Yes, sometimes even the Spurs can flub it. One of the greatest shots in NBA Finals history. Manu Ginobili looked like he'd just chugged bleach. Ray Allen's clutch three for Heat in Game 6. . Game 1: Thu, June 6: San Antonio Spurs: 92 @ Miami Heat: 88: Game 2: Sun, June 9: San Antonio Spurs: 84 @ Miami Heat: 103: Game 3: Tue, June 11: Miami Heat: 77 @ San Antonio Spurs: 113: Game 4: Thu, June 13: Miami Heat: 109 @ San Antonio Spurs: 93: Game 5: Sun, June 16: Miami Heat: 104 @ San Antonio Spurs: 114: Game 6: Tue, June 18: San Antonio Spurs: 100 @ Miami Heat: 103: Game … 2013 NBA Finals Game 6 (June 18, 2013) Beinsports-FR. McNeill: Back and forth. Stein: That no one, after what we just witnessed, can possibly feel good about their prediction for Thursday night's finale in the 2013 What Next Finals. McNeill: I'll say yes based on the free-throw shooting down the stretch. Game 6. Did the Spurs participate in events that led to their demise? # OnThisDay in 2013, LeBron James (32p/10r/11a) went beast mode in Game 6. There were about 20 memorable and hugely important sequences after that -- headlined, of course, by Ray Allen's OT-forcing 3 from the corner -- but the whole Miller episode sticks with me as one of the evening's first big momentum changers. Limiting his looks takes away a lucrative source of offense for San Antonio. . Lucky us, we get a Game 7 for an encore. Given how San Antonio is defending James, Erik Spoelstra has quite the decision ahead. Logos via Sports Logos.net / About logos. Adry Torres, ESPN Deportes: I'd like to think of Ray Allen's 3-pointer because in that situation, I'm in favor of a quick foul when you're leading by 3 points. The Play: With the Heat down three and the shot clock off, … ESPN.com and the TrueHoop Network With the NBA on hiatus, Rob Perez is re-watching some of the NBA’s classic games. When LeBron bullied the Heat back into the game with those series of drives in the first half of the fourth, it looked like he was on track for one of the storybook individual performances in Finals history. The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs battled for four quarters and one overtime, as the defending champs forced a Game Seven. FA Cup: Man City to edge Chelsea? Marc Stein, ESPN.com: Shoeless Mike Miller's 3-pointer. Resilient as the Heat were to hang in there, San Antonio will be rueing that one for a l-o-n-g time if it can't pull out Game 7. LeBron James has always been a special basketball player, but he went into overdrive in game six of the NBA Finals in 2013. Prev Game Next Game. What you need to know about MLB's hottest new rivalry, NHL Playoff Watch Daily: Bruins, Islanders run it back on Friday night. ABS-CBN Sports And Action. 0:30. Tracking Allen, it didn't look like he'd have a chance of scampering back behind the line. Trusting Wade paid off in Game 4, but it's become increasingly clear that San Antonio struggles more when facing four 3-point shooters (Bosh doesn't quite count). UFC Fight Night viewers guide: Robert Whittaker should be one win away from a title shot, 7 reasons you won't want to miss the 2021 NCAA gymnastics championships, WNBA draft 2021 grades: Dallas aces second consecutive draft, Two brothers, two different paths, one shared goal: The Surratts' journey to the NFL draft, The most important storylines to watch in this weekend's spring games. The execution could've been better, but it wasn't the result of willful neglect or even carelessness. Robert Horry's game-winner with the Spurs trailing by two, Tim Duncan's two-handed putback falling just short at the regulation buzzer, Chauncey Billups' huge night leading to Bruce Bowen playing fireman. 1 of 3. Always. From the Spurs leading comfortably to Leonard missing free points to Ray's 3 to Joey Crawford holding up play after that bucket to the extra five minutes. It's not perfectly adjudicated and every game isn't a classic, but when the best players in the world excel at the biggest moments with this quality of production, NBA basketball is near-perfect entertainment. Strauss: Post-game facial expressions don't lie? There probably aren’t two more depressing words in the Alamo City than Game 6, unless it’s last call. 2013 NBA Finals Game 7: ABS-CBN TV Spot. The Heat also made some huge plays and there were a fair share of random events. Neither the Heat or the Spurs erased a deficit quite like the one San Antonio faced in Game 1 of their second round series with the Warriors, but Game 6 of the Finals had a similar back-and-forth quality to it. And could Ferrari spring a surprise. 