By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
When LeBron James’ greatness almost wasn’t good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration. Miami’s championship reign would be over. Someone in Spurs black would replace James as NBA Finals MVP. James and the Heat wouldn’t let it happen.
By The Washington Times
Still, nostalgia for the team's original nickname remains, and a Monumental Sports & Entertainment official said the organization will continue to market throwback gear to tap that interest.
By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
Manu Ginobili had 24 points and 10 assists in a surprise start to spark the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-104 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, pushing the Spurs one victory away from their fifth championship.
By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
"I think Game 5 should be the best game of the series," Dwyane Wade said. "Both teams should come out knowing each other, knowing what each other want to do, and it should be a very good game."
By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
Riding big performances from their Big Three, the Heat tied the NBA Finals with a 109-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4.
By Paul J. Weber - Associated Press
Parker wouldn't address his injury at practice Thursday other than saying he was "ready to go." The All-Star was hurt early in the second half of Game 3, which the Spurs won to take a 2-1 lead over the Miami Heat in the best-of-seven series.
By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
The move reunites Kidd with the franchise he led to consecutive NBA Finals in 2002-03, when they played in New Jersey. He spent 6½ seasons with the Nets, averaging 14.6 points, 9.1 assists and 7.2 rebounds, and is their career leader in numerous statistical categories.
By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press
When the Miami Heat were embarrassed by 36 points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, James took all the blame and even lauded his teammates for playing great. Shortly after that 113-77 debacle of a Spurs' victory ended Tuesday night, James insisted that he would do enough to change the way the Heat compete in Game 4.
By The Washington Times
The camp will be directed by Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski as he begins preparations for the 2016 Olympics. Other high-profile players slated for the July 21-25 camp include Kyrie Irving on the Cleveland Cavaliers, Paul George of the Indiana Pacers and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors.
By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
James had 11 rebounds and five assists, but he missed 11 of his first 14 shots and never looked comfortable against San Antonio's swarming defense.
By Steve Reed - Associated Press
The 50-year-old Ewing was a teammate of Bobcats owner Michael Jordan on the 1992 USA Olympic "Dream Team" that won gold at the Barcelona Games.
By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
James broke out to finish it with a flurry and the Heat used a 33-5 run to rout the San Antonio Spurs 103-84 on Sunday night and even the series at one game apiece.
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
It will be known as the LeBron James Headband Game. Published June 19, 2013
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
The Miami Heat were so close to elimination from the NBA championships that the team noticed officials bringing yellow tape out to block off the court for the Spurs' trophy presentation. But a couple of big 3-pointers later and powered by LeBron James' fourth-quarter surge, the defending champions stayed alive, edging San Antonio 103-100 in overtime. Game 7 is in Miami on Thursday, the NBA's first do-or-die game to determine its champion since the Lakers beat the Celtics in 2010. Here are some of the best images from Game 6: Published June 19, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Former Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan is returning to the team as a consultant. Published June 19, 2013
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
LeBron James could not sleep after Game 6. Published June 19, 2013
By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press
Game 7s do more than settle championships. They define legacies. Published June 19, 2013
By JIM LITKE - Associated Press
The sly smile on Erik Spoelstra's lips said it all. If only this once, the Miami coach couldn't wait to field questions. Published June 19, 2013
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press
The San Antonio Spurs are hoping the road to recovery from an incredible collapse in Game 6 goes through their stomachs. Published June 19, 2013
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
Five things to learn from the Miami Heat's 103-100 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night: Published June 19, 2013
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press
Through heartbreaking losses and hair-raising victories, through Game 7s of the NBA Finals and Game 46s of the regular season, through contract extension after contract extension, what has defined these San Antonio Spurs more than anything else is the simple fact that they stick together. Published June 19, 2013
By JIM LITKE - Associated Press
The sly smile on Erik Spoelstra's lips said it all. If only this once, the Miami coach couldn't wait to field questions. Published June 19, 2013
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press
During his team's Game 3 rout of the Heat, Gregg Popovich was shown on TV talking to his players while they were in the process of burying Miami with a stirring offensive display. Published June 18, 2013
By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press
They lost three times in three months in one of the most overpowering stretches the NBA has ever seen. Published June 18, 2013
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
Five things to watch for in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, as the San Antonio Spurs try to clinch their fifth title and end the Miami Heat's reign on Tuesday night: Published June 18, 2013
By PAUL J. WEBER - Associated Press
Danny Green once wasn't good enough to be on the same team as LeBron James. Published June 17, 2013
