The similarities cannot be understated.

                        
The Heat trailed 0-2 against the overwhelming Western Conference favorite in last season's NBA Finals, just as the Cavaliers find themselves 0-2 heading into Tuesday's Game 3 against the Spurs.

                        

The Heat went down by 27 in its Game 2 loss in last year's Finals against Dallas, with Cleveland on Sunday experiencing a 29-point deficit in its Game 2 loss in San Antonio.

                        

The Heat's Dwyane Wade shot an uneven 6-of-19 for 23 points in that Game 2 loss last year, with LeBron James 9 of 21 for 25 points in the Cavaliers' Game 2 loss Sunday.

                        
The Heat scored 34 points in the first half of its Game 2 loss to Dallas; the Cavaliers scored 33 in their first half Sunday.

While the similarities are profound, the dissimilarities are rather significant. First, Lebron doesn't have a Shaq. Lebron doesn't have anyone besides a boobie. That's the biggest difference between the two right now. Furthermore, the Mavericks were far more worn out the rested Spurs which has proven to be a critical factor in the playoffs. Oh, and there's the rather small detail of the Heat being led by HOF Pat Riley, while the Cavs are stuck with Mike Brown. All that considered, it still should give the Cavs confidence that the feat can be done.

What's bothering me is that the ABC hasn't bothered to push this angle in it's marketing. With ratings reaching an all time low, this is the perfect angle. Basketball experts are well aware of these similarities whether they're relevant or not. The mass audience of casual viewers, the one's ABC is missing aren't aware of this and have already written off the series. Everyone loves to root for the underdog and a big comeback.