Channel 10 Had Some Problems Identifying Who Won Game 7

OK, so Channel 10's snafu last night doesn't rise halfway to the level of the Miami Herald running an ad two years ago congratulating the Heat for winning a title the morning after a brutal loss to the Dallas Mavericks. But still, guys, check those graphics before you go live...
By Tim ElfrinkJune 21, 2013
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OK, so Channel 10’s snafu last night doesn’t rise halfway to the level of the Miami Herald running an ad two years ago congratulating the Heat for winning a title the morning after a brutal loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

But still, guys, check those graphics before you go live.

The real question is why Channel 10 had the “Game 7 Loss” graphic all queued up. No faith in LBJ? Too awed by Duncan?

Then again, it was technically accurate, because someone did lose Game 7.

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Tim Elfrink is a former investigative reporter and managing editor for Miami New Times. He has won the George Polk Award and was a finalist for the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting.

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