3-3. Allen's game-tying 3 in the fourth quarter is the closest we came to a signature shot in this game. Andrew McNeill, 48 Minutes of Hell: Ray Allen's game-tying 3-pointer. Shot Charts. One of the big stories heading into game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals was Danny Green. Torres: I'm going to go off topic here and say Nike's floral colorway of the LeBron X shoe with an insole(s) declaring LeBron's second NBA title before the series even ended. Kawhi Leonard and Manu Ginobili each missed free throws late in the fourth quarter that could've put the Heat to bed. Let's take a closer look at Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals from a betting perspective, while offering up an against-the-spread pick along the way. Ringside Seat: As Jake Paul fights Ben Askren, what does his boxing future look like? Copyright © 2018 NBA. Why do you always ask us this one? Jun 19, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (left) and shooting guard Danny Green (right) talk during practice before game seven of the 2013 NBA Finals … Consecutive Finals games over 30 points: LeBron James scored 32 points in Game Six of the NBA Finals on June 18, 2013, and then made 37 points in Game Seven on June 20, 2013. From LeBron getting rid of the headband to the Heat rallying back. League officials were in the process of wheeling the Larry O'Brien Trophy to the court in that final minute of the fourth quarter because the Spurs' late lead seemed unassailable. Next up: Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat. The Game: 2013 Finals, Game 6. Finals… LeBron has been the butt of the joke for his decision -- failing to accept he's going bald. As the NBA is currently suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NBA decided to broadcast the classic Spurs vs Miami Heat game on Twitter. Can Athletic get Copa del Rey redemption vs. Barca? Leicester to outgun Southampton? Then he got clumsy and settled for mediocre shots. West Conf Semis. The stage is set. But Allen took three perfect steps backward at high speed, never once looking down. Arnovitz: That the NBA has a tremendous product. Stein: Epic and mystifying all at once. The Heat rode a triple-double performance from LeBron James (32 points along with 11 assists and 10 rebounds) becoming the first player since Magic Johnson in 1991 to have two triple doubles in the same NBA Finals series while Tim Duncan led the Spurs with 30 points and 17 rebounds. His late-game defense on Tony Parker was ferocious as well. Strauss: Hey, it might be the best since the 1976 Suns-Celtics triple-overtime thriller. Recent Posts Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat. 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But Chris Bosh's block will forever be replayed in Finals history clips. Suivre. Thursday night the Heat and Spurs will play for the NBA title but before we look ahead, let's look back at an epic Game 6. Over the years there have been some games that have left us wanting more but Game 6 was on another level. This was certainly the best NBA Finals game I ever saw, personally. There's a number of reasons why they let this get away: (a) Popovich's biggest mistake was removing Tim Duncan from late in the third to the early going of the fourth quarter as Miami chopped down their deficit from 12 to 4 points, and (b) Manu Ginobili and Danny Green were kept in check. He became the first player since Magic (1991) to put up two triple-doubles in … The last amazing game you saw is always the best. It was an incredible play. ¡Antetokounmpo recupera y vuela a campo abierto! Stein: Uh ... yeah. Sometimes. Pages Businesses Sports & Recreation Sports League NBA Videos 2013 NBA Finals Game 6: Spurs 3-2 Heat It's a contrarian view, I know, but that's me. Playing next. 9:00 PM, June 18, 2013. After setting the record for made 3-pointers in Game 5 and generally finding himself open on a lot of trips down the floor, the Heat clamped down on Green in Game 6. Related to that, don't be shocked if the Spurs bounce back to win this series. It was also the flawless form and the swish. The footwork to