#RUSSELL WESTBROOK GAME LOG SERIES#
Along the way, they managed to overcome serious series deficits that nearly eliminated them from the postseason, but they had strings of victories to let them survive. In the playoffs, they defeated the New York Knicks (4–1), Indiana Pacers (4–2) and Boston Celtics (4–3) on their way to the Finals. In the regular season, the Heat finished with 46 victories, good for second in the Eastern Conference. Their other Finals appearance was in 2006, when they defeated the Mavericks to win their first NBA title. This was also their second Finals appearance in the " Big Three" era, being led by superstar LeBron James, shooting guard Dwyane Wade, and power forward Chris Bosh. This was the second consecutive appearance for the Heat, after losing to the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. The Heat appeared in the Finals in 2006, defeating the Dallas Mavericks, and were defeated by the Mavericks in the 2011 Finals. The 2012 Finals also marked the Miami Heat's second consecutive appearance in the NBA Finals and its third appearance overall. Ironically, these three teams were the opponents of the Thunder in the Western Playoffs this year. It was the only time between the season of 014 that neither the Los Angeles Lakers, the San Antonio Spurs nor the Dallas Mavericks represented the Western Conference in the NBA Finals. The 2012 Thunder team was the second-youngest NBA Finals team in history. Prior to 2012, the franchise last played in the NBA Finals in 1996 as the SuperSonics, losing to the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls. Previously known as the Seattle SuperSonics, the Thunder had not reached the Finals since relocating from Seattle, Washington to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma before the start of the 2008–2009 season. The 2012 Finals marked the fourth time in franchise history that the Oklahoma City Thunder played in the NBA Finals. Heat forward LeBron James was named the Finals MVP. The Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat defeated the Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder four games to one to win their second NBA title. The 2012 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2011–12 season, and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. * All statistics courtesy of Basketball-Reference.2012 basketball championship series 2012 NBA Finals They will need him to be every bit the Westbrook of old once they reach the postseason. This is a good sign for the Thunder their star point guard seems to be on the road back to dominance. He certainly looked in rhythm on Tuesday night. Blessed to be able to do that in such a short amount of time." And that is why the rest of the league circles those three teams on the calendar a career night is virtually guaranteed.Īfter the game, Westbrook told Royce Young of the Daily Thunder about his current approach to each game: "It's crazy. Between Philadelphia, New York (three) and the Boston Celtics (three), Atlantic Division teams have allowed 11 of the 27 triple-doubles recorded in the NBA this season.
The Sixers have now allowed five triple-doubles to opponents in 2013-14, the highest total in the league. He certainly chose a fitting opponent for this feat. Only Stephen Curry (three) and Lance Stephenson (four) have more. The two triple-doubles on the season tie him with teammate Kevin Durant, Nicolas Batum and Joakim Noah.
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