OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Whether it's ill-advised shots, poor defense or just bad luck, the Oklahoma City Thunder will need to avoid their early-game meltdowns if they're going to win the NBA championship.
In the series opener of the best-of-seven NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Tuesday, the Thunder trailed by 13 in the first half before rallying to win 105-94.
On Thursday, an 18-2 deficit the start the game was too much to overhaul and the Thunder lost, 100-96, to suffer their first postseason home setback this year after nine straight...