Game 4: Indiana vs. Miami.
Unlike Game 3, there was no attempt by the Heat to even allow the Pacers to think they were in it.
It didn't really get ugly until the 4th, and even then it was mitigated by the fact that Miami took their collective foot off the gas. The Pacers made a nice run in the 4th, but eventually LeBron just went to the rack, dunked the ball, and made his free throw to effectively end it.
I was fairly certain that Miami would win the series and I was hoping they'd do so with little difficulty.
If Game 4 proves anything, it's that when Miami is at their best (or a close approximation thereof), these two teams are not close.
Of course, it doesn't hurt that Indiana wasn't even close to their best, either.
Lance Stephenson was ineffective throughout. They he made some shots late. Perhaps that'll carry over to Game 5. And maybe being at home will help him too.
But so far, we've been sold that George is a "superstar" and there's been very little proof of it, despite the 23 points last night. From my POV, Stephenson is far more deserving of that "honor", if you can even call it that.
At any rate, despite all their struggles, the Pacers have gotten to where they wanted to be. Well, except for being down 3-1. I'm sure they didn't see that coming. And certainly, they didn't want it to happen.
Miami leads 3-1. Game 5 is Wednesday.
Later today, Game 4 in Oklahoma City.
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