Heat Nip Spurs, Force Game Seven
Published on June 19 2013 6:36 am
Last Updated on June 19 2013 6:36 am
Written by Millie Lange
(Miami, FL) -- LeBron James posted 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Heat defeat the Spurs 103-100 in overtime of Game Six in the NBA Finals from Miami. James says this is the greatest basketball game he's ever been a part of.
Chris Bosh added 10 points and 11 rebounds for Miami, which hosts Game Seven on Thursday. Dwyane Wade was held to 14 points in the win. Ray Allen hit a game-tying three pointer with five second left in regulation to force the extra period. Tim Duncan tallied 30 points and 17 caroms for San Antonio, which was up by 10 entering the fourth quarter. Kawhi Leonard helped out with 22 points and 11 rebounds for the Spurs. Tony Parker scored 19 points with eight assists in defeat.
Clippers-Celtics Trade Talks Break Down
(Los Angeles, CA) -- A potential trade that would send veteran forward Kevin Garnett from the Celtics to the Clippers is apparently off the table. ESPNLosAngeles.com reports the Clippers have broken off talks with the Celtics and the teams have no plans to speak again. Boston and Los Angeles had reportedly been discussing a deal that would have let head coach Doc Rivers go from being the Celtics head coach to the Clippers.
Tuesday, June 18 Scoreboard
NBA Finals
Miami Heat 103, San Antonio Spurs 100
(Best-of-seven NBA Finals tied, 3-3)
Wednesday, June 19 Schedule
NBA Finals
No Game Scheduled