Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat 2nd game played with OKC having the home-court advantage on Thursday,
June 14 at 9 p.m. ET from Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City. After winning 1st game, Thunder will try to lead 2-0 in the NBA Finals with Game 2 set for Thursday.Watch
and enjoy here 2nd Game 2012 NBA Finals: Heat vs Thunder Live Coverage, TV
Schedule, Streaming Info, Predictions & Highlights Video on 14th
June 2012.
Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, OK
When: Thursday, June 14 at 9:00 p.m. ET
Watch: ABC
Live Stream: ESPN3
Keys to Heat Win
Lock Down Kevin Durant
Thunder's Key Injuries (according to Yahoo! Sports)
Out: Eric Maynor, PG (Torn ACL)
Heat's Key Injuries (according to Yahoo! Sports)
None reported
The Thunder are rested, determined and playing at home in front of what is unquestionably one of the most ferocious crowds in the league. This club can beat teams in a lot of different ways, and it's hard to imagine it not capitalizing on at least one of them in this first contest.
Source of Predictions-bleacher report.com
Most Important Player to Watch: Dwyane Wade
It's been a tale of two postseasons for Wade. At times,
he's looked as good as ever. Namely, when he put up 41 points in a bid
to end the Indiana Pacers' titles hopes in Game 6 of the Eastern
Conference semis.
At other times, though, he's looked like a
shell of an All-Star, making fewer than 40 percent of his field-goal
attempts in six of his 18 playoff games.
He's
been struggling, but he's also faced a
much tougher defense. Wade has to start getting to the hoop and stop
settling for the jumper. He'll get a lot more opportunities at the rim
in the Finals. If Ibaka doesn't block it, Wade can get points. But he's
going to need the pick and roll to get into the interior. Wade's going
to hit the deck. Kendrick Perkins and Nick Collison will take care of
that. Wade draws lots of fouls and trips to the free throw line.
Wade cannot afford to get frustrated. James Harden is going to draw fouls on him. He's got to play through it. He's got to get back in transition. If Wade lollygags getting back complaining like he did vs. Boston, that's going to kill Miami.
Wade could take punishment going through screens. He needs to go under screens, daring the mid-range jump-shooter, and he's going to have help out on the wing on perimeter drives. Wade also needs to get in the passing lane, which he was unable to do vs. the Celtics. He's proficient at creating steals and turning the Thunder -- like most any team -- diminishes their effectiveness.
Wade cannot afford to get frustrated. James Harden is going to draw fouls on him. He's got to play through it. He's got to get back in transition. If Wade lollygags getting back complaining like he did vs. Boston, that's going to kill Miami.
Wade could take punishment going through screens. He needs to go under screens, daring the mid-range jump-shooter, and he's going to have help out on the wing on perimeter drives. Wade also needs to get in the passing lane, which he was unable to do vs. the Celtics. He's proficient at creating steals and turning the Thunder -- like most any team -- diminishes their effectiveness.
Here's a game-by-game look at the NBA Finals:
2012 NBA Finals
Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Best-of-seven series
Games televised by ABC; All times Eastern
x -- if necessary
Game 1: Tuesday, June 12, Miami at Oklahoma City, 9 p.m.
Game 2: Thursday, June 14, Miami at Oklahoma City, 9 p.m.
Game 3: Sunday, June 17, Oklahoma City at Miami, 8 p.m.
Game 4: Tuesday, June 19, Oklahoma City at Miami, 9 p.m.
x-Game 5: Thursday, June 21, Oklahoma City at Miami, 9 p.m.
x-Game 6: Sunday, June 24, Miami at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.
x-Game 7: Tuesday, June 26, Miami at Oklahoma City, 9 p.m.
Source:
2012 NBA Finals television schedule
2012 NBA Finals Television Schedule
*All Games Live Streamed on ESPN3
| Date | Venue | Time | Network | |
| Game 1 | Tues., June 12 | at Oklahoma City | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| Game 2 | Thurs., June 14 | at Oklahoma City | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| Game 3 | Sun., June 17 | at Miami | 8 p.m. | ABC |
| Game 4 | Tues., June 19 | at Miami | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| Game 5* | Thurs., June 21 | at Miami | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| Game 6* | Sun., June 24 | at Oklahoma City | 8 p.m. | ABC |
| Game 7* | Tues., June 26 | at Oklahoma City | 9 p.m. | ABC |
Miami Heat v.. Oklahoma City Thunder
Series standings: Thunder 1 - 0 Heat
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