Mavs Heat Game 1 of the NBA Finals [Jay Moussab]

After overcoming a 18 point deficit in Game 6 the Dallas Mavericks will host the Eastern Conference champions the Miami Heat thursday at 9 on ch. 7. The Dallas Mavericks have beaten the Miami Heat both times they played in the regular season (103-90 and 112-76). Shaq was injured for the first meeting between the two teams.

Also you have to consider how well the Miami Heat are playing now. They actually look like a team compared to the start of the season. Give credit to Pat Riley, he has done an excellent job in the post season with the Miami Heat.

My Prediction - Dallas in 7 just because of Dirk Nowitzki and Avery Johnson's defensive scheme.