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Confident Chalmers backs up swagger in big Miami win

Thomson ReutersJune 10, 2013 03:40

By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - Miami's Mario Chalmers has never lacked for confidence, indeed some would say he possessed too much of it, but on Sunday, the guard showed he has the game to back up the swagger as the Heat hit back to tie the best-of-seven NBA Finals series at 1-1. On a night when the San Antonio Spurs double-teamed LeBron James, limiting him to eight points in the opening three quarters, Chalmers made his mark with a game-high 19 points on 6-of-12 shooting as Miami romped to a 103-84 win.

NBA: Heat rebound to rout Spurs 103-84

Agence France-PresseJune 10, 2013 02:35

Mario Chalmers had a game-high 19 points and Lebron James finished with 17 points and seven assists as the Miami Heat routed the San Antonio Spurs 103-84 in game two of the NBA finals on Sunday. Miami went on a 14-3 run to close the third quarter and break open a tight game, then seized command with a sustained double-digit lead in the fourth to level the best-of-seven series at one game each.

Spurs 92, Heat 88

Thomson ReutersJune 8, 2013 21:01

Spurs 92, Heat 88: Tony Parker scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and hit a key jumper with 5.2 seconds left just before the shot clock expired as San Antonio defeated host Miami in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Tim Duncan added 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Spurs, who are 13-2 in the postseason. With the Heat needing a defensive stop, Parker eluded LeBron James’ defensive pressure and barely got the ball out of his fingertips before the shot-clock hit zero to seal the victory.

Spurs coach Popovich has little time for snap judgments

Thomson ReutersJune 7, 2013 19:28

By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - For San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich the rush to judgment and hasty generalizations after the opening game of the best-of-seven NBA Finals are clearly an annoyance. Popovich, who has won four NBA championships in his 17 years as coach of the Spurs, is too polite to mock the questions from members of the media seeking an instant storyline.

Spurs grab home-court advantage in NBA Finals with Game 1 win

Agencia EFEJune 7, 2013 10:20

Miami, Jun 7 (EFE).- The San Antonio Spurs shook off some rust after not playing for more than a week, rallying in the fourth quarter for a 92-88 road win over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Point guard Tony Parker was the difference maker Thursday night at American Airlines Arena in Miami, scoring 21 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter when the Spurs came from behind to take the lead.

NBA: Spurs draw first blood in NBA finals

Agence France-PresseJune 7, 2013 04:22

The well-rested San Antonio Spurs stole home court advantage from the Miami Heat Thursday with the help of a clutch shot from Tony Parker in the waning seconds of game one of the NBA finals. Parker, who finished with a game-high 21 points, ran the clock down before nailing an off-balance jump shot with just 5.2 seconds left in regulation as the Spurs beat the mistake-prone Heat 92-88 to take a 1-0 lead in the NBA finals.

NBA: Spurs rally to beat Heat in game one

Agence France-PresseJune 7, 2013 03:25

Tony Parker scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and Tim Duncan had 20 points and 14 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs rallied to beat the Miami Heat 92-88 in game one of the NBA finals. Parker rattled in a desperation jump shot with 5.2 seconds remaining to help seal the victory for the well-rested Spurs who had nine days off heading into the first game of the league's championship series.

Heat thump Pacers 99-76 to claim spot in NBA Finals

Agencia EFEJune 5, 2013 16:40

Miami, Jun 4 (EFE).- LeBron James demonstrated yet again that he is the NBA's best player and the leader of the Heat, scoring 32 points in Miami's 99-76 win over the Indiana Pacers in the decisive Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final. The triumph gives the reigning NBA champs a chance to defend their title against the San Antonio Spurs. It will be Miami's third straight trip to the league final, while the Spurs haven't been back to the finals since their 2006-2007 championship season.

NBA: LeBron sparks Heat against Spurs for crown

Agence France-PresseJune 4, 2013 18:19

LeBron James has the chance for revenge against the team that spoiled his first trip to the NBA Finals when the Miami Heat meet the San Antonio Spurs in this year's championship series starting Thursday. James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, will lead defending champion Miami into the best-of-seven showdown with the veteran Spurs, who won five titles from 1999 through 2007 but have not returned to the NBA Finals since. "They have got a bunch of Hall of Famers, so I look forward to the challenge," James said.

NBA: No more Kidd-ing around: Jason calls it a career

Agence France-PresseJune 4, 2013 16:29

Jason Kidd, a star point guard who helped the United States win two Olympic gold medals and captured an NBA title with Dallas in 2011, announced his retirement on Monday after 19 seasons in the league. Kidd, a member of US Olympic championship squads in 2000 and 2008, played for New Jersey, Phoenix and Dallas before closing out his career this past season for the New York Knicks. "My time in professional basketball has been an incredible journey, but one that must come to an end after 19 years," Kidd said.