The NBA Finals Are Here!

By Sreevatsa Gottada
Entertainment Editor

          Last year's NBA finals had dramatic finishes, clutch shots, intense rivalries, and more. This year, we will get a rematch of the two teams who played against each other last year, the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs. Who will prevail on top this time? Will LeBron James put his team on top and ascend the NBA history books? Or will Tim Duncan and the veteran Spurs go out with a bang?

          Last year, the finals series was evenly matched at first, the Heat and Spurs were tied at 2-2 albeit the games weren't as evenly matched. The Spurs eventually won game five, and took a 3-2 lead to the series. The Heat were backed up onto a wall, and it was a do-or-die situation. During game six, the Spurs answered on every Heat run, and eventually were up five with about 28 seconds remaining. After LeBron made a three, Kawhi Leonard was fouled as the Heat were trying to gain another possession. He missed a crucial free throw which lead the Heat to be down only three points. With that in mind, LeBron took a three at the other side, and missed. Chris Bosh grabbed the rebound, and passed it to Ray Allen as he was backing up to the three point line. Dozens of Heat fans froze as the shot was in the air, but then went into a frenzy when it went through the hoop. The Heat had forced overtime which they won, and in conclusion, forced a game seven. While the final game went back and forth, the Heat eventually got away with it when LeBron hit crucial jump shots. The Spurs played valiantly, but just could not extinguish the Heat.

          This year's NBA finals are sure to be an amazing one. Be sure to mark your calendars and set your DVRs, because this is a must-see! And since last year's finals went to seven games, this year's finals are sure to be a dogfight up until the player's last breath, as well. Who knows, maybe Danny Green can get got again, and lead the Spurs to a championship? Or, Dwyane Wade being healthy can tip the scale in favor of Miami? All we know is that we'll have to see to find out.