2011-2012 NBA Season
The shortened season began with a loss to the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day, losing 100-86, due to Ray Allen hitting 7 3 pointers in the second half to run away with the victory. The team would win their next 3 games to close out the month of December. Defeating the Mavericks, Bobcats, and the Timberwolves by a margin of 18 points. Dwyane Wade would again start the idea of him winning the MVP award, averaging 30 points per game. Their 3 point shooting would drastically improve from the year before, shooting 52% in the span of the 4 games, thanks in large part to Mike Miller and Shane Battier. The team would own the 1st seed in the East, as the Chicago Bulls would sit at 2-2 in the month.
January was no push over for the team. Going 11-6 during the span of 17 games, and sitting in at 14-7, good enough for the 2nd seed, sitting in half a game behind the Chicago Bulls. The team still looked good on offense, even improving their 3 point percentage to 57%. The problem was their defense that allowed nearly 101 points per game to their opponents. No matter how good an offense is that would cause teams to lose games. Shooting Guard Dwyane Wade would continue his offensive barrage, averaging 29 points per game, leading the NBA in scoring at the time. The end of the month saw the team struggle, losing the last 4 games during the month, losing two of the games vs. the Knicks and the Bulls by 20 plus points. Once again, Coach Erik Spoelstra would call his team out, which many thought it wouldn’t sit well with the players.
Feburary would once again belong to the Miami Heat. In the span of 13 games, they would lose only one game, to the Washington Wizards on February 10th. Their overall record would be 26-8, still half a game behind the Bulls for home court advantage throughout the Eastern Playoffs. The rest of the games, the team seemed like a highlight reel. Averaging 102 points per game, as their shooting from behind the arc continued to improve up to 59%, as they would be the most efficient offensive team in the league. Dwyane Wade would cool down some, but still lead the league in scoring with 27.4 points per game, as Thunder Small Forward would be second with 25.9 points per game. The last game before the All Star Break, hosting the New York Knicks the team would win a shootout, 129-122 in 2OT, as Dwyane Wade scored 49 points himself. The All Star break would end the month, as the Heat would have Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh named to the team, as Point Guard Russell Westbrook wouldn’t be invited back due to nagging injuries all season plaguing his game. Shane Battier would be invited to the 3 Point Shooting Contest, beating Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Love in the final.
The team would cool down after the All Star Break, cooling down in the entirety of the month of March, barely finishing above .500, at 9-7 during the span of 16 games, which would place them at 35-15, as the Bulls began to run away with the 1st Seed, as they led the Heat with a game and half. The first 4 games of the month they would lose, as their defense would start to show cracks again, allowing Lakers’ Shooting Guard Kobe Bryant and New Jersey Nets’ Point Guard Jeremy Lin scored 35+ points each in their match ups. However, Dwyane Wade would still continue to hold the scoring title of the league, averaging 27.2 points per game, as many started to talk about him possibly getting the MVP Award.
April would continue to show the mediocre side of the Heat, as they would finish .500 in the span of 16 during the last month of the Regular Season, as they would finish at 43-23 for the shortened season, good enough for the 2nd Seed in the East. They would however get key victories over the Chicago Bulls on April 12th and April 19th, as Dwyane Wade would outscore Lebron James in both games. The team would also get revenge on Jeremy Lin and the New Jersey Nets, nearly ending the so called ‘Linsanity’ during one game, causing him to turnover the ball 10 times, and only hold him to 6 points. The team would have a first round matchup with interstate rival Orlando Magic.
East Standings:
1. Chicago Bulls
2. Miami Heat
3. Boston Celtics
4. Atlanta Hawks
5. Indiana Pacers
6. New York Knicks
7. Orlando Magic
8. Philadelphia 76ers
West Standings:
1. San Antonio Spurs
2. Los Angeles Lakers
3. Oklahoma City Thunder
4. Memphis Grizzlies
5. Dallas Mavericks
6. Los Angeles Clippers
7. Denver Nuggets
8. Utah Jazz
Game 1 vs. Orlando Magic
“The home team will easily get the win here tonight. The Miami Heat take the 1-0 series lead, in large part to the scoring of Chris Bosh, who finishes with 38 points, which led the Heat to get the 110-99 victory.”
Game 2 vs. Orlando Magic
“The Magic with the 94-88 lead here with roughly 2 minutes remaining. The Heat using their second to last timeout after the Nelson 3 pointer. They inbounded to Wade, who takes it up the floor, guarded by Redick. He gives it over to Westbrook, who tries Nelson’s defense but nothing there, gives it back to Wade, who begins to drive, kicks it out to Bosh in the corner. Bang, that’s a good 3 pointer! Now 94-91 with 1:42 remaining.”
“Howard driving to the rim, and he’s fouled by Andersen, as that is his 6th foul of the night, so he will be hitting the bench early here. Battier will come in for him, as Bosh will now move to Center.”
“Howard’s first free throw, is a miss. Still 94-91 here, 1:19 left. Howard needs to hit this to make it a 2 possession game. He lines up, another miss! Rebound Bosh, he gives it over to Wade who starts to drive down the court, he kicks it over to Westbrook, who lobs it back to Wade, the slam and a foul! A chance for a 3 point play.”
