The Oklahoma City Thunder earned their trip to the NBA Finals by defeating the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs. The Miami Heat had to travel through the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, and Boston Celtics.
Starting Tuesday, June 12, 2012 the best of the West will take on the best of the East to determine the 2011-12 NBA Champions.
Can Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and the rest of the Thunder defeat the trio of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and the Heat? Will James finally get the ring he has sought for the past nine seasons with no success?
Note: All start times Eastern
Tuesday, June 12- Miami Heat at Oklahoma City Thunder, 9 p.m. (ABC, TSN)
Thursday, June 14- Miami Heat at Oklahoma City Thunder, 9 p.m. (ABC, TSN)
Sunday, June 17- Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat, 8 p.m. (ABC, TSN)
Tuesday, June 19- Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat, 9 p.m. (ABC, TSN)
Thursday, June 21- Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat, 9 p.m. (ABC, TSN) if necessary
Sunday, June 24- Miami Heat at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8 p.m. (ABC, TSN) if necessary
Tuesday, June 26- Miami Heat at Oklahoma City Thunder, 9 p.m. (ABC, TSN) if necessary
Sources:
All data provided by NBA.com
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