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Ranking Miami Heat-San Antonio Spurs Epic Game 6 with Best NBA Finals Games Ever
I think we can all agree that Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs was an instant classic. There were standout performances from league legends (Tim Duncan's 25-point first half, LeBron James' 18 points over the final 17 minutes). Show More Summary
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Heat's delicate spacing issue
Once the glow of one of the best games in any sport this calendar year died down, I decided to search for reasons the Miami Heat were able to rally from a 10-point deficit en route to stunning the San Antonio Spurs in a Game 6 overtime thriller to extend the series. Show More Summary
Celtics and Clippers Reportedly Discussing Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett Trade Again
The deal that would send Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers from the Boston Celtics to the Los Angeles Clippers isn't quite dead, after all. According to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, L.A. reportedly is attempting to once again open up trade talks: The back-and-forth continues. Show More Summary
What's at Stake for LeBron James, Tim Duncan and NBA Finals Stars in Game 7?
Erik Spoelstra was right. Still basking in the "What the heck just happened?!?!" afterglow of his Miami Heat's miraculous 103-100 overtime win against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals, Spoelstra stepped to the podium...Show More Summary
Chris Bosh Tells Fans Who Left Game 6 Early to Stay Home for Game 7
Chris Bosh has a message for the "fans" who filed out of their seats when the Miami Heat were trailing the San Antonio Spurs late in Game 6. "For all those guys who left, don't come back for Game 7," Bosh said, according to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun. Show More Summary
Tim Duncan Was Illegally Substituted in During Game 6 of NBA Finals
The victim has become the villain. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich may have illegally inserted Tim Duncan in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter in Game 6 of the NBA Finals Pop was livid with the officiating crew after they stopped play to review Ray Allen's game-tying three-pointer with 5.2 seconds remaining in regulation. Show More Summary
Manu Ginobili's No-Call, as Called by Don Draper
Manu Ginobili was pretty upset that he didn't get a call on what he thought was a foul, and he showed it by complaining to the ref. Well Mad Men's Don Draper wasn't having it. Vine created by edsbs. Read more NBA news on BleacherReport.com
Would Garnett Have Made Clippers Legit Title Contenders?
Kevin Garnett wouldn’t have been enough for Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers. Perhaps five or six years ago he would have, but now. When the deal that would have landed Garnett and Doc Rivers in Tinseltown went South, Clippers fans shouldn’t have been jumping for joy. Seriously. Unloading DeAndre Jordan would have been [...]
Gregg Popovich Not a Happy Camper After Game 6 Nightmare
Few assignments are more daunting for hoops scribes than handling the postgame duties with San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. Win or lose, it's seemingly always an uncomfortable situation. But that uncomfortable feeling reachesShow More Summary
San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat: NBA Finals Game 7 Preview and Predictions
Though the San Antonio Spurs would beg to differ, there's nothing better than a Game 7. Trailing the Spurs 3-2 and facing elimination, the Miami Heat came storming back from behind in Game 6 to force a series-deciding Game 7. Leveling the playing field has changed things for both teams. Show More Summary
Who Has the Edge Going into San Antonio Spurs-Miami Heat NBA Finals Game 7?
As unpredictable as the 2013 NBA Finals have been, there’s such a rhythm. The back and forth of wins between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs has resulted in a Game 7 that comes with further uncertainty. Though the order of victories...Show More Summary
Can Doc Rivers Actually Return to Celtics Bench After Wanting Out?
Now that Doc Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers are no longer going to be getting together, it's time for the Boston Celtics to see if they can pick up the pieces and allow the gravel-voiced head coach to return to the sidelines of the TD Garden. Show More Summary
Charles Barkley Breaks Down '90s 'Dream Team' Fashion
In this day and age, fashion has become essential in the NBA. Players are constantly diving into the latest trends, mixing it with their own personal flare. The Miami Heat are notorious around the league for the different outfits they wear. Show More Summary
NBA Free Agents 2013: Updated Rankings of the Top 10 Players at Every Position
The 2013 NBA free agents have the ability to impact the landscape of the league dramatically, and that's especially true for these 50 players. After all, they're the best 10 at each of the five positions. Most of them have the talent to reshape a team at a certain position. Show More Summary
NBA Finals 2013, Spurs vs. Heat Game 6: Gregg Popovich's decisions under microscope after loss
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will be in the Hall of Fame one day, but following his team's 103-100 Game 6 loss in the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat and some questionable decision-making down the stretch, he may get...Show More Summary
Late Ray Allen 3-pointer keeps Heat alive
Danny Green left his man and lunged for the rebound. Tony Parker was a step late in recovery. Together, the breakdowns gave Ray Allen a half-a-breath of space. More than enough to play the hero — and save the Heat’s season. Allen’s game-tying, physics-defying — and possibly career-defining — shot happened fast. The scramble for a loose ball. Allen’s [...]
2013 NBA Finals: San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat, Game 7 Picks
The Miami Heat are 0-8 against the spread in their last eight games following a straight-up win, which is important to consider when making your NBA picks on Thursday as they close out their best-of-seven series with the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena. Show More Summary
NBA Trade Rumors: Players Most Likely to Find a New Home Before Draft Day
Typically in the early days of June, the trade chatter dies down to a murmur as teams around the NBA allow the league's concentration to focus on the two teams in the finals. The discussions are kept to a relative minimum, and most of the rumors around the league involve smokescreens about draft picks or free agents. Show More Summary
NBA Finals 2013: Bold Predictions for Spurs vs. Heat Game 7
Game 6’s result showed that the NBA Finals are completely unpredictable, and you can bet that several unlikely things are going to happen in Game 7. The sixth game between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs had a little bit of everything in it and yet, when there were a few minutes left in the game, we still didn ’t know what was going to happen. Show More Summary
Shoeless Mike Miller GIF Gets George W. Bush Shoe-Toss Treatment, Wins Internet
Like the postseason, the Internet is an ongoing series of competitions. People compete on a daily basis to come up with the funniest spoofs on the subject matter du jour, and the most priceless animation, video or picture of the day wins all the kettle corn. Show More Summary