“Wade’s free throw to tie the game is...good! 94-94 now. 1:09 left in the game. The Magic inbound to Nelson who’s guarded by Westbrook. He’ll take it in isolation, wearing down the clock. He gives it to Anderson, who then gives it to Howard who’ll try to lay it up, blocked by Bosh! Rebound Battier, who gives it over to Westbrook, who’ll take it down the floor, and now it’s his turn to wear down the clock. 39 seconds to go. He gives it to Wade, who begins to drive, tight defense, he’ll give it to George, who begins to drive, step back, that’s good! The jumper with 18 seconds to go, put the Heat up 96-94 as the Magic take a timeout.”
Game 3 at. Orlando Magic
“The Heat will take the daunting 3-0 series lead here in Orlando. Winning 99-89, thanks in large part to the terrible offense the Magic showed in the 4th Quarter here. The Heat outscoring them 20-9 to get the 10 point victory, as the Heat will try for the sweep here in Orlando.”
Game 4 at. Orlando Magic
“Westbrook down the lane, out to George, who tries a 3 pointer. That’s good! 44-30 now for the Heat.”
“Wade drives, stops gives it back to Westbrook behind him, pulls up. Another 3 pointer for Miami! 52-30 now, as they have blown the lead wide open here in the 2nd Quarter.”
“Unless the Magic pull out a miracle or an answered prayer, the Heat are in good position to sweep them here tonight. The halftime score reads 55-32, as the Heat used their 3 point shooting in the 2nd Quarter to take the 23 point lead.”
“The Miami Heat will be going onto the Second Round, sweeping the Magic in 4 games, getting the 105-80 victory here tonight, they await the winner of the Boston Celtics or New York Knicks series.”
The Heat had little trouble with interstate rival the Orlando Magic, as they closed them out in 4 games. The New York Knicks would upset the favored Boston Celtics in 7 games, thanks to the play of Carmelo Anthony and Steph Curry. This would set up a Second Round Matchup between the two teams.
Game 1 vs. New York Knicks
“The Heat will take the series 1-0 lead, as they will blowout the Knicks 99-79, thanks in large part to their defensive effort here tonight. 9 Blocks, 5 by Chris Bosh alone, and 10 steals played a factor in shutting down the Knicks’ offense here tonight.”
Game 2 vs. New York Knicks
“The Heat holding onto a 93-90 lead here. Leading 93-78 at one point, it looked like another Heat blowout victory, but the Knicks came roaring back. A 12-0 run to make it a one possession game. 29 seconds to go. The Knicks used their last timeout, and they will inbound it to Curry. Guarded by Westbrook, he’ll take it down the court, and pull up for a 3. No good! Rebound Bosh, he gives it to Wade, who tries to avoid being fouled, but Smith will tie him up with 20 seconds to go.”
“The Heat will take the 2-0 series lead going back to New York. Avoiding the collapse thanks to the free throw shooting of Dwyane Wade, they get the 96-90 victory.”
Game 3 at. New York Knicks
“Anthony lines up for 3. That’s good! Cutting into the Heat lead 29-22 now.”
“Smith drives, back out to Curry, for 3. That’s good! They now have the lead for the first time tonight. 32-29. A 13-0 run, as the Heat will call a timeout here.”
“Curry drives, the lay-up no good! Rebound Jordan, he kicks it back out to Smith, another 3 pointer for the Knicks! 70-59 now!
“Curry down the lane, back out to Anthony. Another 3 pointer! 79-59, a 20 point lead, and the Heat will call another timeout as the Knicks have been on fire behind the arc tonight.”
“The Knicks will make the series 2-1 now, as they get the 100-80 victory here tonight. Destroying the Miami Heat from behind the arc, shooting 18-30 as the Heat had no answer for it, and we will await Game 4 here in New York.”
Game 4 at. New York Knicks
“The Knicks need a basket here. Down 100-98, they have a chance to tie the game to send it to overtime or win the game with a 3 pointer. They inbound to Curry, 18 seconds to go. Wade hitting 2 free throws, after Smith fouled him on the drive. Curry down the floor, guarded by Livingston. Westbrook still in the locker room after going down with that foot injury. Curry in isolation, he pulls up to the arc, for 3! That’s no good! Rebound Anthony, he kicks it back out to Smith, for the win! He nails the 3 pointer! The Knicks win 101-100! The Game Winning 3 by Smith! They tie the series 2-2 going back to Miami!”
Game 5 vs. New York Knicks
“The Heat take the 3-2 series lead. After their pour showing in New York, they seemed like a different team here at home. Blowing the Knicks out 118-97, thanks to Dwyane Wade who scored 39 points, as Paul George put up 29 points to go along with it. The series will shift back to New York, as the Heat have a chance to close them out in 6.”
Game 6 at. New York Knicks
“It seems like Deja Vu here tonight. The Knicks trailing 90-88 here. 20 seconds to go, they have a chance to either win the game or send it to overtime. The Heat need a stop to close out the series and move onto a second straight Eastern Conference Final. They inbound it to Curry. Guarded by Westbrook. He takes it down the floor, in isolation to wear down the clock, he gives it over to Anthony, who has 35 here tonight. He’ll begin to drive, kicks it back out to Smith, the hero of game 4, he’ll fake the drive, step back 3. Wade gets a piece of it! And Bosh dives for the loose ball, and kicks it up the floor to Westbrook, who slams home the series dagger! 92-88 with 5 seconds to go!”
