Lkr Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Fisher wasn't the main focus of his team though, so in this case, I will leave out Haslem and say Lebron and Wade have more experience than Durant and company.Perkins was the reason the Celtics didn't win in 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Bosh is going to need to be utilized this series. Keeping Ibaka away from the rim will help Miami a lot. I think Wade is going to need to lock down and try and be a bit of a role player of sorts this series, taking turns guarding RW and Harden and working to shut them down. If Miami is going to win Wade is going to have to commit defensively, and not worry a ton about getting his on offense. Edited June 11, 2012 by Check my Stats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 The Heat really need to take game 1. All the pressure will fall on a young OKC in that spot and they may come out tight in game 2 so a game 1 win is a MUST for us IMO.Lol, Game 1 isn't a must win. It's on the road. You obviously would like to get a split (it'd be hard to come back down 2-0), but the series is far from over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 If we win both games on the road, I would be absolutely thrilled. I highly doubt we can pull that off, but if Lebron is truly hungry for this ring, he will carry us to at least be within reach in the final minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 This would be a good lineup for OKC to use throughout the game WestbrookHardenSefoloshaDurantIbaka/Perkins  Durant is tall enough to guard Bosh, Sefolosha can stay with Lebron so Durant can be more effective on offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 This would be a good lineup for OKC to use throughout the game WestbrookHardenSefoloshaDurantIbaka/Perkins  Durant is tall enough to guard Bosh, Sefolosha can stay with Lebron so Durant can be more effective on offense.Miami's line up ChalmersWadeBattierLeBron Bosh Should be a fun series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I think Miami can go small and be effective against OKC. Getting Ibaka away from the basket is huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 A couple of keys to this series: Â LeBron: he needs to have another superhuman series like he did against Boston in the ECF. Let's hope he doesn't get fatigued chasing Durant around like he did last year with Jason Terry. Â OKC turnovers: They have been good so far in the playoffs, but they were facing teams that aren't particularly good at forcing turnovers. We all know Miami's M.O; force turnovers and get on the break. Â Wade has to be on top of his game offensively. Not to discredit Rondo, but Wade's job was a helluva lot easier covering him because he was able to sag off. Westbrook and Harden are complete polar opposites to Rondo. Â I think I voted Heat in 7 in the poll, but I'm changing it to Heat in 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Miami's line up ChalmersWadeBattierLeBron Bosh Should be a fun seriesBosh isnt starting, I heard he will continue to come off the bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 The media has been pretty neutral on the series. I would think that the Thunder are slight favorites in the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenneral Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 This should be a great series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Sooo ready for this game! Let's go Heat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 via Mashable:http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9628/nbafinalskredinfographi.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 This would be a good lineup for OKC to use throughout the game WestbrookHardenSefoloshaDurantIbaka/Perkins  Durant is tall enough to guard Bosh, Sefolosha can stay with Lebron so Durant can be more effective on offense. If OKC goes small they will lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliCurbStomppa Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Game 1 might be a good thing for Heat b/c Thunder havent played in almost week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Game 1 might be a good thing for Heat b/c Thunder havent played in almost week.their long rest didn't hurt them against the Lakers or SA(they weren't blown out in game 1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Bosh isnt starting, I heard he will continue to come off the benchI wasn't naming starters I was naming the line-up for the 4th, as was he, Harden and Bosh will prolly both come off the bench.   Thunderup is 6  I like how Westbrook's game changed in that Spurs series, if he keeps playing like that, OKC going to win.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 LeBron needs to attack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Durant already has one foul, make the refs make a call when LeBron attacks. LeBron is playing the wrong game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Great start for us....I like it, keep it up boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Great end to end play by Durant. Interesting match-ups by the Heat to start the game... Lebron on Perk and Battier on KD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make It Naaaashty Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 It's only a matter of time until Thunder get on a run, Westbrook hasn't done shit so far. Let's go Heat though, solid defense and shooting so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Haha Fisher putting in work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trutrojan8 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 I've been kinda watching the game, kinda browsing the internet, and the only basket I've seen OKC score was derek fisher's layup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 This is a dream come true...Battier and Chalmers are playing well in the same game, and so is Haslem. No way we lose if we continue this, but I fully expect OKC to make a run anytime now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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