It's not that LeBron James didn't have a good game during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, it's that Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook shined.
Durant played spectacularly in Game 1 as he hit 3-pointers in key moments and together with Russell Westbrook totaled 63 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists.
LeBron on the other hand scored a NBA Finals career high of 30 points and combined to Wade and Bosh totaled 49 points, 25 rebounds, and 12 assists.
James is making his third appearance in an NBA Finals after the Heat unsuccessfully lost to the Mavericks in 2011 and when the Cavs were swept by the Spurs in 2007.
For Durant, it's his first appearance.
Durant could've debut in an NBA Finals last year but the Thunder was eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks in the Western conference Finals.
This year, the Thunder has come back stronger than ever. They resemble a train going full force that hasn't lost any steam on its way to the league's final series. Miami, on the other hand, seems as if their strong play is going to suffer a breakdown any moment (how longer can LeBron's shoulders withstand the weight?).
Game 2 represents a lot. Not only should it set the tone of the remaining games to come but the game, who many predict will be a repeat of Game 1, will further help reveal Miami's weaknesses as a championship-caliber team.
Game 2 takes place tonight in OKC at 9 p.m. ET and it will be broadcasted live on TV by ABC.
For a free online streaming of Game 2, click here (ESPN3).
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