Heading into Game 6 the Spurs led the Heat 3-2 needing only 1 win to close out the series and win their 5th title in franchise history. Tim Duncan poured in 23 first half points. San Antonio led by double digits in the 3rd and 4th quarters respectively. Obviously the Heat would make a run and in the final period they did, even took the lead. Then the Spurs came back to hold a 5 point lead with less than 30 seconds left. Leonard missed a free throw and Ginobili missed a free throw, 2 free throws 2 points that would have iced the game and series for San Antonio. Those pair of misses opened the door for Miami even with the NBA ready to set up for a post game championship celebration. Tim Duncan was out of the game on two defensive possessions that led to offensive rebound & kick out three's by Lebron James and Ray Allen. Those buckets from downtown tied the game and the Heat won in overtime. Miami forced a Game 7 and took advantage of the Spurs letting them back in the series, ultimately winning back to back titles. Even if Game 7 Coach Pop left Tony Parker out late and let Ginobili pushed the ball which led to a series ending turnover. Some questionable late game decisions in back to back contest. The title was right their for the taking in Game 6 and missed free throws let the flood gates open. The Spurs have to be sick.
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