I remember how when Oklahoma City met Miami in the Finals a few years I speculated that the series could mark the beginning of a rivalry that could last several years. Instead, it was the only time the two teams met in the Finals.
Dare I say the same thing now about the Cavs and the Dubs? By having a second meeting, the series is already one more than the Heat-Thunder matchup. What we do know is that there's no shortage of compelling interests in this Finals matchup.
While I initially thought that most people would be pulling for the long-deprived city of Cleveland in this series, sentiments expressed on sports radio and have proven that there is still no shortage of hate for LeBron James. I found that somewhat shocking, although I really shouldn't be surprised if a number of people now identify themselves as Warriors fans.
Getting both games right last round brought me to 11-3 in these playoffs. Unlike the playoffs in the NHL, there are very rarely surprises in the NBA Playoffs. That said, the last round marked another increase in my personal viewing as the Western Conference Finals largely proved to be the most must-see stuff we've gotten in these playoffs. I'm guessing that I'll be making it a point to try and take in most of the remaining games in this basketball season.
I already picked with my heart over my head in the Stanley Cup Final, so I'm going with my head in this one. And despite my wishes to see Cleveland finally, finally get its championship, I anticipate Golden State just doing what it always does and going berserk from beyond the arc when necessary and breaking every Cavalier fan's heart. I'll root like hell for Cleveland (partially just because I'd love for the Warriors' 73-win season to end without a title), but I honestly do not expect LeBron's heroics to overcome probably the msot complete team in the NBA.
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