Hunger

"And I've been waiting for this moment, for all my life..."


Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight


The Miami Heat made the most of their return trip to the Finals, defending their home court 92-84.


Teamwork


The Heat put together a total offensive and defensive effort, as LeBron James led with 24-points, and 9-rebounds, while Dwyane Wade added 22-points, 10-rebounds, and 6-assists...but it was their second unit that surprised the Mavericks, as Mario Chalmers played 27 crucial minutes...providing Miami with 12-points off the bench.


Game 1 means everything and nothing...it sets the table, and jumpstarts the series. However it's the visiting franchise that has everything to gain and nothing to lose. All you can ask for as the road team is a split, and flight back to their place with the home court advantage.


Even with the victory, the pressure remains on the Heat to take care of business on Thursday and go to Dallas with a 2-0 lead. 


Tonight the difference was LeBron James, and like the saying goes...heavy is the head that wears the crown...James answered the call, and he now stands 3-wins from a date with NBA history.


Game 2 on Thursday should be a much better game, and you can expect to witness an all out battle.


Words: @axgilbert


Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images