During the 2014 NBA Finals the San Antonio Spurs beat Miami 4-1. However during the Spurs four victories over the Heat, they won by 15 or more points. People have to give the Spurs credit where credit is due. San Antonio had a higher basketball IQ than Miami. San Antonio were the deeper team, they were unselfish and passed the basketball until they found the open man. Yes Miami were the more athletic team however like that older YMCA teams that beat younger YMCA teams that's how these NBA Finals looked. San Antonio lets not forget let Miami off the hook last season. Miami capitalized by winning the 2013 NBA Finals in 7. Meanwhile it appeared that San Antonio would win the title in 6 games. Fast forward to 2014 the lone Miami victory in Game 2 was only by 2 points. The Spurs stormed back in Game 6 last Sunday on Father's Day after starting the game down 22-6. Where do both teams go from here especially Miami. James, Wade and Bosh could all opt out of their respective contracts. So it will an intriguing summer on South Beach. Miami were denied a 3 peat and 4th overall title in franchise history. The Heat did appear in 4 straight NBA Finals representing an Eastern Conference that lacks depth many would say weak. Meanwhile the Spurs won their 5 title in franchise history in 6 NBA Finals appearances. How much longer will Tim, Manu and Tony play ? Obviously only time will tell. Similar to the decisions that will be made in Miami going forward.
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