Who won the 2012 NBA Finals?
The Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games to win the 2012 NBA Finals. Miami won their second championship in franchise history, with the series concluding on the 21st of June.
Questions about 2012 NBA Finals
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Who was named MVP of the 2012 NBA Finals?
LeBron James was named the 2012 NBA Finals MVP. He averaged 28.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 7.4 assists across the five games, capping the series with his first triple-double of the season in the clinching game.
How did the 2012 NBA Finals series play out game by game?
Oklahoma City won Game 1 on the 12th of June, 105-94. Miami then won the next four games: 100-96 in Game 2, 91-85 in Game 3, 104-98 in Game 4, and 121-106 in Game 5 to clinch the series.
What happened to James Harden after the 2012 NBA Finals?
On the 27th of October, 2012, James Harden was traded from the Thunder to the Houston Rockets after the two sides could not agree on a contract extension. Harden went on to win the NBA MVP award in 2018 and finished as runner-up three additional times.
Was the 2012 NBA Finals the first Finals appearance for Oklahoma City Thunder?
It was the first Finals appearance for the franchise since relocating from Seattle to Oklahoma City in 2008. Including their seasons as the Seattle SuperSonics, it was the club's fourth Finals appearance overall.
What record did Mike Miller set in Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Finals?
Mike Miller went 7 for 8 from three-point range for 23 points in Game 5. The Heat as a team tied an NBA Finals record with 14 three-pointers made in a single game during that clinching victory.