Instant Classic!

What started off has a runaway Miami victory slowly turned into a potential nightmare for the Heat.The Thunder once again battled back and nearly erased a 16 point deficit cutting the lead down to three late in the game. They outscored Miami 29-22 in the 4th, but couldn't complete the rally and fell to the Heat 100-96 Thursday night in Oklahoma City. Lebron James had another solid game leading the Heat yet again with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assist. The difference tonight is that Lebron has more help from his teammates. Wade pitched in 24 points and 6 rebounds and Bosh posted a BIG double-double with 16 points, 15 rebounds. Shane Battier also stepped up, scoring 17 points in 42 min on 6-8 shooting. Once again the 4th quarter ignited a flame under Durant who matched James' 32 points. Harden had 21 points, 4 rebounds and Westbrook added 27 points 8 rebounds and 7 assist nearly missing a triple double. Derek Fisher had an off night playing for 24 minutes and going 1-5 from the floor scoring only 2 points. Another issue tonight was the lack of scoring from the Thunder starters. Nobody other than Westbrook and Durant scored double digits and Perkins, Ibaka and Sefolosha scored a combined 14 points. (4, 7 and 3, respectively)


Tonight was an instant classic. At times in the 4th it appeared the game was over but a turnover here and a clutch three pointer and Durant dunk there and it seemed the game was in the balance. However clutch free throws and perseverance were on the side of the Heat Thursday night and they pulled through."LeBron James dominated and he finally closed. This was good for him." -Magic Johnson Now the series moves to Miami for the next three games with game 3 being HUGE for both teams. The winner of game 3 will take control of the series, and if Miami, who plays well at home, can get the W, Oklahoma City will really have its work cut out for them. I'm still sticking behind my prediction though and think the Thunder will serve some payback and "steal" game 3 in Miami.

 After two amazing first games, we can rest assured we are getting our moneys worth out of both teams. I'm ALMOST to the point where I don't even care who wins now, I just want to continue to see these two great teams battle it out for the Championship.