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Review: Game 2 - Game 3 Tonight

The Miami Heat withstood a late rally by the Oklahoma City Thunder to win Game 2 100-96. Here are some notes from Thursday night's game in preparation for Game 3 tonight. From Game 2: Areas for Improvement: Miami Heat Play stronger inside - use Joel Anthony or Ronny Turiaf more or make Chris Bosh and LeBron James play more in the paint on offense Chris Bosh started at center and had 16 points, 15 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 assist, and 1 steal. His +11 +/- was greatly needed this game, especially with Udonis Haslem struggling off the bench and posting a team-worst -10 +/-.  Consider swapping out Mike Miller for James Jones - Miller is the better overall player but still seems to be slumping, while Jones plays his 3-point specialist role well James Jones got 6 minutes of action; Mike Miller got 1 minute of action. Both posted negative +/-'s (-3; -1). Jones made one field goal while Miller made 2 free throws and had 1 rebound. The real story was Shane Battier, who shot ...

Statistical Observations from Game 1 & Suggestions for Improvement

In a Finals matchup of more perimeter-oriented teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder asserted themselves more than the Miami Heat en route to a Game 1 victory. Here are some statistical observations from the game: Fastbreak Points: OKC 24, MIA 4 -- Regular Season: OKC 16.3 FBPPG, MIA 13.4 FBPPG; OKC 11.4 Opp FBPPG, MIA 11.4 Opp FBPPG  Points in the Paint: OKC 56, MIA 40 -- Regular Season: MIA 42.1 PiPPG, OKC 41.4 PiPPG  Free-throw Attempts: OKC 27, MIA 18 Only Heat player with a positive +/-: Joel Anthony +3 Rebounds: OKC 43, MIA 35 Blocks: OKC 3, MIA 1 -- Regular Season: OKC 8.17 BPG, MIA 5.38 BPG Other +/-: MIA: Chris Bosh -16, LeBron James -11, Udonis Haslem -10 Other +/-: OKC: Kevin Durant +15, Russell Westbrook +14, Thabo Sefolosha +14, Nick Collison +13 Areas for Improvement: Miami Heat Play stronger inside - use Joel Anthony or Ronny Turiaf more or make Chris Bosh and LeBron James play more in the paint on offense Consider swapping out Mike Miller for Jam...