get himself in position behind the line has been drilled into him over so many years that it's second nature, and yet it's still so beautiful to watch. Torres: Coming into Game 6, I thought that the Spurs' worst enemy was the fact that a loss in Game 6 gave them a second shot. "Best" is subjective, of course, but this was near-objectively the greatest Finals game from the 90s on. Then he lost his headband and turned into a rim-attacking demon. And, most of all, I can't remember a game -- ever -- that generated so much second-guessing of Pop. 103. It wasn't just the shock of the make and the comeback, all coming to a head. ¡Los 40 puntos de Jaylen Brown vs. Lakers! I have to give you a Pop-esque answer because I'm too drained by the drama to give you a well-reasoned answer. Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder. Strauss: As we saw in another fourth-quarter run, LeBron James keeps finding space when Dwyane Wade's on the bench. Game Six of the 2013 NBA Finals was an instant classic. That 3 was a perfect moment by which to remember an incredible career. If he had run toward the sideline instead of backpedaling, he wouldn't have had the space to turn, catch and shoot. On June 18, 2013, Ray Allen knocks down a corner 3-pointer to send the Heat to overtime against the Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. ET* Game 7 – Thursday, June 20 at 9 p.m. Especially when it happens in the NBA Finals. 2013 NBA Finals: Game 6 Micro-Movie - YouTube. Arnovitz: Relentless, transcendent and, at times, even reckless. I'm sure there have been great ones over the past decade that, at this hour, I simply won't remember. ¡El mejor Marc Gasol de la temporada: 18 puntos ante Boston! New England Patriots Patriots. McNeill: The Heat are now defending Danny Green. Tony Parker missed one in overtime as well. Follow. He dominated for stretches and made sure everyone who was watching knew he was the best player in the world. He kept fighting and it's a huge reason why Miami came back. The Heat rode a triple-double performance from LeBron James (32 points along with 11 assists and 10 rebounds) becoming the first player since Magic Johnson in 1991 to have two triple doubles in the same NBA Finals series while Tim Duncan led the Spurs with 30 points and 17 rebounds. The San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat 2013 NBA Finals Game 6 is till date one of the most epic showdowns in NBA history. If Ray Allen hadn't sank that 3, I don't know how much criticism James would've been able to avoid. You can fault the turnovers and fault the missed shots, but you certainly couldn't question LeBron's desire. But that second shot is in a do-or-die setting. Torres: As a fan I think the NBA playoffs have lacked some excitement ever since that thrilling Golden State-Dallas series. Has Mercedes regained the advantage already? Ray Allen says LeBron and Coach Spo still call to thank him for hitting his iconic shot in Game 6 of the 2013 Finals. Ray Allen was still in the paint. West Conf Finals. Jimmie Johnson set for latest challenge, as the NASCAR legend takes on IndyCar. Faced with the prospect of losing the series, LeBron stepped up and earned the nickname of ‘King.’ James wouldn’t be defeated and inspired the Miami Heat to a second successive NBA … Andrew McNeill contributes to the TrueHoop Network. il y a 8 mois | 2.6K vues. You bet. Report. The unsung moment to reference was Wade poking the ball away from Kawhi Leonard twice after LeBron missed a three with 26 seconds left. But what I want to know now is: How on Earth can he dare play with the headband in Game 7? • Follow the NBA on ESPN on Twitter | On Facebook | On Google+, Sources: X-rays negative on Jazz star Mitchell, Donald's attorney says Rams star aided accuser, No motive found for shooting involving ex-NFLer, PSU's O'Keefe sets NCAA goals mark in lacrosse, D-Wade leaps into ownership with stake in Jazz, GM: Texans respecting legal process on Watson, Boeheim bunch: Jimmy joins bro to play for dad, Ex-NFL star Lynch joins soccer ownership ranks, NFL win total predictions: Our reporters make over/under picks for all 32 teams, LAFC over Columbus Crew for MLS Cup? San Antonio Spurs . Adry Torres writes for ESPN Deportes. Stein: I've got ask you something, 5-on-5. #spurs #heat #miamiheat #lebronjames #dannygreen #2013 #nba #nbafinals