Game 1 of the 2013 NBA Finals gets underway tonight as the San Antonio Spurs battle the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena, 9 ET on ABC. The Miami Heat are making their third consecutive trip to the NBA Finals and are looking to win their second consecutive NBA Championship after winning the NBA Title last year against the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games. The Heat are also looking for their third championship in franchise history as they defeated the Dallas Mavericks in 2006. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs are looking for their fifth NBA Championship in franchise history.
The Heat are coming off a hard-fought seven game series against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals while the Spurs are coming off a four game series sweep over the Memphis Grizzlies.
This year's NBA Finals should be focused on the Heats' big three against the Spurs' big three as LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh take on Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili. Back when LeBron was in Cleveland, the Spurs swept the Cavaliers in four games in the 2007 NBA Finals, now LeBron gets his chance for redemption, looking for his 2nd NBA Championship with the Miami Heat as he looks to build his legacy. Cleveland in 2007, Miami in 2011, LeBron has gone through disappointment, but now after winning his first elusive title last year with the Heat, he will now have a chance to silence the critics as he is becoming one of the best players to play the game. This won't be an easy task as the San Antonio Spurs are a storied franchise with veteran players who now how to win championships.
The Spurs and Heat lay it all on the line as a champion will be crowned in the few weeks to come.
My prediction - Spurs in 7. This will be a thrilling series, but the Spurs are too well coached and have enough veteran players that know how to win.
Here is your NBA Finals Schedule:
Game 1: Tonight at 9 ET on ABC (In Miami)
Game 2: Sunday at 8 ET on ABC (In Miami)
Game 3: Tuesday at 9 ET on ABC (In San Antonio)
Game 4: June 13th at 9 ET on ABC (In San Antonio)
Game 5: June 16th at 8 ET on ABC (In San Antonio) If Necessary
Game 6: June 18th at 9 ET on ABC (In Miami) If Necessary
Game 7 June 20th at 9 ET on ABC (In Miami) If Necessary
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