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**Wade County** · 06-12-2012, 05:40 AM

They don't necessarily have to win back to back games in OKC to win the finals.

Heat and OKC could split the first two, Miami could hold two out of three on home court, OKC wins game 6 and the Heat close out in game 7. Possible.

garnett · 06-12-2012, 06:16 AM

So pumped for this finals. Not going to make a prediction because I wouldn't have a clue, I might give the slight edge to OKC only because game 6+7 would be in their homecourt which is huge for them.

I know there's probably going to be a lot of Lebron and Durant at the 4 but I hope not. I might be old fashioned but I like seeing two bigs on the court.

**Hyperion** · 06-12-2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Eternal

I'm shocked anyone picked the Heat in 7. I can see that happening in the regular playoffs format, but in the Finals format I can't see Miami going back to Oklahoma and winning both games back to back like that. I am pretty sure that has never happened before in NBA history in the 2-3-2 format.

Miami could be up 3-2 going back to OKC.....

JoeyJoJo · 06-12-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by PauloCatarino

Not trying to rain on your parade, young padawan, but considering (i) Cabron James couldn't make it as the sole superstar in Cleveland (ii) if the Heat do win, i'm sure Wade and Bosh would have something to do with it, i don't fully understand your train of though (if there is one, off course...

)

That's ok, I didn't really have a parade going.

I'm not saying Wade and Bosh won't have anything to do with it. Nobody wins a title without help. I'm just saying that if Miami wins, I want there to be no doubt that Lebron was the best player on the court. I don't want Lebron and Wade each averaging 25/8/6 or something like that.

**Basel** · 06-12-2012, 10:52 AM

I can't wait for the game tonight. This is probably the most excited I've been about a non-Lakers finals in a long time.

BlackNRed · 06-12-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Basel

I can't wait for the game tonight. This is probably the most excited I've been about a non-Lakers finals in a long time.

I may as well ask someone who is a veteran fan of a team that plays in big games, how do you keep your nerves in check in these moments. I can never seem to do it. I still feel like a NOOB at these championship games. I guess I could just get drunk and/or pop some pills each game. That's all I can think of.

JoeyJoJo · 06-12-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackNRed

I may as well ask someone who is a veteran fan of a team that plays in big games, how do you keep your nerves in check in these moments.

You don't, which is what makes the payoff so much sweeter.

BlackNRed · 06-12-2012, 02:09 PM

BlackNRed · 06-12-2012, 02:17 PM

Eye of the tiger.

**Basel** · 06-12-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackNRed

I may as well ask someone who is a veteran fan of a team that plays in big games, how do you keep your nerves in check in these moments. I can never seem to do it. I still feel like a NOOB at these championship games. I guess I could just get drunk and/or pop some pills each game. That's all I can think of.

I don't. When the Lakers had their championship runs, I would go crazy watching the games, to the point where I couldn't sit to watch them. I'd just stand up, start yelling, heart beating like crazy. It's what makes it fun, especially when your team wins. I've seen Lakers win five rings in my lifetime and each time felt like the first time. Just as much excitement.

PauloCatarino · 06-12-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyJoJo

That's ok, I didn't really have a parade going.

I'm not saying Wade and Bosh won't have anything to do with it. Nobody wins a title without help. I'm just saying that if Miami wins, I want there to be no doubt that Lebron was the best player on the court. I don't want Lebron and Wade each averaging 25/8/6 or something like that.

Gotcha!

MojoPin · 06-12-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackNRed

Pretty sure records don't matter in the playoffs, as long as you get to 4 wins first.

True, but past performance is the best predictor of future performance.

**Wade County** · 06-12-2012, 04:19 PM

^ Tell that to the stock market.

MojoPin · 06-12-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wade County

^ Tell that to the stock market.

That's a terrible comparison. Stock price is the result of thousands of individuals and their perceptions. Basketball...is basketball.

**Wade County** · 06-12-2012, 04:33 PM

So teams can have a bad game and are unlikely to bounce back and have good games against that side? Because past performance is an indicator of future performance?

I disagree. Miami got owned by Boston this year during the regular season. We got past them.

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06-12-2012, 05:40 AM	#121 (permalink)
Wade County 2012 NBA Champions! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 23,481 Rep Power: 2796527	Re: NBA Finals: #2 Miami Heat (0) vs. #2 Oklahoma City Thunder (0) They don't necessarily have to win back to back games in OKC to win the finals. Heat and OKC could split the first two, Miami could hold two out of three on home court, OKC wins game 6 and the Heat close out in game 7. Possible. __________________ Formerly BG44 & MB30

06-12-2012, 06:16 AM	#122 (permalink)
garnett Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,289 Rep Power: 384449	Re: NBA Finals: #2 Miami Heat (0) vs. #2 Oklahoma City Thunder (0) So pumped for this finals. Not going to make a prediction because I wouldn't have a clue, I might give the slight edge to OKC only because game 6+7 would be in their homecourt which is huge for them. I know there's probably going to be a lot of Lebron and Durant at the 4 but I hope not. I might be old fashioned but I like seeing two bigs on the court.

06-12-2012, 10:52 AM	#125 (permalink)
Basel Legen-wait for it-dary! Legendary! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Age: 27 Posts: 68,388 Rep Power: 21474913	Re: NBA Finals: #2 Miami Heat (0) vs. #2 Oklahoma City Thunder (0) I can't wait for the game tonight. This is probably the most excited I've been about a non-Lakers finals in a long time. __________________ Best there is, best there was, best there ever will be.

06-12-2012, 02:09 PM	#128 (permalink)
BlackNRed All-Star Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Treasure Coast Age: 27 Posts: 8,665 Rep Power: 1231884	Re: NBA Finals: #2 Miami Heat (0) vs. #2 Oklahoma City Thunder (0) __________________ Ay Wayne, tell em why your grill looks like crushed ice.

06-12-2012, 02:17 PM	#129 (permalink)
BlackNRed All-Star Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Treasure Coast Age: 27 Posts: 8,665 Rep Power: 1231884	Re: NBA Finals: #2 Miami Heat (0) vs. #2 Oklahoma City Thunder (0) Eye of the tiger. __________________ Ay Wayne, tell em why your grill looks like crushed ice.

06-12-2012, 04:19 PM	#133 (permalink)
Wade County 2012 NBA Champions! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 23,481 Rep Power: 2796527	Re: NBA Finals: #2 Miami Heat (0) vs. #2 Oklahoma City Thunder (0) ^ Tell that to the stock market. __________________ Formerly BG44 & MB30

06-12-2012, 04:33 PM	#135 (permalink)
Wade County 2012 NBA Champions! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 23,481 Rep Power: 2796527	Re: NBA Finals: #2 Miami Heat (0) vs. #2 Oklahoma City Thunder (0) So teams can have a bad game and are unlikely to bounce back and have good games against that side? Because past performance is an indicator of future performance? I disagree. Miami got owned by Boston this year during the regular season. We got past them. __________________ Formerly BG44 & MB30

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