The NBA Playoffs' Eastern Conference Finals are on a brief break. In a way, this is good news because fans can catch their breath as they await for a victor to surface out of the East. This previous week has seen some pretty intense basketball games take place as the San Antonio Spurs swept the Memphis Grizzlies to advance to the NBA Finals.
The Heat took Game 5 and have command of the series as they are up 3-2 over the Indiana Pacers. It was a game that once again saw LeBron James dominate as he scored 16 of his 30 points in the third quarter. Here, the Heat extended their lead for good and never looked back. Now, as Game 6 approaches, the Heat are heading into that game with a closers mentality. They don't want to make American Airlines Arena a neutral game as a Game 7 would favor Indiana as far as momentum.
Game 6 will be do or die for the Pacers. That means, Paul George, Roy Hibbert and George Hill have to play like everything is on the line. David West has probably been the most successful Pacer this series and he is truly consistent. He can shoot the jumper, get rebounds on both ends and mentally and physically wear out the opponent.
Game 6 Date: Saturday, June 1
Game 6 Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 6 Channel- Where to Watch: TNT
It's the usual suspects, Charlie, Kenny, Ernie and Shaq on TNT's coverage of Game 6. Join them at 8 p.m. ET for the preview, halftime and postgame coverage of Game 6.
Reggie Miller, who shouldn't be allowed to work and cover the games, will be doing the live play-by-play for TNT. L
