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The Spurs never stopped coming at the Warriors all night, eventually catching and outlasting them in … Results, Statistics, Leaders and more for the 2013 NBA playoffs. How to Play Support Sporcle. Game 1: Lakers 116, Heat 98 Game 2: Lakers 124, Heat 114 Game 3: Heat 115, Lakers 104 Game 4: Lakers 102, Heat 96 Game 5: Heat 111, Lakers 108 Game 6: Lakers 106, Heat 93 COMPLETED ROUNDS 2020 NBA Western Conference Finals The defending NBA Champion and Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat defeated the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs to win their second straight title. The NBA Playoffs will begin on April 20 with an ESPN/ABC quadruple-header. Despite the absence of their four starters, the Spurs led the game until the final minute when the Heat came back to win 105–100. Chris Bosh, who recorded 13 points, only scored 2 in the fourth quarter. During that run, LeBron James made a highlight-reel block on a dunk attempt by Tiago Splitter early in the fourth quarter. LeBron James regards it as one of the best games in which he has ever taken part. [23] With 10:30 remaining, the Spurs still up 77–70, Mike Miller's shoe came loose but he did not have time to put it back on so he tossed it off court; with one sock and one shoe he received a pass from LeBron James and sunk a three-pointer to pull the Heat within four. Golden State Warriors’ star Stephen Curry leads his team into the NBA playoffs for … Finals MVP: LeBron James (25.3 / 10.9 / 7.0), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, April 5, 4:24AM. This series marked the fifth time the Spurs have made the NBA Finals since 1999, second-most for any franchise in that span behind the Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers win series 4-2. Author: SI Staff Publish date: Apr 18, 2013. Songs: '300 violin orchestra,'' Violin Rap Instrimental Beat," and 'New R&B Pop Instrumental, Beats Hotness!" [31] [35] For the first time, ESPN Deportes provided exclusive Spanish-language coverage of The Finals, with a commentary team of Álvaro Martín, Carlos Morales, and Alejandro Montecchia. Making 42 of 70 shots, San Antonio became the first team to shoot at least 60 percent in an NBA Finals game since the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of the 2009 Finals. Before totally shifting focus to … James committed a second crucial turnover forcing it into the hands of Ginóbili, who was fouled by Allen. Les Pacers de l'Indiana sont champions de la Division Centrale pour la première fois depuis 2004 alors que les Clippers de Los Angeles sont pour la première fois de leur histoire champions de la Division Pacifique après 50 saisons de NBA. The 2013 NBA Playoffs schedule on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. [25][26] On July 17, 2013, Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals received the 2013 ESPY award for Best Game. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Do you have a blog? This was the Miami Heat's fourth appearance in the NBA Finals and the third appearance for three straight years, attempting to win their third NBA championship. the official stats partner of the NBA. NBA Champion . Tim Duncan also contributed a double-double (17 points, 12 rebounds), and provided strong defensive support. Copyright © 2000-2021 Sports Reference LLC. LOAD MORE. However, LeBron James was held to just 7 of 21 shooting from the field, finished with only 15 points, and did not shoot a free throw for the first time in his Miami playoff career. [9][10], In 2010, Spurs president of basketball and head coach Gregg Popovich made a congratulatory phone call to Heat president Pat Riley for signing LeBron James and Chris Bosh to play with Dwyane Wade.[11][12][13]. Warriors vs. Spurs Game 1, NBA Playoffs 2013: San Antonio stuns Golden State, 129-127. Wade scored 23 points and had 10 rebounds, and Battier scored 18 points on six 3-pointers to offset scoreless nights by Bosh and Allen. By. Updated Mar 30, 2019; Posted May 22, 2013 . With 28.2 remaining, the Spurs were up 94–89, and league officials began bringing out the yellow tape to cordon off the floor for the Larry O'Brien Trophy presentation. Data Provided By For the November 29 game at Miami which was nationally televised, Popovich sat out starters Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginóbili, and Danny Green, at the end of a long road trip in order to ensure they had enough rest for the playoffs, as the Spurs had some of the oldest players in the league. [11][14] The Heat responded somewhat in kind for their trip to San Antonio, as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Mario Chalmers sat out with minor injuries, though those moves were understandable in light of Miami's dominant position for clinching the home-court advantage for the playoffs as well as the end two games earlier of the Heat's record 27-game winning streak. season): The Thunder had a great regular season, showing the rest of the NBA that they do have what it takes to be the next NBA superpower, if they haven’t already done that. Our team's sweep of the NBA postseason by Grantland Staff on June 20, 2013. 