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MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 25: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat shoots a free-throw against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 25, 2013 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Wade’s Knee A Concern In Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks have put forth a good effort, but they have proven no match for the Miami Heat in the NBA Playoffs. But one thing that could slow down the Heat’s march towards a championship repeat is Dwyane Wade’s knee.

CBS Miami–2013/04/26

BOSTON - MAY 22:  Rashard Lewis #9 of the Orlando Magic gestures in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 22, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics won 94-71. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat See Plenty Of Possibilities With Lewis

While much of the offseason focus for the Miami Heat was on the acquisition of Ray Allen, it’s another big acquisition that could also pay big dividends for the Heat.

CBS Miami–2012/10/02

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat poses for a portrait with the Larry O'Brien and Finals MVP Trophy after winning the Championship against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

A King’s Coronation Silences The Critics

Sometimes, it’s just a superstars’ time to finally win a championship. It happened a few years ago in Miami when Peyton Manning won his first Super Bowl title. It happened again as the final buzzer sounded in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and LeBron James was a champion of the world.

CBS Miami–2012/06/22

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21:  Head Coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat fist pumps Dwyane Wade #3 prior to Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Arena on June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Wade Overcomes Struggles For 2nd Championship

When Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade won his first championship at the age of 24, he was on top of the world. Since then, his life has been filled with incredible highs and lows; but everything fell into place Thursday night as he claimed his second world championship.

CBS Miami–2012/06/22

Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship trophy after they won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder n Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fun Facts From The Finals

Now that the 2012 NBA Finals are over, it’s time to look back at some of the interesting stats and nuggets from the series that saw the Miami Heat capture its second NBA championship in the last six years.

CBS4–2012/06/22

Juwan Howard

Juwan Howard Captures Elusive Championship

It’s been more than 20 years since the Michigan Wolverines first trotted out five freshman stars nicknamed “The Fab Five.” But, despite the hoopla, they never won a NCAA Championship, but the last member still active in the NBA now has his championship ring.

CBS Miami–2012/06/22

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: Mike Miller #13 of the Miami Heat looks on against  the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Miller Time Helps Propel Heat To Title

Miami Heat forward Mike Miller was supposed to be the missing piece to turn the Big Three into full-fledged champions. But constant injuries derailed Miller’s journey with the Heat until when it counted the most in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

CBS Miami–2012/06/22

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 19:  Shane Battier #31 of the Miami Heat pulls down a rebound against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Four of the 2012 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 19, 2012 in Miami, Florida.  (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Battier Silences The Haters

Miami Heat forward Shane Battier has pulled off a feat not many athletes can claim in their career. When the Miami Heat hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy as NBA champions, it marked the end of a long journey for Battier.

CBS4–2012/06/22

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Law Enforcement Prepping For Possible Heat Win

With the Miami Heat just one victory away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy as NBA Champions, law enforcement in Miami is preparing for what could be a wild party in the streets Thursday night and into Friday morning.

CBS Miami–2012/06/21

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 30:  Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat reacts to the crowd in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the New York Knicks during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.  Copyright 2012 NBAE  (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Finals Gm 5 Ticket Or A New Mercedes

The Miami Heat stand just one victory away from claiming the 2012 NBA Championship and not surprisingly, trying to get a ticket to Game 5 Thursday night is going to cost you…big.

CBS Miami–2012/06/21

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