The Heat would avoid the scare by the New York Knicks and move onto the Eastern Conference Finals, where they were met by the Chicago Bulls in a rematch from last year. However, the Bulls scraped by their first two opponents, defeating the 76ers and Pacers in 7 games each. The Bulls had injury problems leading up to the Conference Finals. Derrick Rose went down with a torn ACL, Luol Deng went down with a Broken Wrist, and Greg Oden still had knee problems.
Game 1 at. Chicago Bulls
“The Heat will take Game 1, thanks to the scoring of Dwyane Wade and Russell Westbrook, combining for 70 of their 102 points, as they pick up the 102-83 victory over the Bulls. Lebron James only held to 18 points, as the Heat take the 1-0 series lead.”
Game 2 at. Chicago Bulls
“The Bulls need anything here. The Heat on a 18-2 run, to take the lead 105-102. They Inbound to Chalmers, who kicks it over to James. Guarded by Wade, he starts to drive, tight defense, he puts up a lay-up. That’s no good, Noah rebound, he kicks it out to Chalmers, for 3! No good! Another rebound Noah, gives it back to James, on the elbow, blocked by Wade! Cole gets the ball, and gives it out to George, who slams home the dunk. 107-102, 1:08 left.”
“Wade’s second free throw is good. 109-102 now, as the Bulls can only watch the clock wear down. 10 seconds to go, the Heat will take the 2-0 series lead going back home to Miami. They are in good position to return to the NBA Finals.”
Game 3 vs. Chicago Bulls
“The Bulls take Game 3. Lebron James making sure his team wouldn’t go down 3-0. Scoring 47 points himself, he seemed to put the team on his back and the Bulls will now cut into the Heat’s series lead 2-1, as we come back to Miami.”
Game 4 vs. Chicago Bulls
“Wade down the lane, the tear drop. That’s good. His first points of the night here coming late in the 1st Half. The Bulls still leading 42-33.”
“Westbrook down the lane, tight defense by Chalmers, he kicks it out to George, who gives it back to Wade, who drives and the slam! 42-40, Wade scoring the Heat’s last 9 points himself, 20 seconds to go. Inbound to Chalmers, he’s stripped by Wade! Who scores the lay-up and is fouled by Chalmers! 42-42, make that the last 11 points scored by Wade!”
“The fast break by the Heat, Westbrook lobs to Wade, slams it home! 29 points for Dwyane Wade who was held pointless for the first 22 minutes of the first half is now on fire here tonight. The Heat are up 62-51, as the Bulls take a timeout.”
“Chalmers pushing it down the floor, guarded by Cole who came in for Westbrook. He’ll try to pass, blocked by Cole! They both dive for the ball, Cole comes up with it, out to Wade, eurosteps around James, the lay-up and the foul! 38 points here tonight, as the Heat have blown their lead open to 75-55.”
“The Heat take a 3-1 series lead thanks in large part to Dwyane Wade’s skills. Scoring 44 points as he was ice cold in the first half, he exploded before halftime and the second half he nearly put the Bulls away himself. The Heat need only one more game to go to the NBA Finals.”
Game 5 at. Chicago Bulls
“James down the lane, the lay-up. Bulls have exploded to start the game 22-4 lead, James already with 10 himself, as the Heat take their first timeout of the night.”
“James in the corner, that’s a good 3 pointer! 33 for him here tonight. 78-50 lead for the Bulls. Lebron doing it all himself again here tonight.”
“Chalmers’ 3 will miss, but James gets the rebound and slams it back in! 88-60 now for the Bulls. 45 points here tonight, as the Bulls have exploded here tonight.”
“The Bulls survive to fight another day. Winning 108-77, in large part to Lebron James’ 51 points, as the Heat could only watch as he did what he wanted here tonight. They will go back to Miami down 3-2.”
Game 6 vs. Chicago Bulls
“George on the elbow, that’s good! The Heat’s first 3 pointer comes a minute before the half, cutting into the Bulls’ lead 45-34.”
“The shot before the half by Cole, that’s good! Another 3 pointer for Miami, as they now are only down 45-40, 3 3 pointers in the last minute of the half to face only a 5 point deficit, as the Bulls were leading by 14 at one point.”
“Livingston to Miller. Another 3 pointer for Miami! They now have the lead for the first time here tonight. 66-64.”
“Westbrook’s shot misses, rebound Wade who kicks it to Miller in the corner. Another 3 pointer! And the Heat have blown their lead wide open. 80-67. A 17-3 run here by the Heat, their 3 point shooting leading the way. Inbound to Chalmers, stripped by Wade! He lays it up! 82-67 now! And the Bulls call a timeout!”
“For the first time since 2006, the Miami Heat will be going to the NBA Finals. They await the winner of the Oklahoma City Thunder or Memphis Grizzlies series. Closing the Bulls out in 6 games, with a blowout victory of 109-83, they win the Eastern Conference!”
