The reason he can't shut down Durant is OKC's offense has more versatile ways to get him open. KD doesn't need to iso to kill teams. He will keep running around and tire LeBron, which is why Miami will have to use Battier often.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>All the early money is on OKC, series price opened -125, its already OKC -155</p>— Haralabos Voulgaris (@haralabob) <a href="https://twitter.com/haralabob/status/211659467115331584" data-datetime="2012-06-10T03:22:04+00:00">June 10, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I am all for OKC. Wade used to be my favorite Non-Rocket,but now it's Kevin Durant. I won't hold a grudge against LBJ if he wins.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>OKC-Mia, home-grown vs. store-bought</p>— Lee Jenkins (@SI_LeeJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/SI_LeeJenkins/status/211657964724031490" data-datetime="2012-06-10T03:16:05+00:00">June 10, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
You're right. If KD resorts to iso plays, Lebron will be able to contain him. But OKC has him on the move a lot. That's how Pierce gets most of his points v. Lebron.
Thunder in a sweep, but I hope it goes to seven. Has the makings of a great finals. I think the Thunder has all the tools to deal misery to the Heat.
Thunder in 6. Ibaka and Sefolosha pose major problems for Miami because they can slow down Bosh and Wade. Then, the Heat will have no answer for Westbrook.
Since 2001, teams that have defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the WCF are 0-3 in the Finals. Irrelevant stat, but I figure I should mention it. I still think OKC should win this. They have the 6th man of the year award, a defending 3-time scoring champ, an explosive PG, and league's best shot blocker in Ibaka. If OKC loses this series, it'll be because of their terrible half-court offense by shooting those crazy jump shots. Need to get to the rim.
