2013 nba playoffs

The Miami Heat finally began to assert their will in the NBA Finals during a 33-5 run that spanned the third and fourth quarters. The run gave them the first double digit lead for either team in the Finals so far. LeBron James, despite having a weak offensive game, punctuated the run with this violent block on a Tiago Splitter dunk attempt.

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.

The Miami Heat will face the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 NBA Finals, with the best-of-seven championship series beginning on Thursday in Miami.

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?

LeBron James scored 32 points, and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers, 99-76, in the seventh and deciding game of the Eastern Conference finals in Miami on Monday night.

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert drew the ire of many, including the NBA's league offices, when he went on a rant following Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. Hibbert, generally perceived as a good guy by fans, used a homophobic slur and used profanity to address the media as well.

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.

Tony Parker scored 37 points, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 93-86, on Monday night to sweep the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals in four games and advance to the NBA Finals. The Spurs broke out to a 10-point lead after one quarter and were able to hold off the Grizzlies in Memphis thanks to Parker's spectacular game...

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks in the sixth game of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series on Saturday to join the Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA's conference finals. Here's a preview of what to expect as these four teams each attempt to advance to the NBA Finals:

Indiana Pacers 106, New York Knicks 99 Lance Stephenson scored 25 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks, 106-99, in Indianapolis on Saturday night to win their second-round NBA playoff series in six games...