For every bit as close as Game One of the NBA Finals was, Game Two was the opposite, when a 33-5 run during the third and fourth quarters propelled the Miami Heat to a resounding victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Tonight, the teams square off in a pivotal Game Three that will give the winner the inside track to the title.
In some completely not surprising news, the television ratings for this year's NBA Finals are down from last year's, in which LeBron James and Kevin Durant had a literal and figurative clash of the titans to decide the 2011-2012 NBA championship. But did the Tony Awards help to ruin the ratings for last night's Game Two?
When we last left you after Game One of the NBA Finals, Tony Parker was hitting amazing shots, analysts were lamenting the downfall of the Heat, and many were questioning the masculinity of Chris Bosh (this happens after every game). Today, the Heat look to draw even with San Antonio to send the series to the home of the Spurs in a 1-1 tie.
When you talk about the best players in the NBA, San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker rarely comes to mind due to the fact that he plays in a small market. However, shots like the one he hit to clinch Game One of the NBA Finals are great reminders that he is one of the league's best talents.
30 teams entered this NBA season with championship aspirations. After several months and a hard fought postseason, only the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat remain in their quest to win the NBA Finals. We will be with you every step of the way, as 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio live tweets the action during the 2013 NBA Finals.
With the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat advancing to the NBA Finals, we are now set up with a matchup for the ages to decide who gets to take home the Larry O'Brien Trophy. But who do you think will win the series and claim this year's championship?
In a hypercompetitive Game Four in the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers, LeBron James was momentarily hobbled when he landed on the foot of Lance Stephenson, rolling his ankle. A few moments later, he made one of the best blocks of this year's playoffs.
Let's start this piece by being very clear. LeBron James is incredible. LeBron James has carried himself the right way since entering the league years ago (save that little "taking my talents to South Beach thing"). He has won MVP after MVP after MVP after MVP. He has exceeded the hype, the hardest thing in sports to do, especially when you are the most hyped athlete of all-time.
