Game Thread: OKC @ MIA

[BOTSLAYER]

Wade is going to start tomorrow.

This will be fun to see how a red hot OKC led by Durant does against the Heat in MIA. OKC will of course be with out Westbrook but have been rolling none the less.

IIRC the last time OKC beat MIA was game 1 of the 2012 finals, they have not played them a ton but that is still a long time ago.

I have a feeling LBJ might look to play against his old buddy Durant a bit.

 

[BOTSLAYER]

God damn I am pumped up for this game!!! Might even have a beer or bourbon!!!

Red hot Durant comes into lethargic but motivated for tonight (I assume) MIA with an LBJ who will hopefully be looking to put his foot back in the MVP race.

 

[gordontrue]

I think this is gonna be one of those rare regular season games that has more of a playoff feel to it.

- Of the 16 times their teams have met, 7 times at least one of them got 30 points, and 3 times they both got 30 (all 7 of those games were won by LeBron's team)
- They each have one 40 pt game against the other
- Together they've combined for 45-100 from 3-pt range in head-to-head regular season games

 

[Clayton]

One thing is for certain: the Heat are going to show up. This is the type of game they play like a playoff game. Durant is going to have to be superman for OKC to win if Wade is playing

 

[Brahmsian]

GO THUNDER!

KICK MIAMI'S BUTT!

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

Miami wins easily in any series versus the Thunder.


They probably keep up their mastery and ownership tonight as well....


But, Durant might have to wait until some team from the east beats Lebron.


This is the one team in the WEST that the HEAT would love to see come out of the west.


I don't see any way the Thunder can beat the HEAT in a 7 game series.


It a horrifically bad matchup for OKC.

 

[Brahmsian]

Miami wins easily in any series versus the Thunder.


They probably keep up their mastery and ownership tonight as well....


But, Durant might have to wait until some team from the east beats Lebron.


This is the one team in the WEST that the HEAT would love to see come out of the west.


I don't see any way the Thunder can beat the HEAT in a 7 game series.


It a horrifically bad matchup for OKC.

The Thunder have centers now who CAN guard quick people, unlike a few years ago when they had only Perk and
inexperienced or injured backups for him.

Miami might still beat them but that is FAR from a safe bet!

 

[#1BostonFan]

This should be a good one. I'm thinking the Heat win.

 

[BOTSLAYER]

AND WE OFF!!!

LBJ already on KD...interesting because last time he guarded PG he got tired.

 

[Flauge]

Get ém Flash

 

[bksballer89]

Great start by the champs

 

[bksballer89]

15-0 run

 

[Flauge]

Miami is focused tonight. Also I think they are shooting 135% right now.

 

[bksballer89]

Brooks realized that Perk is useless against Miami. He's better off starting Ibaka at the 5 against Miami

 

[Clayton]

Brooks realized that Perk is useless against Miami. He's better off starting Ibaka at the 5 against Miami

For a good coach, he really like Perkins and Perkins sucks

 

[Kold]

Bot, u still arguing that Lebron's supporting cast is weaker than KD's?

 

[Kold]

Brooks realized that Perk is useless against Miami. He's better off starting Ibaka at the 5 against Miami

Perkins is a waste of space, they need to start Steven Adams. Perkins had Battier on him and couldn't do anything....once that happens, Brooks goes small, and they have no chance going small against Miami

 

[Flauge]

Bot, u still arguing that Lebron's supporting cast is weaker than KD's?

right now lebron's supporting cast is better.. but in the 2012 finals.. he had harden/westbrook/and ibaka. the thunder were favored in that series.. and just ask the laker fans around here, the thunder were much deeper.

 

[SEC Official]

Damn, just turned the game on and looks like a rough start for OKC.

 

[The Derski]

Miami spanking dat azz