Its funny how fast people throw their team under the bus and likewise how opposing teams fans count the other out when there is still a lot of basketball left to be played. Obviously Miami is in the more favorable position up 2-1 with the next two games on their home court, but with the way the first three games have all gone down basically to the final minute, how can you count either one of these teams out? Lebron is silencing the haters and got the job done yet again in game 3. As I said earlier, these games would come down to free throws and in game 3, Miami was clutch hitting 31-34 FTs for a solid 88.5% including some BIG ones down the stretch that sealed OKC's fate. The Thunder were 15-24 for 62.5%. Another big difference in game 3 was Wade. He was only 8-22 from the field but was 9-11 at the line giving his team a much needed boost scoring 25 points on the night. Durant was uncharastically quiet in the 4th quarter only scoring 4 points to add to his 25 for the night. KD, Harden, and Westbrook all though, struggled in the fourth quarter making crucial mistakes and misses. The duo of Harden and Westbrook combined for 29, 19 of which came from Russell. Turnovers were a big problem for both teams but doomed the Thunder. Though they had 1 less than Miami with 11 total turnovers, all of which seemed to come at the worst time, none more inconvenient that the miscommunication from Sefolosha and Westbrook on the inbound pass that sealed the deal for the Heat. It was disappointing for Sefolosha, who had been having a solid night. With the 91-85 victory, Miami now controls the series and could ultimately finish things off in Miami in game 5. A good start Tuesday will crucial for the Thunder. They can't afford to play catch up all night for another game. The crowd won't be doing them any favors so the mistakes must be kept to a minimum and for heavens sake, you're NBA players, HIT YOUR FREE THROWS!!!! Nevertheless, I'm sure we'll be in for another exciting game, and for the sake of extending the series for at least another game, I hope OKC can get the job done, I feel like they are due for another breakout game. We'll see what happens.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Don't Panic.....at least not yet!
Its funny how fast people throw their team under the bus and likewise how opposing teams fans count the other out when there is still a lot of basketball left to be played. Obviously Miami is in the more favorable position up 2-1 with the next two games on their home court, but with the way the first three games have all gone down basically to the final minute, how can you count either one of these teams out? Lebron is silencing the haters and got the job done yet again in game 3. As I said earlier, these games would come down to free throws and in game 3, Miami was clutch hitting 31-34 FTs for a solid 88.5% including some BIG ones down the stretch that sealed OKC's fate. The Thunder were 15-24 for 62.5%. Another big difference in game 3 was Wade. He was only 8-22 from the field but was 9-11 at the line giving his team a much needed boost scoring 25 points on the night. Durant was uncharastically quiet in the 4th quarter only scoring 4 points to add to his 25 for the night. KD, Harden, and Westbrook all though, struggled in the fourth quarter making crucial mistakes and misses. The duo of Harden and Westbrook combined for 29, 19 of which came from Russell. Turnovers were a big problem for both teams but doomed the Thunder. Though they had 1 less than Miami with 11 total turnovers, all of which seemed to come at the worst time, none more inconvenient that the miscommunication from Sefolosha and Westbrook on the inbound pass that sealed the deal for the Heat. It was disappointing for Sefolosha, who had been having a solid night. With the 91-85 victory, Miami now controls the series and could ultimately finish things off in Miami in game 5. A good start Tuesday will crucial for the Thunder. They can't afford to play catch up all night for another game. The crowd won't be doing them any favors so the mistakes must be kept to a minimum and for heavens sake, you're NBA players, HIT YOUR FREE THROWS!!!! Nevertheless, I'm sure we'll be in for another exciting game, and for the sake of extending the series for at least another game, I hope OKC can get the job done, I feel like they are due for another breakout game. We'll see what happens.
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