The Miami Heat have been here before. . . just last year. They had two victories in the NBA Finals, but the Dallas Mavericks ran off four straight wins to send LeBron James and Co. into a long, disappointing summer. After leading the Heat to a 91-85 Game 3 victory in Miami Sunday for a [...]
Russell Westbrook Does Not See Himself As A Problem
June 16, 2012 | Posted by
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has drawn criticism for his decision-making and shot selection that has contributed to the Thunder falling behind the Miami Heatin the first halves of Games 1 and 2. ABC analyst Magic Johnson said Westbrook had one of the worst performances for a point guard in the Finals that [...]
NBA Finals: OKC Fans Invade Miami For Cheap Tickets
June 16, 2012 | Posted by
A gallon of gas in Oklahoma City costs a little over three bucks, a steak in the town’s best restaurant runs just $11, and 4,000-square-foot castles go for less than some South Beach efficiencies. But if you want to catch an NBA Finals game without blowing the budget, the real value is in Miami. That’s [...]
Russell Westbrook Has Hurt Thumb, Dwyane Wade Hurt Ego
June 14, 2012 | Posted by
Going into tonight’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City, Thunder guard Russell Westbrook is nursing a bad left thumb, injured in the Western Conference finals about a week ago. Miami’s Dwyane Wade has been nursing a bad knee for a while, but even more so, a bruised ego. Westbrook and Wade represent [...]
In Game 1, Kevin Durant Decisive In 4th Quarter, Thunder Take Heat
June 13, 2012 | Posted by
Miami’s LeBron James was not bad. He was good most of the game, in fact. But Kevin Durant was better, much better, all game long. The difference between the two superstar players helped Oklahoma City overcome a 13-point deficit in Game 1 of the NBA Finals to earn a 105-94 victory. The Thunder have a [...]
Lil Wayne to attend Thunder-Heat game in Oklahoma City
June 12, 2012 | Posted by
OKLAHOMA CITY — After much ado, Lil Wayne is finally going to see an NBA playoff game in Oklahoma City. Thunder spokesman Dan Mahoney says the rapper bought a pair of courtside seats and is expected to attend Game 1 of the NBA Finals between Oklahoma City and the Miami Heat. Lil Wayne caused a [...]
LeBron James’ Legacy Rests On These NBA Finals
June 12, 2012 | Posted by
NBA Finals – Tonight marks the beginning of something special for LeBron James – or something awful. Two years ago, the three-time NBA MVP bolted Cleveland to team with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami – a move that made him perhaps the most polarizing figure in sports. Love him or hate on him. [...]
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh Defeat The Boston Celtics
June 10, 2012 | Posted by
When it was over, when Miami’s LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and, significantly, Chris Bosh had finally vanquished Boston Saturday night to advance to the NBA Finals, Celtics coach Doc Rivers had an earful for James. “Go do it,” Rivers said into James’ ear moments after the Heat earned a 101-88 victory in Game 7 of [...]
OKC Thunder Storms Past Spurs Into NBA Finals
June 7, 2012 | Posted by
They were not supposed to be ready. Not yet. The Oklahoma City Thunder – young and talented but very young — were supposed to be a year or two away. Well, that year turned out to be this year, for, led by the almost indescribable Kevin Durant, the Thunder struck its stride at just the [...]
