Game two wasnt much different. You could just about hear the commentators bumping their fists under the table as they were talking about the Heat who would have most likely lost or gone into overtime if the refs hadnt majorly blown a couple of calls.

 

 

And I'm going for OKC. One, I'm a Magic fan, so seriously forget the Heat. And my girlfriend is from Oklahoma City (Well, she was born there and lived there until she was about four), so she's rooting for them too. 

I don't really hate the individual players on the Heat as much as a lot of people do. D-wade is a classy guy, Bosh is a hell of a power forward, and Lebron, while he didn't handle the "decision" very well, handles himself very well off the court. 

My dislike of the Heat comes mostly as a friendly jabbing from Orlando. 

And I think OKC absolutely has to have Westbrook step up his game by miles in order to have a chance. Harden is playing at the top of his game, Durant is amazingly good, but without a solid point guard, they're going to get outmuscled by Miami. And you saw that in game two. 

If OKC wins, they're going to be the new empire of the west, especially with the aging Lakers, the fully aged Mavs, and the well-past-aged Spurs. 

 

I also like the fact that OKC isn't what I would consider a big name team and they seem to be doing a great job. It isnt one or two players kicking butt, but a team effort. At least IMO. Also, how can you not root for a team with Moses on their roster.

 

Lots of bad calls in basketball, 2nd game was no exception. I know it would slow the game down immeasurably, but it would be nice to be able to have a certain number of offical reviews of calls or something within the last couple of minutes.

 

Looking forward to game 3, I think it will be a really different game with the Heat having fan support on their home court. Of course I would also LOVE to see the Heat get dominated in front of their home crowd.

Durant will end up being a superstar, but I really think the Thunder will live and die in this series by Westbrook's performance. The Heat will be consistant, the rest of the Thunder will be consistant. If Westbrook shows up and works more on distribution, less on shots, OR actually starts making a higher percentage, the Thunder will have it done in five. 

I was also kinda bummed at the Celtics this year. I'm not a Celts fan by any means, but just as a sports fan, that Garnett/Allen/Pierce combo was really, really fun to watch. This was their last year together, I think. At 36, 36 and 34, Boston has to dismantle and rebuild around Rondo for the future. Garnett's going to retire and Boston will probably trade Ray Allen. 

It's a bummer. Even when they beat up on the Magic it was fun to watch. 

Oops, I meant to type Suter. I guess I wasn't paying attention.

 

I will say that one of the players I am most impressed by is Battier. When so many times these days, you get the mocking "who me?" response from players when they foul, it's refresshing to see a player own up immediately to the foul and keep a good attitude about it. Plus... Dang that guy can hit 3's. Holy Crap! I think this really screwed with OKC last night. They spent so much time guarding him they had no hope of keeping the Heat out.

 

It was a good game. Not the outcome I was hoping for, but still a good game.

Now, post-season goings-on: I guess the Rockets went on a firesale over the last two days in order to make cap room for Dwight Howard. 

The Nets also really want him. 

Orlando wants to keep him, but doesn't have the money or (More important to Dwight I think) stability. 

Sigh.