The Chicago Bulls couldn’t overcome their injury plagued roster, and fell to the Miami Heat. The team’s first trip to the Finals since 2006, their second in franchise history, they were met with the winners of the Western Conference of Oklahoma City Thunder, who closed the Memphis Grizzlies out in 7 games.
Game 1 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
“Durant on the elbow. That’s good. 10-8 here early in Miami.”
“Durant down the lane, slams it in! The Thunder lead 22-13 now, as the Heat take a timeout.”
“Durant in the corner. That’s good! Kevin Durant on fire here tonight! 20 first half points, as the Thunder now lead 39-19.”
“Durant pulls up behind the arc, bang! 68-45 Thunder lead, as Durant is showing no signs of slowing up here tonight.”
“The Thunder will take Game 1 and with it the 1-0 series lead, as Kevin Durant finishes with 39 points, and the Thunder cruise to the 108-86 victory.”
Game 2 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
“Coach Erik Spoelstra making a lineup change here tonight. Chris Bosh in at Center, as Shane Battier will start at Power Forward. The team needed to do something after the embarrassment of Game 1.”
“Durant the elbow, blocked by Battier! Cole gets the ball, gives it out to George, who lobs it to Wade, who slams it home! The Heat with their first lead of the series 25-24.”
“Durant down the lane, the lay-up, no good! Rebound Bosh, Durant ice cold here tonight, 2-9 from the floor, Battier shutting him down.”
“The Heat will take the 54-39 halftime lead, as hot as Kevin Durant was in Game 1, he is just as cold here tonight. 2-11 from the floor, only 6 points. Shane Battier doing his best effort to keep him from picking the team apart as he did in Game 1.”
“The Heat will tie the series back up 1-1, going back to Oklahoma. Winning 89-70 tonight, thanks to their defense, especially on Kevin Durant. He finishes 5-20, with only 14 points.”
Game 3 at. Oklahoma City Thunder
“The Thunder need something here. They were leading by 18 points as the 4th Quarter started. Now the Heat have the 1 point lead, 96-95. 23 seconds left, there will be no shot clock. Inbound to Fisher, who quickly gives it over to Durant. Battier on him. His defense stopping him from repeating anything close to his Game 1 scoring. Only 18 points here tonight. He will be in isolation, now Wade comes over, double teamed, he doesn’t know what to do! He tries to throw it up court, somehow Sefolosha somehow comes down with it, guarded by Westbrook, he puts up a 3! No good! The Heat take the 96-95 victory, and the advantage in the series 2-1.”
Game 4 at. Oklahoma City Thunder
“Miller lines up for 3, that’s good! The Heat cut into the Thunder’s lead 35-20 now.”
“Wade down the lane, out to Battier in the corner, it’s off before the buzzer, another 3 pointer! All tied up 35-35 now! 18-0 run by the Heat to close out the first half. The Heat coming back to life in the last 4 minutes of the first half, as they tied the game 35-35 going into the half.”
“George’s shot, no good, rebound Bosh, and he slams it down! 52-42 lead for the Heat now!”
“Durant down the lane, blocked from behind by Wade! Battier gets the ball, out to George down the lane, slams it home! 75-55 now!”
“The Thunder have come back to life here. The Heat allowing a 20-2 run.They still have a chance to ice the game here however. 28 seconds remaining in the game. Still leading 77-75. Inbound to Wade. Guarded by Butler. He takes it down the floor, isolation, Durant coming over for the double team, bounce pass to George, who pulls up for 3! That’s good! 80-75, with 19 seconds to go!”
“The Heat avoid the collapse here tonight, escaping with the 80-75 victory, they now have a chance to close the Thunder out in 5 games, with the 3-1 series lead, to win their franchise’s second title.”
Game 5 at. Oklahoma City Thunder
“Miller for 3! That’s good. 20-17 Miami.”
“Westbrook driving, kicks it over to the corner where Miller is! Another 3 pointer! 33-28 now.”
“Wade down the lane, the lay-up is good! 38-28 now, 8 seconds left in the first half. Inbound to Fisher, who kicks it up the floor, intercepted by Battier, who drives down the floor, behind the arc and before the buzzer. That’s good! 41-28 lead into the half, the Heat need to hold on for one half to win the title!”
“George down the lane, misses the bank in, Rebound Andersen, out to Miller, another 3 pointer from Miller! 4-4 here tonight and the Heat have blown the lead up to 53-34.”
“Cole in isolation, a quick pass to Miller, another 3 pointer! 6-6 from behind the arc! And the Heat have no plans in stopping their offensive barrage here tonight. 78-50 now!”
“The Miami Heat have won the NBA Finals in 5 games! Closing out the Thunder in 5 games! 110-89 here tonight, the Heat will get their second title in franchise history. Their bench coming to life when they had to, scoring 56 points, most of that coming from Mike Miller’s 8 3 pointers.”
2012 NBA Finals
Miami Heat def. Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1
FINALS MVP Dwyane Wade
Author’s Notes:
New season is here. The Heat finally get their title, the same result OTL by finishing the Thunder off in 5 games. The Bulls can’t avoid Derrick Rose’s ACL injury, which causes them to stumble throughout the playoffs. Only time will tell if he recovers from it or not. So as always enjoy the season, and the offseason will be up next.
