The Scene Surrounding The 2013 NBA Finals (Miami Edition)
For the third consecutive June, the NBA universe has made its way to South Florida, with the Miami Heat taking on the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 NBA Finals. Miami will be the site of Games 1 and 2 (played Thursday and Sunday nights), as well as possible Games 6 and 7. Those contests will be held on June 18 and June 20 if necessary.
iFolloSports.com is the fan's behind the scenes source regarding the scene in and around Miami and San Antonio, during this season's Final. Below is a look at all of the South Florida doings, over these upcoming days
601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
The Miami Heat's home arena is located in the heart of the city's downtown area. In addition to Games 1, 2, 6 and 7 (6 & 7 if necessary) taking place here, the teams will also conduct practices inside the facility. The arena game court and the Heat's adjoining (in arena) practice floor allow for both squads to conduct their business simultaneously.
1435 Brickell Ave. Miami
Located 1.7 miles south of the American Airlines Arena, this property serves as the lodging location for the Spurs, as well as other league officials and members of the media.
Places To Encounter Sports & Entertainment Figures Near Arena & Spurs Hotel
Situated between the American Airlines Arena and the Four Seasons Hotel Miami, the below venues all lie within the Brickell neighborhood of Miami, immediately adjacent to downtown Miami. Brickell is both the financial center and residential high rise hub of the city. Brickell will be full of activity during Miami's portion of the Finals.
444 Brickell Ave. Brickell Neighborhood Miami
1200 Brickell Ave. Brickell Neighborhood Miami
1453 S. Miami Ave. Brickell Neighborhood Miami
The Shops at Mary Brickell Village
901 S. Miami Ave. Brickell Neighborhood Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive, Brickell Neighborhood Miami
In addition to NBA Finals related activity, this property will be the home of the Spanish national soccer team, during their visit to Miami to play the Haitian national soccer team.
Places To Encounter Sports & Entertainment Figures In South Beach
Legendary South Beach is located five miles east of the American Airlines Arena, in the Southern section of Miami Beach. Not surprisingly, this area will be bumping throughout the Heat's home portion of the Finals. Below are some of its top destinations.
11 Washington Ave. Miami Beach
112 Ocean Drive Miami Beach
1 Washington Ave. Miami Beach
1901 Collins Ave. Miami Beach
Lincoln Road, between Washington Ave and Alton Road, Miami Beach
One Lincoln Road Miami Beach
1685 Collins Ave. Miami Beach
4441 Collins Ave. Miami Beach
