It wasn’t even that close on Sunday as the Thunder rolled to a 103-87 win over the Heat in a battle between two of the NBA’s top teams.
Heat Vs. Thunder Final: Oklahoma City Wins 103-87
The Thunder played nearly 48 minutes of flawless basketball, swarming Miami defensively while shooting 54.5 percent from the field.
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Heat Vs. Thunder Scoring Update: Oklahoma City Up 60-49 At The Half
In one of their strongest defensive performances of the season, the Thunder used their length and athleticism to bother Miami’s normally free-flowing offense, forcing 11 turnovers in the first half.
In front of a rowdy Oklahoma City home crowd, the Thunder raced up and down the court, something that rarely happens to Miami.
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In what could be an NBA Finals preview, Oklahoma City’s offense had the edge on Miami’s defense, as the Thunder shot 65 percent from the floor while getting out to a 25-24 lead after the first quarter.
James had six points on 3-5 shooting while dishing out three assists; Durant had seven points on 3-4 shooting and three assists.
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