The shortened season began with a loss to the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day, losing 100-86, due to Ray Allen hitting 7 3 pointers in the second half to run away with the victory. The team would win their next 3 games to close out the month of December. Defeating the Mavericks, Bobcats, and the Timberwolves by a margin of 18 points. Dwyane Wade would again start the idea of him winning the MVP award, averaging 30 points per game. Their 3 point shooting would drastically improve from the year before, shooting 52% in the span of the 4 games, thanks in large part to Mike Miller and Shane Battier. The team would own the 1st seed in the East, as the Chicago Bulls would sit at 2-2 in the month.
January was no push over for the team. Going 11-6 during the span of 17 games, and sitting in at 14-7, good enough for the 2nd seed, sitting in half a game behind the Chicago Bulls. The team still looked good on offense, even improving their 3 point percentage to 57%. The problem was their defense that allowed nearly 101 points per game to their opponents. No matter how good an offense is that would cause teams to lose games. Shooting Guard Dwyane Wade would continue his offensive barrage, averaging 29 points per game, leading the NBA in scoring at the time. The end of the month saw the team struggle, losing the last 4 games during the month, losing two of the games vs. the Knicks and the Bulls by 20 plus points. Once again, Coach Erik Spoelstra would call his team out, which many thought it wouldn’t sit well with the players.
Feburary would once again belong to the Miami Heat. In the span of 13 games, they would lose only one game, to the Washington Wizards on February 10th. Their overall record would be 26-8, still half a game behind the Bulls for home court advantage throughout the Eastern Playoffs. The rest of the games, the team seemed like a highlight reel. Averaging 102 points per game, as their shooting from behind the arc continued to improve up to 59%, as they would be the most efficient offensive team in the league. Dwyane Wade would cool down some, but still lead the league in scoring with 27.4 points per game, as Thunder Small Forward would be second with 25.9 points per game. The last game before the All Star Break, hosting the New York Knicks the team would win a shootout, 129-122 in 2OT, as Dwyane Wade scored 49 points himself. The All Star break would end the month, as the Heat would have Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh named to the team, as Point Guard Russell Westbrook wouldn’t be invited back due to nagging injuries all season plaguing his game. Shane Battier would be invited to the 3 Point Shooting Contest, beating Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Love in the final.
The team would cool down after the All Star Break, cooling down in the entirety of the month of March, barely finishing above .500, at 9-7 during the span of 16 games, which would place them at 35-15, as the Bulls began to run away with the 1st Seed, as they led the Heat with a game and half. The first 4 games of the month they would lose, as their defense would start to show cracks again, allowing Lakers’ Shooting Guard Kobe Bryant and New Jersey Nets’ Point Guard Jeremy Lin scored 35+ points each in their match ups. However, Dwyane Wade would still continue to hold the scoring title of the league, averaging 27.2 points per game, as many started to talk about him possibly getting the MVP Award.
April would continue to show the mediocre side of the Heat, as they would finish .500 in the span of 16 during the last month of the Regular Season, as they would finish at 43-23 for the shortened season, good enough for the 2nd Seed in the East. They would however get key victories over the Chicago Bulls on April 12th and April 19th, as Dwyane Wade would outscore Lebron James in both games. The team would also get revenge on Jeremy Lin and the New Jersey Nets, nearly ending the so called ‘Linsanity’ during one game, causing him to turnover the ball 10 times, and only hold him to 6 points. The team would have a first round matchup with interstate rival Orlando Magic.
East Standings:
1. Chicago Bulls
2. Miami Heat
3. Boston Celtics
4. Atlanta Hawks
5. Indiana Pacers
6. New York Knicks
7. Orlando Magic
8. Philadelphia 76ers
West Standings:
1. San Antonio Spurs
2. Los Angeles Lakers
3. Oklahoma City Thunder
4. Memphis Grizzlies
5. Dallas Mavericks
6. Los Angeles Clippers
7. Denver Nuggets
8. Utah Jazz
Game 1 vs. Orlando Magic
“The home team will easily get the win here tonight. The Miami Heat take the 1-0 series lead, in large part to the scoring of Chris Bosh, who finishes with 38 points, which led the Heat to get the 110-99 victory.”
Game 2 vs. Orlando Magic
“The Magic with the 94-88 lead here with roughly 2 minutes remaining. The Heat using their second to last timeout after the Nelson 3 pointer. They inbounded to Wade, who takes it up the floor, guarded by Redick. He gives it over to Westbrook, who tries Nelson’s defense but nothing there, gives it back to Wade, who begins to drive, kicks it out to Bosh in the corner. Bang, that’s a good 3 pointer! Now 94-91 with 1:42 remaining.”
“Howard driving to the rim, and he’s fouled by Andersen, as that is his 6th foul of the night, so he will be hitting the bench early here. Battier will come in for him, as Bosh will now move to Center.”
“Howard’s first free throw, is a miss. Still 94-91 here, 1:19 left. Howard needs to hit this to make it a 2 possession game. He lines up, another miss! Rebound Bosh, he gives it over to Wade who starts to drive down the court, he kicks it over to Westbrook, who lobs it back to Wade, the slam and a foul! A chance for a 3 point play.”
