2013 NBA FINALS RECAP
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| LEBRON WITH HIS 2ND FINALS MVP TROPHY. Courtesy of: USA Today Sports |
EPIC!
That’s the adjective that best describes the recent battle of EPIC proportions. Every game was crucial,
every field goal was lethal, every second was essential. Every Danny Green
three pointer was spectacular, every LeBron James jumper was stunning. From Tony
Parker’s nifty passes to Dwyane Wade’s dashing plays, what do you expect more?
That’s mere PERFECTION.
Anyways, here are the recaps from games 1-7. Let us
distinguish this journey of two super-teams clashing and striving to reach
their only goal, CLAIM THE TITLE.
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Game 1: Tony Parker banked a shot with 5.2 seconds left in the 4th
quarter to steal the game 1 victory in Miami, 92 – 88.
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Game 2: Mario Chalmers led the Heat with 19 points, together with a pair of three
point plays, to a blowout victory over the Spurs, 103–84.
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Game3: In San Antonio, Danny Green and Gary Neal combined for 51 points and the
Spurs finished with a NBA Finals record 16 made three pointers to beat Miami in
another blowout game, 113–77.
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Game 4: The Miami Big Three totaled 85 points to even the series at 2–2.
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Game 6: Shifting back to Miami, Ray Allen’s controversial three pointer and free
throws forced an overtime and clinched the victory to force a game 7 in Miami,
103–100.
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Game 7: LeBron
James escorted the Heat with 37 points and 12 rebounds over the Spurs to help capture their second straight
championship title.
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| DANNY GREEN & KAHWI LEONARD MADE A GREAT IMPACT TO THE GAME. Photo Courtesy Of: Steve Mitchell, USA Sports Today |
INSIGHTS
San Antonio Spurs
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Tim Duncan’s averages of 18.9 points and 12.1
rebounds redefined that basketball is still an old man’s game.
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Danny Green’s NBA Finals record of 27 made three
pointers in a series made me witness the greatness of Gregg Popovich’s
incredible coaching capacity. Coach Pop
gave lots of opportunities for the role players to step up whenever the Spurs
Big Three are in bad shape.
Miami Heat
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LeBron James answered all those criticisms he
received all throughout the entire season. Questions like “Is this the end of
the Miami Big Three?” and “How tough does the King go for a title repeat?” Having averages of 25.3 points, 10.9 rebounds,
7.0 assists, James was no doubt the deserved the NBA Finals MVP Trophy.
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Mario Chalmers, Ray Allen and the other
supporting cast made us realize one man can’t stand alone without his
companions. Without the big guns, the Miami Heat's title run would've been cut shorter.
For the Spurs, issues are expected to arise after their Game
7 defeat like the questioning of Manu Ginobili’s return and other line-up
changes. On the other hand, the Heat will face matters like the emergence of
another dynasty for another title run and the Big Three’s legacy and future.
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| A WELL HARD FOUGHT SERIES. Photo Courtesy of: Derick Hingle, USA Sports Today |
PERSONAL INSIGHTS
It’s just funny to hear how some said that the series was
rigged; the referees’ calls were fixed. Having seen the games again, that’s
just nonsense; just watch the games’ replays, let’s see if those allegations are true. The conspiracy of
fixed NBA games is WAY OVER and is already solved.
Face the facts: it’s the NBA Playoffs,
anything can happen! Winning a lot in the regular season doesn’t mean you’re a
sure win in the Finals nor a 4-time NBA Champion team can easily get their 5th
ring.
I’m not saying the Spurs didn't deserve to win; every team
that reaches the Finals is always worthy of getting a title. I’m just saying,
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. In the NBA Playoffs, upsets do happen.
Godspeed everyone!
-jnfs
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