As Heat return, Thunder get 1st taste of finals
By JEFF LATZKEBy JEFF LATZKE, AP Sports Writer?
?Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook reacts after dunking the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of Game 6 in the NBA basketball Western Conference finals, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook reacts after dunking the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of Game 6 in the NBA basketball Western Conference finals, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook shoots as San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, watches during the first half of Game 6 in the NBA basketball Western Conference finals, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Jim Young, Pool)
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook heads to the bench at a break against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of Game 5 in the NBA basketball Western Conference finals, Monday, June 4, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) and center Kendrick Perkins (5) celebrate during the final moments against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in Oklahoma City. The Thunder won 107-99. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of Game 6 in the NBA basketball Western Conference finals, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in Oklahoma City. The Thunder won 107-99 and move on to the NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) ? The Miami Heat have been here before.
For the Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA finals will be an eye-opening experience.
All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook said Sunday he's "just going with the flow," and he doesn't think he'll really grasp it all until Game 1 arrives Tuesday night in Oklahoma City. He's not the only one.
The finals will disrupt the Thunder's routine, forcing them to abandon their practice facility and work out at the arena downtown. They'll also be surrounded by hundreds of additional media members.
Despite the heightened emotions and potential distractions, coach Scott Brooks thinks the Thunder will handle things well and be ready to play come Tuesday night.
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