2013 Playoffs [block:boxes=playoffs2013header] ‹ ... [block:boxes=nba_warriors_adspot_300x250] Exclusive Video Coverage. The finals began with Game 1 on June 6, and ended with Game 7 on June 20. That score would hold all the way down to final moments, where Dwyane Wade missed a jumper trying to extend the lead, and San Antonio getting the rebound with 12 seconds left. NBA Playoffs 2013: Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors Preview. THE 2013 NBA PLAYOFFS. [6] Tim Duncan became the fourth player in NBA history to make a Finals appearance in three different decades.[7][8]. They had a chance to tie the game, but Duncan, guarded by Shane Battier, missed a shot under the basket and a follow-up tip-in attempt. Or write about sports? 2013 NBA Playoffs. The Heat also made 10 out of 19 three-point shots, and five players had double-digit scoring games: James (17), Mario Chalmers (19), Ray Allen (13), Chris Bosh (12) and Dwyane Wade (10). Information about the 2013-2014 NBA Playoffs, including Champion, Finals MVP award and playoffs brackets with all the series. 2020 NBA Finals > (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (5) Miami Heat. NBA Playoffs 2013, Nuggets vs. Warriors Game 3: Game time, TV schedule and more The Nuggets look to bounce back after a poor defensive outing in Game 2 against the Warriors. NBA: Jason Collins Becomes First Openly Gay Active Player In Major Sports by Michael Dunlap Los Angeles Lakers NBA Playoffs 2013: San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers Series Recap San Antonio won the opener as Tony Parker scored on a bank shot with 5.2 seconds in regulation with the shot clock about to expire. San Antonio Spurs 2014 NBA Champion NBA Finals San Antonio Spurs 4 - 1 Miami Heat. 2013-14 statistics: 79 G; 32.0 MPG; 16.2 PPG; 6.6 RPG; 1.0 BPG; .516 FG% Career playoff statistics: 69 G; 35.4 MPG; 15.8 PPG; 8.0 RPG; 1.2 BPG; .464 FG% New, 22 comments. Eight times in NBA history a team trailing 3-1 in the playoffs, as the Bulls are to the Miami Heat with Game 5 in Miami Wednesday, has come back to win a seven game series. Ginóbili missed one of two free throws, setting the stage for the comeback. However, Miami's Dwyane Wade, who scored 17 points, was shut out in the final period. The Heat held a 52–49 halftime lead, and LeBron James recorded a triple-double in the game with 18 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Spurs shined despite a lackluster game from Tony Parker who scored only 6 points before he had to leave the game due to a hamstring injury. The defending NBA Champion and Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat defeated the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs to win their second straight title. Facebook Share. T-Mac Tries Again ... NBA Finals Preview: The Big Questions About Small Ball By Zach Lowe Plus six more crucial issues for the Heat-Spurs showdown, and a series prediction. After a 3-point shot by Kawhi Leonard, the Spurs trailed by just two with 50 seconds remaining in the game. James was entrusted with the final shot but missed a 26-foot jumper from beyond the arc. precedente Miami ended up winning anyway thanks to a last-second 3-pointer from the top player they left active for the game, Chris Bosh. The Heat finished with the best regular season record, recording a league leading 66 wins, and first place in the Southeast Division. The Heat continued their streak of not losing consecutive games that the team started in January. