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NBA Finals 2012 Game 1 Predictions And Open Thread

April 4, 2012; Miami, FL, USA;  Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) in the fourth period at the American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-US PRESSWIRE
April 4, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) in the fourth period at the American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-US PRESSWIRE

Tonight marks the beginning of the 2012 NBA Finals, a highly-anticipated matchup between the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. Eastern Time live from Oklahoma City. Here's the rest of the NBA Finals schedule.

Game 1 Tues., June 12 at Oklahoma City 9 p.m. ABC
Game 2 Thurs., June 14 at Oklahoma City 9 p.m. ABC
Game 3 Sun., June 17 at Miami 8 p.m. ABC
Game 4 Tues., June 19 at Miami 9 p.m. ABC
Game 5* Thurs., June 21 at Miami 9 p.m. ABC
Game 6* Sun., June 24 at Oklahoma City 8 p.m. ABC
Game 7* Tues., June 26 at Oklahoma City 9 p.m. ABC

I've gone on record saying the Heat will win the series in 6, but I really have no clue. I could see almost any scenario, short of Derek Fisher winning the Finals MVP. Who do you think will win the series?

(For more Finals coverage from the rest of the SB Nation network, check out this roundup of links).