Originally Posted by
The Kraken
OKC has been up in all 3 games, won one of them. OKC was up by 10 in the last game and had Miami on the ropes when Brooks was forced to sit Durant with 4 fouls in the 3rd Quarter. He also took Westbrook off the floor to finish the 3rd leaving the OKC offense anemic at best.
So heres the deal, OKC has proven that they are at least as good as Miami in all 3 games. Durant rarely gets into foul trouble, especially that early. He will not be in foul trouble like that again tomorrow. I think Brooks learned that against this Miami team, he cannot sit both Westbrook and Durant together that long. He's been brilliant in making adjustments this post season and I expect that to continue.
Also, Harden has only played well in 1 of the 3 games. Harden is a really, really good player and Miami has done nothing to stop him, he's just playing poorly. He should play better in game 4.
OKC has been down in this playoffs a ton. They've trailed games by 13, 15 and 18 and came back to win the game. They've been down to SA 2 games to 0 and came back to win the series after winning 4 straight. A San Antonio team that had won 20 straight and was playing better than any team in the NBA, including the Heat. So OKC has resolve. They will not lie down and call it quits. The only frustration to this point I've seen on their faces has to do with bad calls.
So boys, bet OKC ML. Miami loves taking games off and being up 2-1 is a perfect time for them to take a mental vacation.
Take the Thunder at +money and thank me later.