosh, Durant, Westbrook and Harden, six of the top scorers in the league in the game And if you is like defense, Miami is one of the best defensive teams in the league, while Oklahoma City has three best defensive player in the game Serge Ibaka, Thabo Sefolosha and Kendrick Perkins. Miami hopes to atone for their appeal to the finals a year ago against the Dallas Mavericks. Heat loss to Dallas 02.04. James averaged a dismal 17.8 in the series, and was criticized for his lack of production. In addition, Oklahoma City is in the final for the first time since the Thunder moved to Seattle in 2008.

The teams share two games during the regular season, where the home team won twice. The Thunder won 103-87 on 25 Of March. Miami won 98-93 on 4 April. Even split two games during the regular season in 2011. Although the final confrontation between heat and the Thunder is more than LeBron James and Kevin Durant, his personal duel is a must-see TV. All eyes will be on James and Durant, but other factors is essential to determine which team wins the championship. Here is a list of the NBA Finals is 2012th

Small Forward: LeBron James (Miami) vs. Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City)


James and Durant fires play basketball for now. They were the two best players in the playoffs in 2012 to date. James is averaging 30.8 points and nearly 10 rebounds in the playoffs. During the second to James in the regular season MVP voting is complete, an average of 27.8 points and nearly eight rebounds per game this season. The only area in which James has an advantage over Durant is the experience of the playoffs. James appeared in the finals in third place, while it is during the first time. However, it should be taken lightly Durant. The soft look, it is wise for his age, which for the record, 23 During won his third straight regular season to qualifying, joining Michael Jordan, George Gervin, Bob McAdoo, Wilt Chamberlain, Neil Johnston and George Mikan as the only players in league history.

James was finally his demons at the end of the game against Boston expel situations. Win your first Game 7 talked a lot about the way James has developed as a player. Much has changed in relation to the orientation of the heat, but James has the ability for the game James is now. This time, is hoping the third time the charm.

Advantage: Miami

Power Forward: Chris Bosh (Miami) vs. Serge Ibaka (Oklahoma City)

After missing nine games with an abdominal injury, the Heat, Chris Bosh seems to be back. Bosh scored 18 points including three three-pointers in the Heat 101-88 victory over the Celtics in the seventh game Bosh recorded 14, 28 and 31 minutes in three games since his return. He struggled miserably from the field (16-of-52) in the first three games of the finals last year. Bosh in Miami expected a performance like adding in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Ibaka is a threat on the defensive. He led the league in blocked shots this season and made the NBA All-Defensive first team. Offensive game is limited Ibaka. But in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, he scored 26 points on 11-of-11 from the floor.

If Bosh hits from the outside, Ibaka will have a defense that extends from the inside. This opens things up for James and Wade attacking the basket. However, if Bosh fight from the outside or aggravating the injury, the rhythm changes to Oklahoma City.

Advantage: Even

Center Joel Anthony a Udonis Haslem (Miami) vs. Kendrick Perkins (Oklahoma City) A dehors the Dwyane Wade, Haslem est la seule autre équipe est championne Miami one the 2006th Miami a Lutte Toute la Saisonhotel dans la position median. Haslem a commencé dans les trois derniers Match's, tandis que Anthony a Ronny Turiaf a également commencé à plier dans les series éliminatoires. Pendant ce temps, Perkins apporte Championnat pedigree of Oklahoma City, qui a remporté un titre avec Boston other in 2008. Dans sa première saison complete avec le Thunder, Perkins a Fourni le muscle a la force mental horizon disponibles. Malgre les luttes, parfois offensante, a l'avantage of Perkins, qui va à Miami.