They missed free throws and didn't secure the glass at decisive moments. . A master of his craft. I can't speak to the past, but I can speak to the Jordan era and beyond. They dominated most of Game 6 with their defense on the space-starved Heat. Kevin Arnovitz, TrueHoop: When Chris Bosh yanked the ball out of the air after LeBron's jumper caromed off the rim. Perhaps it was fatigue, but they certainly wrested defeat from the jaws of victory. Then when he coughed the ball up twice during the final minute, you could almost sense the material from 2011 being dug out and resurrected for a fresh run. He was so unexplosive through the first three quarters -- if that's a word -- that you started wondering if he was secretly injured. ET* *If necessary. AFC North AFC North. Miami Dolphins Dolphins. The 2013 NBA Playoffs are down to the final four teams, and we’ve finally got some consistency on where to watch NBA Playoffs. Kevin Arnovitz, Marc Stein, and Ethan Sherwood Strauss cover the NBA for ESPN.com. East Conf Finals. OTG REPLAY - 2013 NBA Finals Game 6: San Antonio Spurs @ Miami Heat Nick Fay, Kory Waldron, Jac Manuell, and Alec Liebsch rewatch Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals. Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio missed free throws and whiffed on defensive boards. McNeill: Spurs-Warriors Game 1. Yes, they got unlucky, but even bad luck shouldn't be enough to undo a five-point lead with under 30 seconds left. Arnovitz: "Let" is a tricky word. Box Score. Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs. . Ethan Sherwood Strauss, ESPN.com: I tried to pick a cool, unsung moment, but there's no resisting the Ray Allen 3-pointer. Arnovitz: My first thought was the Game 7 of the 2010 Finals, but the basketball was awful that night, which wasn't the case in Game 5 of the 2005 Finals between the Spurs and Pistons in Detroit. It didn't cost them the series, but it cost them a chance to close it out. 2013 NBA Finals Game 6: ABS-CBN TV Spot. Torres: Headband-less. I said it before Game 1 and get to say it again leading into Game 7: You know it's going to be a good game (or series) when no one is making predictions with any conviction. But I get a pass because a) it was an instant classic no matter where it ranks with all the members of this particular fivesome and b) I'm older than pretty much every 5-on-5 respondent except that David Thorpe character. A triple-double wasn't too shabby, dropping 32 points, dishing out 11 assists and grabbing 10 boards. He ditched the headband, led the epic comeback and the social media world just exploded. NBA Finals 2013: The LeBron James no one can stop saves the Heat in Game 6 Before Ray Allen's shot or Chris Bosh's blocks, a rare version of LeBron James made an … Our 2021 predictions, MVP favorites, team-by-team talking points, How Nick Saban and Tuscaloosa formed an 'unbreakable bond' after a tornado 10 years ago, Get ready for Dodgers-Padres Round 1! The Series Situation: San Antonio Spurs lead Miami Heat, 3-2. Todos los derechos reservados. Relive the best moments from Game 6 of The Finals. So many Spurs (Manu, Kawhi, Tony, Pop) had a hand in the unraveling, too. Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals was tense, baffling, infuriating, and cathartic. AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, Florida. Game 6 – Tuesday, June 18 at 9 p.m. The Heat eventually beat the Spurs in overtime , 103-100, ensuring there will be a winner-take-all Game 7. He was far from perfect, but he did deliver a mammoth effort in that fourth quarter. Not sure how may pairs Nike has produced but if Miami loses Game 7, sneaker aficionados will be hunting that shoe down. Buffalo Bills Bills. 6 years ago | 47 views. The San Antonio Spurs versus The Miami Heat 9 AM, Live on ABS-CBN 9 PM on Studio 23. Dates: June 6–20 MVP: LeBron James(Miami Heat) The 2013 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2012–13 NBA season and the conclusion of the 2013 NBA Playoffs. Baltimore Ravens Ravens. Cincinnati Bengals Bengals. He broke the Finals record for 3s in just five games and you can see how impressive the numbers were. Strauss: Energetic. UPDATED MAY 22, 2013: WATCH NBA PLAYOFFS ONLINE – CONFERENCE FINALS. Play-By-Play. Browse more videos. Box Score - Miami Heat (104) vs. San Antonio Spurs (114) - June 16, 2013