Final Score:
MIA: 86
SAS: 107
Heat complain to refs that Spurs continue to ignore their use of the safe word.
— The Fake ESPN (@TheFakeESPN) June 13, 2014
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The Spurs gave the Heat a beating for the second consecutive time in Game 4 of the NBA Finals with a final score of 107-87 to go up 3-1 in the series. The Heat had not been defeated in Miami this season before today.
The Heat’s only support was Lebron James who could not hold up against the impenetrable Spurs defense, nor could he single handedly stop their signature offense. The only way to describe the Spurs in Game 4 is pure beauty.
Here’s the how the Spurs got the job done:
Every Player on the Spurs Scored
Parker played well with 19 points while veteran Tim Duncan finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Every player on the Spurs who played contributed to the final blowout score.
The Spurs played like a true team should and has been deemed debateably the best team of all time. Both the Spurs offense and defense have such a solid, intertwined foundation that brings a new meaning to fluidity.
It's nice to see the spurs on their way to winning an NBA championship through team basketball, that's the way basketball should be tbh
— SB Sway (@SBSway) June 13, 2014
Spurs playing like they're not even aware of the scoreboard. Just hell bent on destruction right now.
— Michael Wallace (@WallaceNBA_ESPN) June 13, 2014
9 Spurs have played.
9 Spurs have scored.
Teamwork personified.
— ESPN (@espn) June 13, 2014
San Antonio Spurs wants this Championship more than the Heat.
— Jevon Johnson (@jay_horror) June 13, 2014
Lebron Had 19 of 21 Points for the Heat in the 3rd Quarter
Lebron was 7 for 7 in the 3rd quarter with 19 points. The rest of the team has 2 points total in the quarter. It’s not his fault the rest of the Heat are doing ABSOLUTELY nothing. The Spurs are leading after the 3rd quarter 81-57.
James finished up the game with 28 points and 8 rebounds while Wade was 1 for 10 until the last quarter where he finished with just 10 points.
The Heat are unsure on offense, confused on defense with poor body language. As unsure of themselves as I've ever seen.
— Russillo (@ryenarussillo) June 13, 2014
LeBron James has 4 of Miami's 5 baskets in the 3rd, and the Heat have cut the Spurs' lead to 13, 61-48, with 7:54 left in the qtr. #SAvsMIA
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2014
D-Wade two missed free throws then a missed drive and four point turnaround on Kawhi Leonard free throws at the other end. #NBAFinals #Spurs
— Clint Corey (@ClintCorey) June 13, 2014
The Spurs Were Leading By 19 at the Half
The Heat didn’t stand much of a chance at any point during the game. The score just kept getting further and further apart with the shortest difference between the Spurs and Heat being 13 points.
After 12 minutes in Game 4, the Spurs lead the Heat 26-17. San Antonio is shooting 56.3% from the field. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/sv0VlhwctE
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2014
Spurs lead 19-13 with 2:10 left in the 1st, thanks in part to this Tony Parker jumper to beat the shot clock.
http://t.co/3T5U9BPg2T
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2014
BREAKING: Miami Heat "fans" have started ordering their Kawhi Leonard jerseys online.
— Skip Bayless (@FunSkipBayless) June 13, 2014
Spurs knock down another 3, extending the lead to 20 and forcing a Heat timeout with 1:36 left in the half. #SAvsMIA
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2014
The Spurs are shooting 50% from 3-point range, including this wide open look from Manu Ginobili earlier in the 2nd.
http://t.co/EKonorPdBw
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2014
The @Spurs now on a 9-0 run and lead the @MiamiHeat with 46-28 3:41 left before Halftime.
Their biggest lead of the night (18). #GoSpursGo
— Chris Duel (@ChrisDuel) June 13, 2014
Spurs outscoring Heat 119-81 in the first quarter in this series
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 13, 2014
Kawhi Leonard Dominated on Both Sides of the Court
Lebron who? Kawhi Leonard defines total domination. There is no doubt who the true MVP of the series will be based on Leonard’s performances there past few games. Despite how well everyone is contributing within the Spurs, Leonard sticks out as the strongest player offensively and defensively.
