Tonight, we continue the NBA Finals discussion with a Game 2 discussion with Mel (Follow her at @Mel_Loves_LAL on Twitter). Miami withstood a late OKC charge to even up the series at 1 a piece, with Game 3 coming Sunday at 5:00 (if you're in LA, 8:00 out East).
What was the biggest difference between Games 1 and 2?
Mel: The biggest difference was definitely how Miami came out to start the game and how they mantained that focus. Dwyane Wade was much better than in Game 1.
I've never liked singling out players, as you know, but how much, on a scale of 1-10, did Westbrook affect OKC tonight?
Mel: I won't say he was the biggest problem, but he was a major part of it. I'd say an 8. He wants this so bad and I see it. I can also appreciate it, but at the same time, he needs to be smart about the decisions he makes. He's going to cost them this series if he doesn't play smarter.
Why do you think the Thunder keep getting off to slow starts in this series? Is it simply hustle/energy, or something else?
Mel: It's definitely their energy. They come out sluggish and lacking intensity. It's also nerves. They look so scared at times.
Which player has been the biggest surprise of the series and the biggest disappointment so far, after 2 games?
Mel: Thus far, the biggest surprise has been Battier. He's playing great defense and offense for Miami which helps to take so much pressure off of James and Wade. The biggest difference has been Westbrook. His stat line may say that he's been efficient, but watching him be so anxious and stagnant on offense, then to see him lack on D is not fun to watch because he's such a high caliber player. I'd like to see him make better decisions as well as move the ball. He's go to expand his court vision.
Last one, who wins on Sunday?
Mel: Miami will win on Sunday.
Thanks again to Mel Young for her participation in this discussion.
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