Where will the series stand after 3 games in South Beach?

[jmb987]

For those saying OKC is "obviously the better team," what is that based on? In game 1, I think Miami controlled the lead for ~35 of the 48 minutes, and in game 2, controlled the lead for 47 of the 48 minutes --- and this is on OKC's home court. If you're the team trailing the vast majority of the time, on your home court, you're not really making a strong case for yourself as the inherently superior team.

This.

If Heat come out strong in game 3, leading most of the game once again(and winning of course) then it leans towards the fact that Miami has been better overall.

OKC's starting lineup is -22 in 27 minutes. The other 69 minutes OKC is +29. I think it's been clear that OKC has looked the better team when they match up small with the Heat.

Interesting stat. So for 69 out of 96 minutes, or 72% of the minutes played, OKC has lead Miami by 29 points. I think that sums it up.

[Nuntius]

Anyone who doesnt think Heat will win the series just doesnt know much about basketball.

That's a great and extremely convincing argument.

[BasedJohnson]

Heat win 4-1.

[ALL HAIL]

The series will leave Miami with the Heat up 3-2.

At that point, I can't predict who will win the series.

I can't see OKC losing a game six down 3-2, and I can't see Miami winning a game seven in that arena/environment.

But, I think Miami is the more prepared team to win it all.

I guess I'll do the unthinkable and say Miami in seven (highest rated basketaball game ever by the way).

[LuxHeat]

maybe it's not the case that OKC's starting line-up is playing that bad but the heat starters might just be better.

[Joker]

I guess I'll do the unthinkable and say Miami in seven (highest rated basketaball game ever by the way).

Unless Michael Jordan suits up for game 7, I doubt it.

[briansaddleback]

Heat blows them out 2 of the 3 games and one of them they win in OT.

Heat take this 4-1

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[HeatFanSince87]

By the way.. can we all stop saying South Beach? LOL.. the arena is no where near South Beach...

Might as well say Palm Beach.. or Ft. Lauderdale Beach... lol

[MVP Rose]

Heat just won the series. Theyre winning the next 3 games. Theyre CLEARLY the better team, was better in game 1 but came short because of w/e happened in the 4th some flukey stuff mostly.

Anyone who doesnt think Heat will win the series just doesnt know much about basketball.

and if the Thunder don't get screwed out of an obviously terrible goal-tending call, they might just be up 2-0. I don't think you can really decisively say who the better team is yet, just wait to see what happens

[betterdayz02]

Heat just won the series. Theyre winning the next 3 games. Theyre CLEARLY the better team, was better in game 1 but came short because of w/e happened in the 4th some flukey stuff mostly.

Anyone who doesnt think Heat will win the series just doesnt know much about basketball.

and if the Thunder don't get screwed out of an obviously terrible goal-tending call, they might just be up 2-0. I don't think you can really decisively say who the better team is yet, just wait to see what happens

The Heat could very well be up 2-0 in the 2 games they had a 15 and 17 point lead, if they get these leads at home OKC won't be coming back.

[HeatFanSince87]

I am surprised some are picking Miami to win the 3 middle games. I have zero confidence in that...

[HeatFanSince87]

Heat just won the series. Theyre winning the next 3 games. Theyre CLEARLY the better team, was better in game 1 but came short because of w/e happened in the 4th some flukey stuff mostly.

Anyone who doesnt think Heat will win the series just doesnt know much about basketball.

and if the Thunder don't get screwed out of an obviously terrible goal-tending call, they might just be up 2-0. I don't think you can really decisively say who the better team is yet, just wait to see what happens

The Heat could very well be up 2-0 in the 2 games they had a 15 and 17 point lead, if they get these leads at home OKC won't be coming back.

Were seriously going to play this game? How about Harden falling down in the first half and getting 3 free throws when he wasnt touched?

[BBgun]

By the way.. can we all stop saying South Beach? LOL.. the arena is no where near South Beach...

Might as well say Palm Beach.. or Ft. Lauderdale Beach... lol

So where were Lebron's talents taken to?

[dhh2h]

By the way.. can we all stop saying South Beach? LOL.. the arena is no where near South Beach...

Might as well say Palm Beach.. or Ft. Lauderdale Beach... lol

So where were Lebron's talents taken to?

Coral Gables?

[HeatFanSince87]

By the way.. can we all stop saying South Beach? LOL.. the arena is no where near South Beach...

Might as well say Palm Beach.. or Ft. Lauderdale Beach... lol

So where were Lebron's talents taken to?

I know he started the dumb "south beach" thing.. its just funny to those who live down here. Media also does it when they Phins play, they show the Clevelender, that whole strip on Collins...yet Dolphin Stadium no where near there.