“Wade’s free throw to tie the game is...good! 94-94 now. 1:09 left in the game. The Magic inbound to Nelson who’s guarded by Westbrook. He’ll take it in isolation, wearing down the clock. He gives it to Anderson, who then gives it to Howard who’ll try to lay it up, blocked by Bosh! Rebound Battier, who gives it over to Westbrook, who’ll take it down the floor, and now it’s his turn to wear down the clock. 39 seconds to go. He gives it to Wade, who begins to drive, tight defense, he’ll give it to George, who begins to drive, step back, that’s good! The jumper with 18 seconds to go, put the Heat up 96-94 as the Magic take a timeout.”
Game 3 at. Orlando Magic
“The Heat will take the daunting 3-0 series lead here in Orlando. Winning 99-89, thanks in large part to the terrible offense the Magic showed in the 4th Quarter here. The Heat outscoring them 20-9 to get the 10 point victory, as the Heat will try for the sweep here in Orlando.”
Game 4 at. Orlando Magic
“Westbrook down the lane, out to George, who tries a 3 pointer. That’s good! 44-30 now for the Heat.”
“Wade drives, stops gives it back to Westbrook behind him, pulls up. Another 3 pointer for Miami! 52-30 now, as they have blown the lead wide open here in the 2nd Quarter.”
“Unless the Magic pull out a miracle or an answered prayer, the Heat are in good position to sweep them here tonight. The halftime score reads 55-32, as the Heat used their 3 point shooting in the 2nd Quarter to take the 23 point lead.”
“The Miami Heat will be going onto the Second Round, sweeping the Magic in 4 games, getting the 105-80 victory here tonight, they await the winner of the Boston Celtics or New York Knicks series.”
The Heat had little trouble with interstate rival the Orlando Magic, as they closed them out in 4 games. The New York Knicks would upset the favored Boston Celtics in 7 games, thanks to the play of Carmelo Anthony and Steph Curry. This would set up a Second Round Matchup between the two teams.
Game 1 vs. New York Knicks
“The Heat will take the series 1-0 lead, as they will blowout the Knicks 99-79, thanks in large part to their defensive effort here tonight. 9 Blocks, 5 by Chris Bosh alone, and 10 steals played a factor in shutting down the Knicks’ offense here tonight.”
Game 2 vs. New York Knicks
“The Heat holding onto a 93-90 lead here. Leading 93-78 at one point, it looked like another Heat blowout victory, but the Knicks came roaring back. A 12-0 run to make it a one possession game. 29 seconds to go. The Knicks used their last timeout, and they will inbound it to Curry. Guarded by Westbrook, he’ll take it down the court, and pull up for a 3. No good! Rebound Bosh, he gives it to Wade, who tries to avoid being fouled, but Smith will tie him up with 20 seconds to go.”
“The Heat will take the 2-0 series lead going back to New York. Avoiding the collapse thanks to the free throw shooting of Dwyane Wade, they get the 96-90 victory.”
Game 3 at. New York Knicks
“Anthony lines up for 3. That’s good! Cutting into the Heat lead 29-22 now.”
“Smith drives, back out to Curry, for 3. That’s good! They now have the lead for the first time tonight. 32-29. A 13-0 run, as the Heat will call a timeout here.”
“Curry drives, the lay-up no good! Rebound Jordan, he kicks it back out to Smith, another 3 pointer for the Knicks! 70-59 now!
“Curry down the lane, back out to Anthony. Another 3 pointer! 79-59, a 20 point lead, and the Heat will call another timeout as the Knicks have been on fire behind the arc tonight.”
“The Knicks will make the series 2-1 now, as they get the 100-80 victory here tonight. Destroying the Miami Heat from behind the arc, shooting 18-30 as the Heat had no answer for it, and we will await Game 4 here in New York.”
Game 4 at. New York Knicks
“The Knicks need a basket here. Down 100-98, they have a chance to tie the game to send it to overtime or win the game with a 3 pointer. They inbound to Curry, 18 seconds to go. Wade hitting 2 free throws, after Smith fouled him on the drive. Curry down the floor, guarded by Livingston. Westbrook still in the locker room after going down with that foot injury. Curry in isolation, he pulls up to the arc, for 3! That’s no good! Rebound Anthony, he kicks it back out to Smith, for the win! He nails the 3 pointer! The Knicks win 101-100! The Game Winning 3 by Smith! They tie the series 2-2 going back to Miami!”
Game 5 vs. New York Knicks
“The Heat take the 3-2 series lead. After their pour showing in New York, they seemed like a different team here at home. Blowing the Knicks out 118-97, thanks to Dwyane Wade who scored 39 points, as Paul George put up 29 points to go along with it. The series will shift back to New York, as the Heat have a chance to close them out in 6.”
Game 6 at. New York Knicks
“It seems like Deja Vu here tonight. The Knicks trailing 90-88 here. 20 seconds to go, they have a chance to either win the game or send it to overtime. The Heat need a stop to close out the series and move onto a second straight Eastern Conference Final. They inbound it to Curry. Guarded by Westbrook. He takes it down the floor, in isolation to wear down the clock, he gives it over to Anthony, who has 35 here tonight. He’ll begin to drive, kicks it back out to Smith, the hero of game 4, he’ll fake the drive, step back 3. Wade gets a piece of it! And Bosh dives for the loose ball, and kicks it up the floor to Westbrook, who slams home the series dagger! 92-88 with 5 seconds to go!”