Advantage: Oklahoma City

Dwyane Wade (Miami) against Thabo Sefolosha (Oklahoma City) is an average of 22.9 points per game Wade in the playoffs, but has struggled at times. Miami 94-75 in Game 3 loss to lower the Pacers in the second round thein diana, Wade scored a playoff five points. He redeemed himself with 41 points in Game 6 as the Heat won the series. Although Wade is playing the point, 2-guard, is expected to be in Thunder All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook will be blocked at times. Miami will highlight to complement James Wade. Sefolosha has played a role in the playoff series against the San Antonio, Oklahoma. After the Thunder fell behind 0-2, head coach Scott Brooks has a defensive switch by Sefolosha made ​​on the Spurs Tony Parker. Sefolosha used to reduce its length and size of Parker. The end result was OKC won the last four games. Sefolosha has five points per game average, but he has a second phase of his career with 19 in the victory of San Antonio 102-82 in Game third

Advantage: Miami

Shooting Guard:

Point Guard:

Mario Chalmers (Miami) vs. Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City) All-Star Russell Westbrook guerre both brilliant and sometimes unpredictable OKC. After struggling to his shooting eye in the first five games of the series to find San Antonio, fallow Westbrook in the clincher and it scored 25 points on 9-of-17 tournage de. Westbrook is not a true point guard. He turns the ball over at a high ratio (3.3 per game en the playoffs) and forcing too many shots. When he plays under control, Westbrook handful of opponents to his defense. Oklahoma City is hoping the title is based on the play of Westbrook from. Together with the Center on site, chapeau de guerre Meneur another inflamed areas of Miami. Chalmers runs hot and cold game. The year fourth-guard has been hit by double digits dans nine 18 games, including a high of 25 against Indiana. However, he also chapeau awful shooting from the free throw line in the playoffs (69.9 percent), compared to 80 percent shooting rapidly during the season. Any violation of Chalmers, is welcome in Miami. However, much of senneur time will be spent chasing Westbrook. Advantage: Oklahoma City. 

Bench: 

Collison provides relief at both power forward and center. 14-year veteran Nazr Mohammed played sparingly in the San Antonio series, but is another low-post option.

For Miami, much is going to depend on who starts. If the Heat continue to bring Bosh off the bench, the Heat's bench rotation will not change as much.

OKC has more firepower off its bench.

Advantage: Oklahoma City

Coaching: Erik Spoelstra (Miami) vs. Scott Brooks (Oklahoma City)

Erik Spoelstra (Miami) vs. Scott Brooks (Oklahoma City) Spoelstra has heat in a second consecutive final. However, rumors were flying around that he lose his job if Miami can not win the title. Spoelstra has done every two years, do not get enough credit. The pressure to deal with the trio of James, Wade and Bosh is enormous. The fans are hungry for another championship heat and nothing less than a title, is unacceptable. Brooks, on the other hand, the Thunder in the right direction is headed. OKC has increased over the past three seasons. Two years ago they lost a heart-breaking 2.4 in the series against the Lakers in the first round. A year ago, the Thunder were eliminated in five games by the Dallas Mavericks in the conference finals. Brooks is respected in the coaching fraternity. He was the lead man for the Western team in the All-Star Game this year in Orlando, leading to a 152-149 victory.

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Outlook: This series is the same, if they could get. Both teams are well trained and have talent through their listings. The Miami experience is a plus. James, Wade and Haslem is playing in his third NBA Finals in each case. Apart from Perkins, Fisher and Mohammed, no player has experience of Thunder final. The confrontation between James and Durant is a match made in heaven. They are the face of the league right now, and both are hungry for a title. The pressure on a championship while retaining the possibility for James to win. James (27) was compared to Michael Jordan, but Jordan did not win his first title until he was 28 years. Follow in hopes of following in the footsteps of Magic Johnson, andKobe Bryant. Both won a title before the age of 24 years. Oklahoma City is unbeaten (8-0) at home in the playoffs. With the 2-3-2 format, the Thunder will win the first two home games. A loss is great pressure on the young Oklahoma City team set to win in Miami. 

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Execution of Miami in the playoffs has been brutal. Heat is engaged in a physical six-game series with Indiana, and the battle was hotly contested by seven games with Boston in the conference finals. The way the playoffs has been extremely difficult for the Thunder. Oklahoma City beat Dallas, Los Angeles (Lakers) and San Antonio. All three teams have to win nine titles since the 2000 season. That alone made ​​the playoffs, the Thunder mentally strong.