KAWHI LEONARD MUST'VE JUMPED 11 FEET IN THE AIR OR SOMETHING
— Quixem Ramirez (@quixem) June 13, 2014
Just second time in Kawhi Leonard's career he's scored 20+ in consecutive games. Solid timing.
— Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) June 13, 2014
Kawhi Leonard now has exactly one double double in each playoff series
— NBA on ESPN Radio (@NBAonESPNRadio) June 13, 2014
Just confirmed with @ESPNStatsInfo: LeBron hasn't taken a shot with Kawhi Leonard on him tonight. All 4 FGA have been vs. someone else.
— Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) June 13, 2014
I don't understand how Leonard can be so good at defense
— Nick Masterson (@Nick_mast14) June 13, 2014
The Spurs Bench Was On Fire
It cannot be said enough how much of the team effort the win was for the Spurs. What that team did on the court was unheard of considering how strongly the game of basketball allows a team to rely on one star player. The Spurs proved that the strongest team is one who works together, not a single standout player (cough Lebron).
Boris Diaw beats Dwyane Wade for a layup to push the Spurs' lead back up to 20, forcing a Heat timeout with 5:39 left in the 3rd. #SAvsMIA
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2014
Diaw to Duncan who now has a double-double with 11 rbs and 10 pts. Spurs lead Heat 93-71 with 5:04 left. #GoSpursGo
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 13, 2014
The Spurs have a 6-0 advantage in fastbreak points, including this layup from Patty Mills. #SAvsMIA
Watch: http://t.co/2yqf2oAD3D
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2014
Spurs lead the Heat 33-20 with 8:43 left in the first half, as Danny Green is 3-of-4 from 3 for 9 pts.
http://t.co/QEnwhbTNxQ
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2014
This towel ain't no white flag, it's a goddamn victory hankie. #NBAFinals #SAvsMIA @Patty_Mills @NBA_AU pic.twitter.com/l2K6F7Ak5w
— Wild Words of Sport (@WWofSport) June 13, 2014
Diaw with the behind the back bounce pass to Splitter who finishes with a slam! Spurs 35, Heat 23 with 7:11 left in the 2nd Q. #GoSpursGo
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 13, 2014
Spurs up by 5 with 4:30 left in the 1st, thanks in part to this Danny Green three-pointer. #SAvsMIA
Watch: http://t.co/aC7AVJATWu
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2014
Duncan, Parker and Ginobili Supported
This trio has been together for as long as most people can remember. It is no wonder the Spurs have such a strong foundation and play the way they do. The Spurs stick together.
Nine years ago tonight, Popovich, Duncan, Parker and Ginobili blew out the Pistons for the second straight game to go up 2-0 in the finals.
— Dave Hogg (@Stareagle) June 13, 2014
He's played more minutes in the playoffs than anyone ever, but Tim Duncan can still throw it down. #SAvsMIA
http://t.co/8XtDqnYTdM
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2014
Tony Parker ices his defender w/ a filthy crossover, followed by a crafty finish on ABC #NBARapidReplay http://t.co/BBWCnSQatL
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2014
Timmy D is still teaching fundamentals on ABC. #NBARapidReplay http://t.co/6BsPUakHCR
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2014
This game could determine who takes home the championship.
The Heat really shouldn’t even need to rely on the superstar because of the depth of the Heat roster between Chalmers, Allen, Bosh and of course Dwayne Wade, however they have not shown much gumption in the past two games in support of James.
Below was a foreshadowing of the outcome of Game 4.
The @Spurs run out of the tunnel for Game 4, looking to take a 3-1 #NBAFinals lead on ABC! https://t.co/rnq62VEkZ6
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2014