San Antonio, TX LeBron James and the Heat are
headed back to Miami with the NBA Finals tied at a game apiece after bouncing
back from a humbling loss in the series opener.
James poured in 35 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and assisted on Chris Bosh's go-ahead 3-pointer down the stretch as the Heat stole Game 2, 98-96, at a much cooler AT&T Center.
The Finals opener was headlined by a malfunctioning air conditioner that caused soaring temperatures in the arena and relegated James a spectator in the deciding minutes.
The
Spurs took advantage of the four-time league MVP being on the bench for the
final six minutes and ended the game on a 31-9 run to take the early series
lead, but Sunday's outcome
proved different with a functioning air conditioner and James at full strength
in crunch time.
"I didn't really try to think about it too much," James said of Thursday's loss. "I just tried to make plays for me and my teammates."
Bosh finished with 18 points, while Dwyane Wade and Rashard Lewis added 14 apiece for the Heat, who once again avoided back-to-back losses by shooting 52.9 percent from the floor.
The Spurs were led by Tony Parker's 21 points and seven assists, while Tim Duncan totaled 18 points with 15 rebounds to tie Magic Johnson for the most postseason double-doubles in NBA history with 157.
Manu Ginobili donated 19 points off San Antonio's bench but missed two shots and committed a crucial turnover in the final minute.
Things are moving just as planned. 1 – 1 and we
are headed to Miami for games 3 and 4 and that would make the series 3 – 1 in
favour of the Heat and back to San Antonio for Games 5.
Well done guys, proud of you.
No comments:
Post a Comment