Beasts of the East is what Twitter users are calling tonight’s pivotal NBA showdown between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. Social media users helping the NBA promote their marquee late season match-up with a clever title in the great tradition of Don King and P.T. Barnum.
HEAT #BeastsOfTheEast pic.twitter.com/KVZBQCI0sm
— Miami Heat (@MiamiHeatRepeat) March 26, 2014
Tonight’s game (8:00 PM ESPN) has huge playoff implications. The Pacers have been atop the NBA standings since early November, but the Heat have closed the gap. With a win tonight, Miami would be tied with Indiana in the loss column and in prime position to snatch home court advantage.
The Heat and Pacers have the most contentious rivalry in the NBA and their fans are weighing in all day. You can chime in on social media with who you think is the better team using hashtage #BeastsoftheEast
The winner of the Twitter vote will be announced tonight on NBA Countdown.
As always LeBron James and the Heat are getting a lot of attention on social media. Here’s what basketball fans are already predicting.
Need help deciding? The Heat are 1-5 in road games vs Pacers dating back to the start of last sesaon (includes playoffs). #BeastsOfTheEast
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 26, 2014
In a bit of a slump , but @Pacers still #BeastsOfTheEast
— Daniel (@Daniel_Dank_) March 26, 2014
@SportsCenter Bulls better than both of them #BeastsOfTheEast
— Derek Long ^S^ (@That1WhiteBoy13) March 26, 2014
Miami duh #BeastsOfTheEast
— Dakota! (@DwFootball_Life) March 26, 2014
Pacers no doubt #BeastsOfTheEast
— Joe Shelley (@JoeShelley_7) March 26, 2014
@Pacers will win TONIGHT, the EAST, and the CHAMPIONSHIP #BeastsOfTheEast
— Isaac McGaughey (@IM_33) March 26, 2014
If you ask me, Miami has Indiana’s number and will again advance to the Finals this summer. Beasts of the East for the fourth straight year.
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