The Heat would avoid the scare by the New York Knicks and move onto the Eastern Conference Finals, where they were met by the Chicago Bulls in a rematch from last year. However, the Bulls scraped by their first two opponents, defeating the 76ers and Pacers in 7 games each. The Bulls had injury problems leading up to the Conference Finals. Derrick Rose went down with a torn ACL, Luol Deng went down with a Broken Wrist, and Greg Oden still had knee problems.
Game 1 at. Chicago Bulls
“The Heat will take Game 1, thanks to the scoring of Dwyane Wade and Russell Westbrook, combining for 70 of their 102 points, as they pick up the 102-83 victory over the Bulls. Lebron James only held to 18 points, as the Heat take the 1-0 series lead.”
Game 2 at. Chicago Bulls
“The Bulls need anything here. The Heat on a 18-2 run, to take the lead 105-102. They Inbound to Chalmers, who kicks it over to James. Guarded by Wade, he starts to drive, tight defense, he puts up a lay-up. That’s no good, Noah rebound, he kicks it out to Chalmers, for 3! No good! Another rebound Noah, gives it back to James, on the elbow, blocked by Wade! Cole gets the ball, and gives it out to George, who slams home the dunk. 107-102, 1:08 left.”
“Wade’s second free throw is good. 109-102 now, as the Bulls can only watch the clock wear down. 10 seconds to go, the Heat will take the 2-0 series lead going back home to Miami. They are in good position to return to the NBA Finals.”
Game 3 vs. Chicago Bulls
“The Bulls take Game 3. Lebron James making sure his team wouldn’t go down 3-0. Scoring 47 points himself, he seemed to put the team on his back and the Bulls will now cut into the Heat’s series lead 2-1, as we come back to Miami.”
Game 4 vs. Chicago Bulls
“Wade down the lane, the tear drop. That’s good. His first points of the night here coming late in the 1st Half. The Bulls still leading 42-33.”
“Westbrook down the lane, tight defense by Chalmers, he kicks it out to George, who gives it back to Wade, who drives and the slam! 42-40, Wade scoring the Heat’s last 9 points himself, 20 seconds to go. Inbound to Chalmers, he’s stripped by Wade! Who scores the lay-up and is fouled by Chalmers! 42-42, make that the last 11 points scored by Wade!”
“The fast break by the Heat, Westbrook lobs to Wade, slams it home! 29 points for Dwyane Wade who was held pointless for the first 22 minutes of the first half is now on fire here tonight. The Heat are up 62-51, as the Bulls take a timeout.”
“Chalmers pushing it down the floor, guarded by Cole who came in for Westbrook. He’ll try to pass, blocked by Cole! They both dive for the ball, Cole comes up with it, out to Wade, eurosteps around James, the lay-up and the foul! 38 points here tonight, as the Heat have blown their lead open to 75-55.”
“The Heat take a 3-1 series lead thanks in large part to Dwyane Wade’s skills. Scoring 44 points as he was ice cold in the first half, he exploded before halftime and the second half he nearly put the Bulls away himself. The Heat need only one more game to go to the NBA Finals.”
Game 5 at. Chicago Bulls
“James down the lane, the lay-up. Bulls have exploded to start the game 22-4 lead, James already with 10 himself, as the Heat take their first timeout of the night.”
“James in the corner, that’s a good 3 pointer! 33 for him here tonight. 78-50 lead for the Bulls. Lebron doing it all himself again here tonight.”
“Chalmers’ 3 will miss, but James gets the rebound and slams it back in! 88-60 now for the Bulls. 45 points here tonight, as the Bulls have exploded here tonight.”
“The Bulls survive to fight another day. Winning 108-77, in large part to Lebron James’ 51 points, as the Heat could only watch as he did what he wanted here tonight. They will go back to Miami down 3-2.”
Game 6 vs. Chicago Bulls
“George on the elbow, that’s good! The Heat’s first 3 pointer comes a minute before the half, cutting into the Bulls’ lead 45-34.”
“The shot before the half by Cole, that’s good! Another 3 pointer for Miami, as they now are only down 45-40, 3 3 pointers in the last minute of the half to face only a 5 point deficit, as the Bulls were leading by 14 at one point.”
“Livingston to Miller. Another 3 pointer for Miami! They now have the lead for the first time here tonight. 66-64.”
“Westbrook’s shot misses, rebound Wade who kicks it to Miller in the corner. Another 3 pointer! And the Heat have blown their lead wide open. 80-67. A 17-3 run here by the Heat, their 3 point shooting leading the way. Inbound to Chalmers, stripped by Wade! He lays it up! 82-67 now! And the Bulls call a timeout!”
“For the first time since 2006, the Miami Heat will be going to the NBA Finals. They await the winner of the Oklahoma City Thunder or Memphis Grizzlies series. Closing the Bulls out in 6 games, with a blowout victory of 109-83, they win the Eastern Conference!”
