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WOW! What a game one in the Eastern Conference finals last night between the Pacers and the Heat. As a fan, I hope this is a measuring stick for how competitive this series will be. The Pacers led the Heat in Miami for a good bit of the game, with the Heat pulling in front in the 4th period. Then the game began the see saw back and forth with either LeBron or Paul George making one great play after another. Now the Pacers had way too many turnovers, but the Heat were not without their mistakes. Take Dwayne Wade fouling Paul George attempting a three point shot with time running out, and eventually fouling out! The game had ended in a 92 – 92 tie. (George had made a gorgeous three point shot at the end of regulation) Paul George made all three free throws and the Pacers go up 103-102. In OT, Tyler Hansbrough came up big for the Pacers but the burning question all day today on ESPN, why was he in the game at the end, and not Roy Hibbert (remember the block on Melo’s shot?). Well, Coach Vogel had decided to go small, and hey, if it works, he is brilliant, if not, he’s an idiot. Isn’t that the way it always goes? With the OT winding down, 2.2 seconds left the Heat inbound the ball to LeBron who drives uncontested into the lane for a layup and game over, Heat win 103 – 102. What can you say, could Hibbert have stopped him? George Hill could not guard him, who can? All I can say is what a great game, what a great effort by both teams, and I hope the next game is that good and/or better.
P.S. I am pulling for the Pacers and I am not crucifying Vogel.
