Heat Bounce Back With Game Four Win Over Spurs

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Published on June 14 2013 6:34 am
Last Updated on June 14 2013 6:34 am
Written by Millie Lange

(San Antonio, TX) -- The Heat's Big Three awoke and Miami steamrolled the Spurs 109-93 in Game Four of the NBA Finals to tie the series at two games apiece. In the first three games LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh combined to shoot 42-percent on 133 shots. Heat forward LeBron James says he, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh knew they had to step up. James says he, Wade and Bosh knew they had to step upThursday night the threesome connected on 37-of-64 attempts and combined for 85 of the Heat's 109 points. Individually, James posted 33 points, 11 rebounds and four assists, while Wade added 32 points with six steals, six rebounds, and four helpers. Bosh had a double-double with 20 points and 13 boards. Tim Duncan scored a team-high 20 points with five rebounds.

 

Nets Introduce Jason Kidd

(Brooklyn, NY) -- The Brooklyn Nets have introduced Jason Kidd as their next head coach.  Kidd says he is grateful for the chance to become an NBA head coach. Kidd replaces P.J. Carlesimo, who was not retained after the season. The 40-year-old point guard just retired as a player after 19 seasons and has no prior coaching experience. Kidd was a 10-time All-Star and won an NBA title with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. The Nets finished 49-33 this past season, but lost in the opening round of the playoffs to the Chicago Bulls.

 

Thursday, June 13 Scoreboard

NBA Finals

Miami Heat 09, San Antonio Spurs 93
(Best-of-seven NBA Finals tied, 2-2)

 

Friday, June 14 Schedule

NBA Finals

No Game Scheduled