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2012 NBA Finals The Miami Heat defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to capture the best-of-seven championship series four games to one.
Game 5: Heat close out the series.
LeBron James (6) of the Miami Heat celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Finals Championship trophy after they won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
LeBron James (6) of the Miami Heat celebrates with the Bill Russell Finals MVP trophy after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to capture the best-of-seven championship series four games to one.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
LeBron James (6) of the Miami Heat celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Finals Championship trophy after they won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh (1) reacts after winning Game 5.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
Miami Heat president Pat Riley and Juwan Howard celebrate after winning Game 5.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
LeBron James (6) and Dwyane Wade (3) of the Miami Heat celebrate late in the fourth quarter. The Miami Heat won the NBA Finals, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to capture the best-of-seven championship series four games to one.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) and shooting guard Dwyane Wade react in the final moments of the second half of Game 5, after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to capture the best-of-seven championship series four games to one.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
Oklahoma City Thunder players watch action against the Miami Heat during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA finals. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
Russell Westbrook (0) of the Oklahoma City Thunder covers his face as he kneels on the court in the second half of Game 5.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during the second half. The Miami Heat won the NBA Finals, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to capture the best-of-seven championship series four games to one.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
Series MVP LeBron James of the Miami Heat looks to move against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 5. The Miami Heat won the NBA Finals, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to capture the best-of-seven championship series four games to one.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
LeBron James of the Miami Heat scores against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 5.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
Shane Battier (31) of the Miami Heat reacts after he made a 3-point basket in the second half against Kevin Durant (35) of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5. Heat win 121-106.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
Mike Miller (13) of the Miami Heat reacts after making a 3-point basket in the fourth quarter against Kevin Durant (35) of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
Mario Chalmers (15) of the Miami Heat pushes Kevin Durant (35) of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5. Heat win 121-106.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
LeBron James (6) of the Miami Heat drives for a shot attempt in the second half against Serge Ibaka (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
Kevin Durant (35) of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks in the first half against the Miami Heat in Game 5.
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Game 5: Heat close out the series.
LeBron James (6) of the Miami Heat stands with his head down during pregame festivities at American Airlines Arena in Miami.
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Game 4: Heat win third straight, 104-98, and move to within one game of a title
Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) reels in the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) defends.
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Game 4: Heat win third straight, 104-98, and move to within one game of a title
Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers (15) scores between Oklahoma City's James Harden and Nick Collison.
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Game 4: Heat win third straight, 104-98, and move to within one game of a title
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks against the Miami Heat.
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Game 4: Heat win third straight, 104-98, and move to within one game of a title
Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (0) scores over Oklahoma City Thunder defenders Nick Collison (3rd from left), Kendrick Perkins (4th from left) and Russell Westbrook (right).
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Game 4: Heat win third straight, 104-98, and move to within one game of a title
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks reacts to a play in the second half.
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Game 4: Heat win third straight, 104-98, and move to within one game of a title
Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) finishes over Oklahoma City's Nick Collison (4).
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Game 4: Heat win third straight, 104-98, and move within one game of a title
Miami Heat forward LeBron James is helped off the court in the fourth quarter.
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LeBron James of the Miami Heat goes to the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. Miami wins 91-85 to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Hip-hop artist Lil' Wayne attends Game 3 of the 2012 NBA Finals. Miami wins 91-85 to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Miami Heat President Pat Riley watches action between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat during the second half of Game 3. Miami wins 91-85 to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, left, drives past Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers in the second half of Game 3. Miami wins 91-85 to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) react during the second half of Game 3. Miami wins 91-85 to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) dunks as power forward Serge Ibaka (9) from Republic of Congo and Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) look on during the first half of Game 3. Miami wins 91-85 to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh, center, dunks the ball in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins, left, and forward Kevin Durant in the first half of Game 3. Miami wins 91-85 to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Mario Chalmers (15) of the Miami Heat drives against Derek Fisher (37) of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the 2012 NBA Finals. Miami wins 91-85 to take a 2-1 series lead.
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LeBron James, left, of the Miami Heat breaks away from the pack during Game 3. Miami wins 91-85 to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of Game 3. Miami wins 91-85 to take a 2-1 series lead.
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LeBron James (6) of the Miami Heat holds the ball as he is fouled late in the fourth quarter of Game 2 by Russell Westbrook (0) of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Heat win 100-96 and the series moves to Miami tied 1-1.
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, left, shoots and misses over Miami Heat forward LeBron James in the final moments of the fourth quarter of Game 2. The Heat win 100-96 and the series moves to Miami tied 1-1.
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Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) goes to the basket around Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh (1) during Game 2. The Heat win 100-96 and the series moves to Miami tied 1-1.
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Kevin Durant (35) of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks the ball over Shane Battier (31) of the Miami Heat in the fourth quarter of Game 2. The Heat win 100-96 and the series moves to Miami tied 1-1.
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Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts against the Miami Heat during the second half. The Heat win 100-96 and the series moves to Miami tied 1-1.
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LeBron James (6) of the Miami Heat looks to drive on Kevin Durant (35) of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter of Game 2 of the 2012 NBA Finals at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
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LeBron James (6) of the Miami Heat goes up for a dunk against Serge Ibaka (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half of Game 2 of the 2012 NBA Finals at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (9) from Republic of Congo and Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh tip off Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City.
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Miami Heat's LeBron James pressures Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (left).
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Miami Heat small forward LeBron James backs down Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half.
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha (2) during the first half.
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) elevates over Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade during the first half,
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (right) dunks over Miami Heat center Joel Anthony (top, left) and forward Chris Bosh.
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Miami Heat small forward LeBron James dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half.
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook and Miami Heat small forward Shane Battier go after a loose ball during the first half.
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Derek Fisher (37) lofts a shot over Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade during the second half.
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) loses the ball as Miami Heat small forward Shane Battier defends during the second half.
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins drives to the basket against the Miami Heat in the second half.
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Miami Heat small forward LeBron James shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Nick Collison (4) during the second half.
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers and Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Nick Collison (4) go after a loose ball during the second half,
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket against Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (1) in the second half.
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Kevin Durant reacts after knocking down a jumper in the second half.
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Game 1: Thunder win 105-94, take 1-0 series lead
Miami Heat Executive Alonzo Mourning, Heat President Pat Riley and wife Chris Riley watch Game 1.
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