LeBron James hadn’t even attempted at least 25 field goals in a game since Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Indiana. You have to go back to March 18 against Boston for the last time James converted on at least 15 field goals.
StatBox NBA Finals Breakdown: James & Wade finally show assertiveness to even series
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Sheridan: The Heat are a Beauty and a Beast
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SAN ANTONIO — They were a beauty to behold. They were a beast to behold. You sat there watching Game 4, a night of precision and perfection from the Miami Heat, and you couldn’t keep the thought out of your head — you were watching one of the greatest teams of all time.
Except that they aren’t. Because this was the exception, not the rule.
This was the Heat at their very, very best. Championship material. Dynasty material. “Not two, not three, not four” material — for real.
Tweet of the Night: Mike Wilbon wonders where the Dwyane Wade haters went
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All the surly D. Wade haters are awfully quiet right now…LOL
— Michael Wilbon (@RealMikeWilbon) June 14, 2013
It’s been a long-time coming in the 2013 playoffs for the Miami Heat, but the player once called “The Flash” finally showed up seemingly out of nowhere against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The “real” Dwyane Wade has been notably absent for much of the postseason – he has scored more than 20 points in just two of the last 18 postseason games – and that has especially been the case for most of the first three games against the Spurs, averaging just 14.3 points and 1.3 rebounds while being heavily shadowed by his opposite in Danny Green. It’s clear that something about his knee has thrown him off his rhythm, making him look more like an enhanced version of Larry Hughes than a player considered one of the best shooting guards in the league.
At least for one night, though, Wade came out with an aggression that the Spurs simply didn’t seem prepared for.
Heat hold remote Game 4 preparations
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The NBA Finals have yet to disappoint when it comes to headlines and talking points. From LeBron James registering a triple-double in a Game 1 that ended in spectacular fashion—with a Tony Parker play that seemed unbelievable—to two straight blowouts (one favoring each team) in Game 2 and Game 3, this year’s Finals have been a roller coaster of entertainment.
Twitter has been as lively as ever, with most people questioning Miami Heat and their leader James.
What’s wrong with the Heat’s defense? Why is LeBron being so passive? When will coach Spoelstra make adjustments?
As if Game 4 of the NBA Finals didn’t already have enough allure, the Miami Heat took their show on the road for their morning shootaround Thursday, opting to hold their practice session in a remote location.
SH Blog: LeBron vows to be much better, Deron Williams admits hiring Kidd is risky
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LeBron James is struggling in the playoffs, and that means everyone is talking about his demise.
When the King struggles – which he rarely does – it is always major news. Usually, his struggles stem from the inability of his teammates to step up and make plays. In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, however, that actually wasn’t the case. For once, LeBron didn’t have a whole lot to blame for his poor performance other than himself, and that’s exactly what he did following one of his worst games of the season, from Brian Windhorst of ESPN:
“I can’t have a performance like that and expect to win the game,” James said after enduring a 113-77 Game 3 loss, which easily became one of the most bitter and most embarrassing of his career. “I’ve got to shoot the ball better, and I’ve got to make better decisions. I’m not putting the blame on anybody; I’m owning everything I did.”
“I’ve got to be better. It’s that simple,” James said. “If I’m better, we’re better. I’m putting everything on my chest and my shoulders, and I’ve got to be better. My teammates were doing a good job. I’m not doing my part.”
