Russell Westbrook's 43-point performance in Game 4 ranks as one of the best NBA Finals games in recent memory, but in the end it may be remembered for a lapse in judgment late in the game that sealed Miami's victory.

Only a blind Thunder fan or someone who lives to troll LeBron James would think this NBA Finals series will be remembered for its officiating.

Bad fouls crippled Oklahoma City in Game 3 and allowed the Miami Heat to overcome their jump shooting woes. Everyone has something to improve on heading into Game 4.

Ben Golliver breaks down the NBA Finals, currently tied 1-1.

The Thunder brought in Kendrick Perkins partly due to his championship experience. Unfortunately, Perk's 2012 championship experience has been lousy. It's time to put Perk on ice.

Which NBA stars watch the Finals when they aren't playing in them? Bomani Jones investigates.

LeBron James had 32 points and a little help from the refs, and the Heat survived another Thunder comeback to tie up the series with a Game 2 win. The NBA Finals can't get much better than this.

Referees tend to swallow their whistles in the closing moments of close games, but when legitimate fouls are not called as occurred in Game 2 of the NBA Finals Thursday night, the impact on the outcome can be just as dramatic.

Dwyane Wade was defiant on Thursday morning, telling reporters he's not old yet and the Miami Heat are not to be counted out in the 2012 NBA Finals. His quote sounded a lot like a Toby Keith song.

David Stern let the NBA Finals be overshadowed by the lottery because of his inability to address real concerns fans have.