This next series is a rematch from last year. Spurs have revenge on their minds as motivation. Most
teams would have folded after losing in the Finals as the Spurs did. They were only seconds away from championship number 5. This year was a awesome job of coaching and motivation by Gregg Popovich. It resulted in "Coach Pop" winning the NBA Coach of the Year Award.
Spurs ended the season with the best record in the NBA. They play in the toughest conference and have dominated their opponents at home. That did not change in the playoff as their record of 9-1
indicates.
They have the deepest rotation of the two teams. They win the match up with Parker and Duncan over whoever the Heat pit against them. They have home court advantage in this series. The return to the 2-2-1-1-1 format favors the team with the better record. X factor is Parker's ankle injury and play of Boris Diaw.
Miami has Lebron James. The best player in the game. One of the few people in the league that can will his team to victory by himself. Dwayne Wade is playing like D -Wade of 3 years ago. Just not dunking over people but still effective and a force to be reckon with. When they spread the floor and are hitting from outside, they are hard to beat. The Heat will win the match up with Wade and Lebron over whoever the Spurs pit against them.
Heat is not intimidated by the road and a hostile crowd. They almost seem to relish it. Coach
Spoelstra knows how to inspire his players. He does not get enough credit for the success of the team. Having Lebron will do that. X factor is Chris Bosh and play of Ray Allen.
Series will come down to who give more, Bosh or Manu. Which team wins the turnover battle. Spurs are better defensively and will contest the 3 ball that Miami loves to shoot. They will be harder to trap than the Pacers. Spurs can also punish the Heat inside. Pacers were not able to exploit the lane as expected.
The Pick -- Hard to get off the train but this is my stop! Been with Miami for the past two years but going Spurs! Not sure how many but Spurs will win a game in Miami.
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The best play from Game 1 was the move by D-Wade on Tim Duncan. See below.
http://youtu.be/y-QImoBdHrs
The Story line from Game 2 was Lebron James and his domination. Ask Leonard of the Spurs
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