The 2012 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the 2011–12 season. The Miami Heat won against the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games. This is the second time the Heat won a championship. LeBron James was voted the NBA Finals MVP. This is James' first championship win in the NBA. In 2013, LeBron James won his second title when the Heat won against the San Antonio Spurs in seven games.