NBA Finals: Shoe is on the other foot this year

Last year, the Heat split the first two NBA Finals games on its home floor. Now, Miami heads home with a chance to close out the series at American Airlines Arena.

By Anthony Slater | Modified: June 15, 2012 at 12:00 am | Published: June 16, 2012

The Miami Heat players can relate to how the Thunder is feeling right now.

In fact, just last season, nearly a year ago to the day, Miami was in the exact same position.

Miami’s LeBron James drives past the Thunder’s Thabo Sefolosha during Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman

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After a smooth and well-executed series opener, the Heat struck first in the 2011 NBA Finals, trouncing Dallas 92-84 and gaining early momentum in front of an energetic home crowd.

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