San Antonio Spurs at Miami Heat Box Score, June 20, 2013

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James committed a second crucial turnover forcing it into the hands of Ginóbili, who was fouled by Allen. The Heat don't get here without him. If only so we can all obsess about whether he ditches the headband midstream if he gets off to another slow start.

Kerr limited him to 16 minutes because of his struggles, but expects him to bounce back. The Spurs finished the regular season with 58 wins, finishing in first place in the and the second overall regular season record among Western Conference teams. None of those plays, though, capture how thoroughly he controlled the game from start to finish.

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While he may also need to buy Ray Allen whatever he wants for hitting the game tying three-pointer, this much should be said, the Heat wouldn't have been in a position to win without him. The Heat don't get here without him. Dwyane Wade is hurting, and in some stretches he's hurting the team. Preventing them from doing so will be critical in Game 7. The format of the finals from 1984—2013 used the 2—3—2 format the team with the better regular season record plays on their home court in games one, two, six and seven. This is only the second time winning a particular game meant raising a banner, and arguably the first title is more important. If he has it his way, James will make it a third time this season. I pick the Heat because of home-court advantage, too. They blew out Miami in an even more dramatic way than they had suffered in Game 2, and the final score ended 113-77 — a massive 36 point victory. Back in Cleveland this is happening... The execution could've been better, but it wasn't the result of willful neglect or even carelessness.