MyGuy Miyagi: We're back, Finals are upon us.

June 5, 2014

We're baccccckkkkkk! What has it been? Five days w/out basketball? Wow....we are down to our very last series of the 2013-2014 NBA season. We end with a rematch of last year's final, the Heat and the Spurs. The Heat won in seven games last year...but it took a furious and impressive rally by the Heat to win the title last year. The Spurs have been in "attack mode" all year long and they look stronger than they did before. The Heat? Well... they just have the best player in the NBA right now.

The Spurs and the Heat played seven games last year in the finals and the Heat won the series 4-3. The Heat and Spurs played two games this season and each team won on its home floor. So...yeah it's going to be close. Both teams are relatively healthier this year (depending on Tony Parker) and the desire, passion and drive for each team is through the roof.

Finals Schedule:
Game 1: June 5, Thursday
Game 2: June 8, Sunday
Game 3: June 10, Tuesday
Game 4: June 12, Thursday
Game 5: June 15, Sunday (if necessary)
Game 6: June 17, Tuesday (if necessary)
Game 7: June 20, Friday (if necessary)

My twitter is @HuuMyGuy. I will tweet out who I have in at the start of quarters, if any of the main stars go to the bench and if I make changes during the game. I also have this chat room for us to converse about the game in.

It's follow Friday Thursday! I can't always tweet about the game, but follow these peeps on twitter! We have engaging NBA discussions and the more people you know the more advice that can be given.

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I'm going to try an rank the players on these teams so you have choices on who to switch too. James is a good starting point, but if a team gets hot. That could really change the series.

PYP Player: Protect Your Points Player (When you hit 150 in a quarter): Kabongo (Spurs). What is the PYP Player?

The Miami Heat

This is the Heat's fourth consecutive finals appearances. They're trying for the third straight championship. This could be the last time that Lebron, Bosh, Wade and Ray Allen play for the same team. (Allen can retire, Bosh/Wade/James all have chances to move to different teams next year). If they can win three in a row, a lot of dominoes could fall.

The San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs have been the model of consistency for ages now. This could be their fifth championship in 15 years. The Spurs are a LOT older than the Heat, this could be their lost shot at a title. The Heat may have better talent near the top, the Spurs bench players and team model are the advantage of this team. Oh yeah, the Heat beat the Spurs last year in the finals, the first time the Spurs have EVER lost in the finals in the Duncan era..... I don't think revenge is a strong enough word to describe San Antonio's motivation.

Rank:

1. Lebron James: (Points A, Rebounds B, Assists B, Blocks B-, Steals B-, Free Throw % B, Streak A-)  Guess what? He's still the best player on the court. The Spurs don't care though, they just knocked Kevin Durant out of the playoffs. James will still get his. The Spurs will play him tough, but James will still get his. Diaw was one of the most effective defender on James, ironically. But I don't think we'll see more than 20 minutes of Diaw vs James. James is still the safest bet to start quarters with or if you just don't know who's hot. That can change though.
2. Tim Duncan: (Pts A-, Rebs A-, Blks A-, FT% B, Streak B) The Big Fundamental is still getting done. Timmy is 38 years old! Almost a decade older than Lebron, but he's still chugging strong. The Spurs can spread the ball around, but the Heat will be mostly confined to their big three. But don't be surprised if Duncan is leading the Spurs when they are hot.
3. Dwyane Wade: (Pts B-, Rebs C, Asts B-. FT% B-, Streak B-) This third spot was hard to determine. If Parker was fully healthy, it would be him here, but he isn't. I assume Danny Green will guard Wade while Leonard takes on Lebron. Bosh will have either Splitter or Duncan on him so it will be harder for Bosh to score. Wade looks much healthier than last season and I think he can lead the Heat when James is out. 
4. Tony Parker: (Pts A-, Asts A-, Stls B-, FT% B, Streak B-) *If he is healthy. Parker didn't play the entire 2nd half of game 6 against the Thunder. He's had two separate injuries already - a quad and an ankle. But, if he's close to 90% health, he has the best matchup. Chalmers and Cole won't be able to defend him. The Heat might have to move Wade to play defense on him.
5. Chris Bosh: (Pts B, Rebs B+, Blks B, FT% B, Streak B) If Bosh can hit the three, that'll open things up for him. He'll play like he did against the Nets in round two. If he can't, he'll have trouble like he did in the first few games against the Pacers. He's got some tough defenders on him, but if his three point shot looks good, that gives him the advantage.
6. Kawhi Leonard: (Pts B-, Rebs B, Asts C, Steals B, FT% B, Streak B-) He is more of a defensive player, but he can really get some good offense in;  steals that lead to fast break assists and dunks and the like. If he played more when Lebron was out, he would be a great bench player to play, but he won't have that much opportunity to be the lone star (pun unintended) on the court like Lance Stephenson was.  
7. Manu Ginobili: Ginobili is much healthier (like Wade) this year as well. He'll have a chance to play and be "the guy" when James/Bosh/Wade/Duncan/Parker are out. He's been hot lately and could very well jump Ginobili in the ranks.
8. Danny Green: Green had his coming out party last year against the Heat. If he gets hot and starts draining 3s again, he could easily get a streak.
9. Patty Mills: With Parker's injury, we might see Mills take a slightly bigger role. If Parker is out for an extended time. Bam, Mills takes an upshot. Don't start him over James or anything, but when the bench unit is out.
10. Ray Allen: The Heat will NEED bench scoring. Allen is the best bench player they have. Last year they got unexpected production out of Mike Miller. Maybe Rashard Lewis or Shane Battier comes up to this spot.
11. Splitter, Battier, Lewis, Andersen: These guys may have one good quarter.

Beasley, Chalmers, Hamilton, Haslem, Oden, Baynes, Daye, D. James will be inconsequential most likely.

(In case of blow out games. Names you should know.)

Spurs-- Out of five Blowout games against the Thunder, the Spurs played Ayeres, Baynes, Bellinelli, Bonner and Joseph a lot. I like Joseph out of the bunch, but really, it's like throwing a dart.
Heat-- Didn't have many blowout games lineups, But Andersen gets blocks and rebounds when he is in. Tony Douglas and James Jones can shoot 3s. It will be UGLY if this gets any blow out games.

Alright, and in the saddest news. I don't get to finish the Finals! I'm leaving the country next week and will not see game 4. But I think I've given you enough knowledge and tools that you guys will be fine without me. You guys have grown up so fast, and I'm so proud. *tear*


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