thanks.
here's my angle, tell me what you think.
1) play against any team coming off a game 7 in the 2nd quarter. I included where the game 7 team was playing next to the score.
2006: Clippers outscore Suns 36-27 (Home)
2005: Detroit outscores Indians 29-18 (Away)
2005: Phoenix outscores Dallas 34-25 (Away)
2005: Spurs outscore Detroit 28-23 (Away)
2004: Indiana outscores Miami 23-21 (Away)
2004: Lakers outscores Minnesota 23-20 (Home)
2004: Indiana outscores Detroit 26-15 (Away)
2003: Phillies loses quarter 19-25 (Away)
2003: Sac outscores Dallas 29-26 (Away)
2003: Dallas outscores Spurs 34-30 (Away)
So in the last 10 contests it went 8-2.
I know it's not enough for a trend but my theory here is the first quarter will be when Detroit has more energy and Miami is a bit rusty. 2nd quarter would be when Detroits legs show the most and Miami should win the quarter.