Prediction: OKC in 6


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2012 Playoffs NBA: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat, Game 7 Live Stream TV, Preview & Odds

Where ?
AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, FL


When ?
8:30 PM ET, June 9, 2012
Coverage: ESPN

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LeBron James has the brilliance of Game 6 Eastern Conference Finals to the limit as decided by the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will know who theOklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals in 2012 to play on Saturday night in South Beach. The Heat were NBA betting home to 7.5-point favorite in Game 7 (courtesy of SBR Forum) sent to inside the American Airlines Arena will be played. 
Miami had an impressive 98-79 road victory as the favorite of two-point lead over Boston in Game 6 on Thursday breaking a streak of three losses in the best of seven series. The Heat is not in a position to make the century mark in the shadow of the offensive, since an overtime 115-111 victory in Game 2 on 30 May James has to deal with difficult scoring at least 29 points in six games in this series, including a game-high 45 points in Game 6 on the inside of the TD Garden. 
He managed to score over 20 points in his last 15 postseason games. Boston is certainly capable, after suffering his only defeat at home to second in the NBA playoffs in 2012, your a road victory at Philadelphia 76ers 107-91 in their second-round series after leaving again 82-81 decision at home game 2 The Celtics, Paul Pierce is forced, in the hopes of appearing as a surprise, as he finished with a series of low nine points in four of 18 shooting. The 34-year-old entered the latter case, an average of 19.4 points per game, second on the team of Kevin Garnett (19.9 PPG) classified. It is too early to make a prediction, but James will be difficult to stop ifChris Bosh and Dwyane Wade are able to contribute quality minutes in Game 7 ....

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Preview

He may have a different meaning of the Miami Heat have preferred to hear more of that host the Boston Celtics sábado.James night will save you from one season to prepare for 45 points, 15 rebounds and five assists to force Game Seven The Winner will begin traveling to Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals Tuesday night and heads lost in a period of uncertainty decidió.Una series came and went - Miami won the first two games, then lost three consecutive times before James led the Heat to a victory in Boston, which refused the crown on Thursday night - is reduced to a game final.Por heat, the chance for the ring could not win last year to play at the opening Big Three era. For the Celtics, probably the last chance for the current kernel on top of the mountain to reach the number 111 NBA.Es in a series best of seven NBA because of the distance. Home teams are 88-22 in the fighting anteriores.Eso not mean much heat coach Erik Spoelstra. The last time Boston in the courtyard of his team was sprayed Celtics offense, and managed to come away with a win, with Game 5 Miami Heat all borde.El are still there. Only this time, so the Celtics.Si, James has the same game, which was Thursday, the Celtics will have to beat him at his best to set momento.El MVP as a game show in the sixth expression James's face barely changed overnight - by brand, by precipitation, even after a drink was spilled on him, leaving the court shortly after the final buzzer to win 98-79 in Miami. He made 19 of 26 shots, 73 percent of success is better than ever, writes in a playoff game. His 30 points in the first half is a great season in the NBA. His 45 points were the second largest in the history of the formation calor.Por playoffs, if the heat lost on Saturday, remember that the power pronto.Para the Celtics, it was his seventh in Game 7 the last five years to be - there are 4-2 in the past, including a victory at home against Philadelphia last year. James is averaging 34 points per game in the series, the Celtics dominated both are rebounding and had his best shot of Ray Allen was slowed by a sore ankle and Pierce shot a 34 ciento.Aquí are, to a victory in the end anyway, even after all this, and many times increase over the season regular.Muchos of the prisoners here, many players who play seven, who spent some guys with experience . Let us build on it. And we will fight. A group of fighters in this locker room. "Rajon Rondo, who has done well, or the creation of more than half baskets of Boston in the series, had feelings similares.Entrenador the Celtics, Doc Rivers told his team to pack for a trip one week from Friday. If they win to go directly from Miami to Oklahoma City.Ambas parties are tired, beaten, will work his way back to Miami magullados.Bosh rotation after missing nine games with a strained abdominal muscle lower. Pierce has a sprained knee, played the tapes for most of these playoffs. Wade has dealt with pain in the knee. Rondo elbow problems can act again. it is the Celtics with age. Heat is presión.Nada games Saturday night.

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