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Post#1 » by LuxHeat » Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:20 am

Planning to go to a Finals Game in Miami and wanted to know what you guys think are the better seats:

300 Level (Sections 308,309,324,325 in the center)
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100 Level (Sections 101,124,112,113 behind the basket)

Would be nice if someone could help me out on this, how's the view to the other basket when you're sitting on the oppsite side and how 'far away' are the 300 Levels?
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Post#2 » by Pimpwerx » Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:51 pm

LuxHeat wrote:Planning to go to a Finals Game in Miami and wanted to know what you guys think are the better seats:

300 Level (Sections 308,309,324,325 in the center)
or
100 Level (Sections 101,124,112,113 behind the basket)

Would be nice if someone could help me out on this, how's the view to the other basket when you're sitting on the oppsite side and how 'far away' are the 300 Levels?
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Post#3 » by LuxHeat » Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:18 pm

Pimpwerx wrote:
LuxHeat wrote:Planning to go to a Finals Game in Miami and wanted to know what you guys think are the better seats:

300 Level (Sections 308,309,324,325 in the center)
or
100 Level (Sections 101,124,112,113 behind the basket)

Would be nice if someone could help me out on this, how's the view to the other basket when you're sitting on the oppsite side and how 'far away' are the 300 Levels?


thanks! around what will the price for these tickets be?
are the 300 levels really too far away?
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Post#4 » by FlashKing » Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:47 pm

The lower number the better. 300 level seats are good as well. I suggest you buy seats facing mid-court. Prices will be ridiculously expensive so if you want to save some dough, go with 300.
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Post#5 » by Pimpwerx » Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:11 pm

LuxHeat wrote:thanks! around what will the price for these tickets be?
are the 300 levels really too far away?

I haven't looked at prices, but a friend told me 400 level was priced at $200. Look for yourself though.

300 isn't bad. Hell, 400 is still a good view, especially if you have good eyesight. I can spot fouls from 400 level. 300 is a good view, honestly, but sitting lower bowl really puts you closer to the players. It's really down to what you can afford. PEACE.
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Post#6 » by LuxHeat » Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:02 pm

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LuxHeat wrote:thanks! around what will the price for these tickets be?
are the 300 levels really too far away?

I haven't looked at prices, but a friend told me 400 level was priced at $200. Look for yourself though.

300 isn't bad. Hell, 400 is still a good view, especially if you have good eyesight. I can spot fouls from 400 level. 300 is a good view, honestly, but sitting lower bowl really puts you closer to the players. It's really down to what you can afford. PEACE.


thanks for the answers!

I was wondering if the view to the other basket is alright if you're sitting behind the other basket because it's quite far away
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Post#7 » by Pimpwerx » Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:47 pm

It probably depends on the angle you're looking at, but it shouldn't be a problem. I never say there. PEACE.
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Post#8 » by LuxHeat » Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:09 pm

Pimpwerx wrote:It probably depends on the angle you're looking at, but it shouldn't be a problem. I never say there. PEACE.



thanks man. Sorry for all the questions.

Just checked ticketmaster ticketexchange, there are no more tickets available, is the game sold out or will there be new tickets up for sale in the next few days?
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Post#9 » by Heat3 » Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:27 pm

300 section is like watching it on TV. better angle than behind the baskets but not as close.
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Post#10 » by Heat3 » Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:28 pm

LuxHeat wrote:
Pimpwerx wrote:It probably depends on the angle you're looking at, but it shouldn't be a problem. I never say there. PEACE.



thanks man. Sorry for all the questions.

Just checked ticketmaster ticketexchange, there are no more tickets available, is the game sold out or will there be new tickets up for sale in the next few days?


tickets sell out fast...I got a 400 section ticket but it was literally 2 minutes after they went on sale. Doubt they lasted much longer. That said...there is always Stub Hub. Probably better selection there :D
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Post#11 » by canes55455 » Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:45 pm

Heat3 wrote:
LuxHeat wrote:
Pimpwerx wrote:It probably depends on the angle you're looking at, but it shouldn't be a problem. I never say there. PEACE.



thanks man. Sorry for all the questions.

Just checked ticketmaster ticketexchange, there are no more tickets available, is the game sold out or will there be new tickets up for sale in the next few days?


tickets sell out fast...I got a 400 section ticket but it was literally 2 minutes after they went on sale. Doubt they lasted much longer. That said...there is always Stub Hub. Probably better selection there :D

I got a 400 section ticket for game 4 like 1 hr after they went on sale
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Post#12 » by WD » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:05 pm

Heat3 wrote:300 section is like watching it on TV. better angle than behind the baskets but not as close.

this section does have a great view, any closer and you'll sprain your neck looking up at the replay screen.
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Post#13 » by GreenHat » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:18 pm

I don't like sitting behind the baskets on the lower level unless you are below the backboard level and even still you don't have a good view of the other side of the court. Obviously lower level towards the middle is best (but super expensive). I usually sit one or two section off center from the middle so its not as expensive (relatively speaking).

300 level you can see the whole court from the middle sections but it feels so far from the court unless you're right on the rail. In fact if money is an issue I think the CORNERS of the 4 level are a much better bang for your buck.

Anything but the corners aren't too good but from the corners you can see the whole court and they are a lot closer than the 300 level to the court (in terms of distance, but its a little higher)

I would say sideline but off center 100 level, 100 level corner a little high up so you have a better angle, 100 level end line but below the back board level, 300 level dead center but at the bottom of the section and then 400 level all the way in the corner are all good views in the order I prefer. Pick the earliest one that fits your budget.
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Post#14 » by LuxHeat » Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:15 pm

WD wrote:
Heat3 wrote:300 section is like watching it on TV. better angle than behind the baskets but not as close.

this section does have a great view, any closer and you'll sprain your neck looking up at the replay screen.


Okay I was thinking it was really far away but this sounds good!


GreenHat wrote:I don't like sitting behind the baskets on the lower level unless you are below the backboard level and even still you don't have a good view of the other side of the court. Obviously lower level towards the middle is best (but super expensive). I usually sit one or two section off center from the middle so its not as expensive (relatively speaking).

300 level you can see the whole court from the middle sections but it feels so far from the court unless you're right on the rail. In fact if money is an issue I think the CORNERS of the 4 level are a much better bang for your buck.

Anything but the corners aren't too good but from the corners you can see the whole court and they are a lot closer than the 300 level to the court (in terms of distance, but its a little higher)

I would say sideline but off center 100 level, 100 level corner a little high up so you have a better angle, 100 level end line but below the back board level, 300 level dead center but at the bottom of the section and then 400 level all the way in the corner are all good views in the order I prefer. Pick the earliest one that fits your budget.



thanks for the great answer, really helps a lot!
So how would you compare the sections on the corners like 115/116 to sections 324/325?
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Post#15 » by LuxHeat » Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:24 pm

if anyone had any photos from the view of any of the sections and could post them here would be really great :D
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Post#16 » by LuxHeat » Fri Jun 15, 2012 5:13 pm

One last question:

Should I get tickets on StubHub.com now or will they get any cheaper over the weekend?
100 Levels are around 800 dollars right now

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