The Chicago Bulls couldn’t overcome their injury plagued roster, and fell to the Miami Heat. The team’s first trip to the Finals since 2006, their second in franchise history, they were met with the winners of the Western Conference of Oklahoma City Thunder, who closed the Memphis Grizzlies out in 7 games.
Game 1 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
“Durant on the elbow. That’s good. 10-8 here early in Miami.”
“Durant down the lane, slams it in! The Thunder lead 22-13 now, as the Heat take a timeout.”
“Durant in the corner. That’s good! Kevin Durant on fire here tonight! 20 first half points, as the Thunder now lead 39-19.”
“Durant pulls up behind the arc, bang! 68-45 Thunder lead, as Durant is showing no signs of slowing up here tonight.”
“The Thunder will take Game 1 and with it the 1-0 series lead, as Kevin Durant finishes with 39 points, and the Thunder cruise to the 108-86 victory.”
Game 2 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
“Coach Erik Spoelstra making a lineup change here tonight. Chris Bosh in at Center, as Shane Battier will start at Power Forward. The team needed to do something after the embarrassment of Game 1.”
“Durant the elbow, blocked by Battier! Cole gets the ball, gives it out to George, who lobs it to Wade, who slams it home! The Heat with their first lead of the series 25-24.”
“Durant down the lane, the lay-up, no good! Rebound Bosh, Durant ice cold here tonight, 2-9 from the floor, Battier shutting him down.”
“The Heat will take the 54-39 halftime lead, as hot as Kevin Durant was in Game 1, he is just as cold here tonight. 2-11 from the floor, only 6 points. Shane Battier doing his best effort to keep him from picking the team apart as he did in Game 1.”
“The Heat will tie the series back up 1-1, going back to Oklahoma. Winning 89-70 tonight, thanks to their defense, especially on Kevin Durant. He finishes 5-20, with only 14 points.”
Game 3 at. Oklahoma City Thunder
“The Thunder need something here. They were leading by 18 points as the 4th Quarter started. Now the Heat have the 1 point lead, 96-95. 23 seconds left, there will be no shot clock. Inbound to Fisher, who quickly gives it over to Durant. Battier on him. His defense stopping him from repeating anything close to his Game 1 scoring. Only 18 points here tonight. He will be in isolation, now Wade comes over, double teamed, he doesn’t know what to do! He tries to throw it up court, somehow Sefolosha somehow comes down with it, guarded by Westbrook, he puts up a 3! No good! The Heat take the 96-95 victory, and the advantage in the series 2-1.”
Game 4 at. Oklahoma City Thunder
“Miller lines up for 3, that’s good! The Heat cut into the Thunder’s lead 35-20 now.”
“Wade down the lane, out to Battier in the corner, it’s off before the buzzer, another 3 pointer! All tied up 35-35 now! 18-0 run by the Heat to close out the first half. The Heat coming back to life in the last 4 minutes of the first half, as they tied the game 35-35 going into the half.”
“George’s shot, no good, rebound Bosh, and he slams it down! 52-42 lead for the Heat now!”
“Durant down the lane, blocked from behind by Wade! Battier gets the ball, out to George down the lane, slams it home! 75-55 now!”
“The Thunder have come back to life here. The Heat allowing a 20-2 run.They still have a chance to ice the game here however. 28 seconds remaining in the game. Still leading 77-75. Inbound to Wade. Guarded by Butler. He takes it down the floor, isolation, Durant coming over for the double team, bounce pass to George, who pulls up for 3! That’s good! 80-75, with 19 seconds to go!”
“The Heat avoid the collapse here tonight, escaping with the 80-75 victory, they now have a chance to close the Thunder out in 5 games, with the 3-1 series lead, to win their franchise’s second title.”
Game 5 at. Oklahoma City Thunder
“Miller for 3! That’s good. 20-17 Miami.”
“Westbrook driving, kicks it over to the corner where Miller is! Another 3 pointer! 33-28 now.”
“Wade down the lane, the lay-up is good! 38-28 now, 8 seconds left in the first half. Inbound to Fisher, who kicks it up the floor, intercepted by Battier, who drives down the floor, behind the arc and before the buzzer. That’s good! 41-28 lead into the half, the Heat need to hold on for one half to win the title!”
“George down the lane, misses the bank in, Rebound Andersen, out to Miller, another 3 pointer from Miller! 4-4 here tonight and the Heat have blown the lead up to 53-34.”
“Cole in isolation, a quick pass to Miller, another 3 pointer! 6-6 from behind the arc! And the Heat have no plans in stopping their offensive barrage here tonight. 78-50 now!”
“The Miami Heat have won the NBA Finals in 5 games! Closing out the Thunder in 5 games! 110-89 here tonight, the Heat will get their second title in franchise history. Their bench coming to life when they had to, scoring 56 points, most of that coming from Mike Miller’s 8 3 pointers.”
2012 NBA Finals
Miami Heat def. Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1
FINALS MVP Dwyane Wade
Author’s Notes:
New season is here. The Heat finally get their title, the same result OTL by finishing the Thunder off in 5 games. The Bulls can’t avoid Derrick Rose’s ACL injury, which causes them to stumble throughout the playoffs. Only time will tell if he recovers from it or not. So as always enjoy the season, and the offseason will be up next.