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers in seven games. Totals; Per Game; Per 36 Minutes; Per 100 Possessions; Advanced; East Conf 1st Round. [citation needed]. With the top eight teams remaining, we're dangerously close to crowning the 2013 NBA … As they were previously close to meeting in the 2005 Finals, the Spurs and Heat would both advance to the 2014 NBA Finals, where the Spurs won in five games. Old hands, not young superstars, defining 2013 NBA playoffs. The 2013 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2012–13 NBA season and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. It also marked the last time the Finals used the 2–3–2 format, after which it reverted to the 2–2–1–1–1 format. Present Playoff Picture (Click on Image to Enlarge) My thoughts and predictions on each team: WEST. Ratings/Viewership For the 2013 NBA Playoffs… Join our linker program. Les Nuggets de Denver arrivent en playoffs avec le meilleur bilan de l'histoire de la franchise (57 victoires). With 2:09 remaining, the Heat pulled ahead 89–86 but the Spurs went on a run of their own spearheaded by Tony Parker, who shot a stepback three and a reverse layup in consecutive possessions to put his team ahead 91–89. The Heat trailed the Spurs by double digits for most of the game. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [23] Fans and media outlets alike have begun dubbing it "The Headband Game" in reference to the signature accessory LeBron James lost on a dunk with just under nine minutes left in the 4th quarter and did not wear the rest of the way. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. LeBron James and Tim Duncan previously faced off in the 2007 NBA Finals, when James was with the Cleveland Cavaliers, which saw the Spurs sweep the Cavaliers in four games, giving San Antonio their fourth NBA title. ... (40), with whom he won the NBA Finals … [4] It was the Heat's third consecutive NBA Finals appearance, the first Eastern Conference team to achieve that since the Chicago Bulls (1996–1998). This marked the first time a team made three consecutive Finals appearances since the Los Angeles Lakers did so in 2008–2010; since then, only the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers have been able to do so, making five and four consecutive Finals appearances, respectively. Twitter Share. Until it wasn't. NBA Champion . Gary Neal had one of the best games of his career, making 6-of-10 three-point shot attempts and finishing with 24 points, and Danny Green led all Spurs players with 27 points while hitting 7-of-9 from behind the arc. Grantland on the 2013 NBA Playoffs. From 2020-2021 NBA Playoffs the league expands to Ten teams include a play-in tournament in the Playoffs for both conferences. Information about the 2012-2013 NBA Playoffs, including Champion, Finals MVP award and playoffs brackets with all the series. Standings; Schedule and Results; Leaders; Player Stats. Rate 5 stars Rate 4 stars Rate 3 stars Rate 2 stars Rate 1 star . San Antonio still had a chance but Bosh, who had a key block earlier in OT, came through with another key block in the final seconds to prevent a three-point game-tying shot from Danny Green. 1st round Conference After the deciding game, Duncan sought out James in the locker room to praise him for a great series and told James that the league would be his someday. NBA Playoffs 2013 - Boston Celtics. [24] The game is considered by players and commentators to be one of the greatest games in NBA history. Manu Ginóbili, making his first start of the season, had a strong performance with 24 points and 10 assists. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Tim Duncan led the Spurs with 20 points. ESPN Radio aired it as well and had Mike Tirico and Hubie Brown as commentators. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Les Nets … ABC will air Celtics/Knicks Game 1 at 3 PM ET, while ESPN is set to air Warriors/Nuggets at 5:30 PM, Bulls/Nets at 8:00, and Grizzlies/Clippers at 10:30. NBA playoffs 2013: Expert predictions. On the next possession, James lost the ball in the post; this eventually led to a pair of Manu Ginóbili free throws after an intentional foul (by Ray Allen) on the other end, pushing the score to 93–89. The Spurs opted not to call timeout and let Manu Ginóbili get a full head of steam heading towards the basket. This was the San Antonio Spurs' fifth appearance in the NBA Finals, attempting to win their fifth NBA championship in team history. Chris Bosh was able to collect a key offensive rebound before passing to Ray Allen, who stepped backward and made a three-point basket from the right corner with 5.2 left to send the game into overtime. James went on to hit a 17-foot jumper that secured the victory. Inside the Playoffs Blog. [20], San Antonio used a marquee shooting performance to down the Heat and take a 3–2 series lead. Parker led the Spurs with 21 points and 6 assists. Obwohl die meisten Spieler aus den Celtics-Meister… Les Knicks de New York obtiennent leur meilleur bilan en saison régulière depuis 1997 et sont champions de la Division Atlantique pour la première fois depuis 1994. 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