Box Score - Miami Heat (100) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (96) - June 14, 2012 The Heat won 100-96.
Shaq, Ernie, Kenny and Chuck recap Denver's 84 days in The Bubble and suggest ways they can improve next season. We're talking the league's Sixth Man of the Year, the Thunder's third, and often second, best player. Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh dunks as Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (9) defends during the first half at Game 2 of the NBA finals, Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Oklahoma City. That's like the one missing ingredient from the redemption pie these guys are serving up. Starting with Game 3 of the conference finals against the Celtics, check out Butler’s game-by-game rebounding numbers: 8, 9, 8, 2, 2, 8, 11, 10. James finished with 30 points, his most in any of his 11 finals games, but had only one basket over the first 8:15 of the fourth quarter, when the Thunder seized control of a game they trailed for all but the final few seconds of the first three quarters. 2012 NBA Finals Heat-Thunder Game 5 Roundtable: Truth and consequences With Game 5 of the NBA Finals looming Thursday night, as the Thunder try and survive to make it … Credit: AP Photo/El Nuevo Herald, David Santiago. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions. Kevin Durant (35) of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts a shot in the second half against LeBron James (6) of the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 17, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami. Royce Young: It's feeling like a Mike Miller night to me.
Ben Golliver: I don't think Miami fears going back to OKC for a Game 6 or Game 7, mainly because I believe their talk that they aren't even thinking about it.After letting up against the Knicks in the first round and missing out on a possible sweep, the Heat closed out both the Pacers and the Celtics in their first opportunity. Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha (2) of Switzerland defends during the second half at Game 4 of the NBA finals, June 19, 2012, in Miami.
The Miami Heat celebrate with their fans after they won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami. @ChicagoCRED Founder @arneduncan on the importance of voting and the power of every individual vote. Tip-off for Game 5 of the NBA finals is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET at the Read More Thing is with LeBron is that he's essentially a robot built to play basketball. Viewers: 3.15 million (#2), A18-49: 0.5/ 3 (#2) Source: Nielsen Media Research Tagged with: American Ninja Warriors , Blue Bloods , Dateline , Friday Night Smackdown , Greatest# AtHome VIdeos , Masters of Illusion , Miami LA LAkers , NBA Finals , Undercover Boss , World's Funniest Animals 1. All Rights Reserved. Indeed, their performance when he left with cramps during the fourth quarter of Game 4 was downright steely. Thunder guard Chris Paul talks about why it’s important to be educated on voting. Box Score - Oklahoma City Thunder (106) vs. Miami Heat (121) - June 21, 2012 He's been quiet the whole series and the Heat have seemed to take turns having role players unexpectedly step up. There should be opportunities for him to get blows on Thursday night and I think they'll actually treat him somewhat cautiously given the cramps. The Heat sense this thing is near and know a return trip to Oklahoma City could be deadly. Kevin Durant (35) of the Oklahoma City Thunder passes the ball in the fourth quarter against LeBron James (6) and Shane Battier (31) of the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 19, 2012 in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions. Ben Golliver: It would be hard for either Battier or Chalmers to top their best efforts in this series. Game 5 of the Thunder/Heat NBA Finals drew a 10.9 final rating and 18.461 million viewers on ABC Thursday night, up 1% in ratings and 1% in viewership from Heat/Mavericks Game 5 last year (10.8, 18.318M), and up 1% and down 1%, respectively, compared to Lakers/Celtics Game 5 on a Sunday night in 2010 (10.8, 18.654M). Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks against Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh, left, during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals, June 19, 2012, in Miami. Maybe they can win this series, still. Royce Young: Two things: 1) James Harden's complete no-show and 2) the Heat are really, really good. The problem is both. The Heat won 104-98. Check out the best from NBA rookies in the bubble! In impressive fashion, the Miami Heat defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder and win the 2012 NBA Finals giving Finals MVP LeBron James his first ring. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions. Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during Game 5 of the NBA finals, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Miami. LeBron James (6) of the Miami Heat makes a 3-point basket late in the fourth quarter against Thabo Sefolosha (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 19, 2012 in Miami. Wade had 19 points but shot just 7 of 19 for the Heat.
Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh, left, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) and Heat small forward LeBron James (6) lose the rebound as small forward James Jones (22) looks on during the first half at Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Miami. Battleground Tracker: Tight race in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, CBS News/BET poll: Black voters motivated, but concerned about votes counting, The pivotal post-Election Day dates you need to know, A behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots are processed.
The only way I see him playing 48 minutes is in the unlikely event this series somehow sees a Game 7. Matt Moore: The Heat are better. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Is the rise in U.S. COVID cases because of more testing?
section: | slug: 2012-nba-finals-heat-thunder-game-5-roundtable-truth-and-consequences | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | Both Shane Battier and LeBron have fronted him and used their strength to push Durant out on the perimeter and the Thunder sometimes have trouble force feeding Durant. In impressive fashion, the Miami Heat defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder and win the 2012 NBA Finals giving Finals MVP LeBron James his first ring. The Heat won 91-85 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Royce wrote over at DT about Scott Brooks being blamed and how that's unfair.
We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. All rights reserved. Game five of the NBA Finals got some atrocious TV ratings Friday night when the Heat beat the Lakers. But Westbrook is basically a mini-LeBron with a more consistent jumper and a more aggressive mindset.