In the NBA Finals, the Spurs again faced with the Miami Heat. This is a repeat of last season's final. At that time, through the fierce battle until the seventh game, Heat resistance frustrate Spurs 4-3 to lift the Larry O'Brien trophy for the second time in a row after 2012.
NBA Finals 2014 dream finally happened. This is after the San Antonio Spurs Oklahoma City Thunder embarrass success in the cage, Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Saturday (31/5) local time night or Sunday morning GMT.
Spurs subdue the Thunder through the fierce battle until the extra period 112-107. Results that deliver Spurs won 4-2 in a best of seven systems without going through the seventh game.
In addition, the final rematch this is the first time after 1998. While the Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 4-2 to become champions. The previous season, the Bulls, then still reinforced two legend, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, also beat the Utah Jazz with the same score of 4-2.
For Spurs, this time to the final step is the sixth time in which four of them are successfully carried off the prize in 1999, 2003, 2005 and 2007. Journey to the final of Tim Duncan et al achieved with a struggle. Apart from having to fight the host support, the Spurs played arguably the star limped slightly after a mainstay, guard Tony Parker was forced to pull out and only played 19 minutes.
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As a result, foster children Gregg Popovich was always behind in the race runway collection numbers with the Thunder. Moreover Thunder motivated to match up 2-3 on the Spurs. Be, two earlier quarter, the game Tim Duncan et al are under pressure. Thunder in a position to seize the first quarter 23-20. In the second quarter, the Thunder struck the increasingly dominant with 26 points, while Spurs could only 22 points. Pause Thunder first round was locked position 49-42 points.
But the turning point of the Spurs revival occurred in the third quarter. Although in this quarter, Tony Parker had to pull over because of injury, the Spurs actually appear crazy. Tim Duncan and Boris Diaw seemed to find his life again. A wide variety of shots and lay- ups are both successful ransacked Thunder basket. As a result, Spurs away in the third quarter with 37-20. The visitors also drove in front of the Thunder with a ten- point advantage. Spurs closed the third quarter with a 79-69 advantage.
This ten-point deficit, making the host snapped. Two host star, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, the wind began to re- discover his game. But it was Spurs who further alienate the advantage to 12 points early in the fourth quarter. Miss up to 12 points more and make a duet Durant and Westbrook should be performed in a spirit of excess. Second attempt succeeded in diluting the gap to 93-91 when the game 4 minutes remaining.
Asa Thunder extend the breath finally succeeded when the game live nine seconds. When the euphoria of victory is in sight Spurs, Westbrook breached and produce free throws. Westbrook appeared as a savior after his shot sped host seamlessly into the Spurs net. Position to be equally powerful 101-101.
The host can finally breathe a little easier, at least able to hold Spurs to party in their own home. Unfortunately, in the extra period, the Thunder was unable to prevent the Spurs. Tim Duncan became the Spurs hero with rampant generate points. Spurs scored eleven points as the Thunder stuck with only six points. Then burst into the Spurs bench celebrate their success penetrating sixth NBA finals. Spurs lock up the victory with a score of 112-107.
Shown as the top scorer in this game is Russell Westbrook with 34 points, eight assists, seven rebounds. Followed by lethal duo, Kevin Durant with a notch 31 points, 14 assists. In the Spurs camp, Boris Diaw so that most struck the ball with 26 points. Tim Duncan followed with 19 points and 15 rebounds.
Duncan could not vent his excitement after successfully qualifying for the finals. " It is not believed to return to the finals after defeat in the final year ago. But we now have got here. We are very pleased to be able to final longer. Titles we can already four times. And now we 'll do it again, "said Duncan, who became the main actor Spurs four titles to The Associated Press.
While coach Scott Brooks Thunde could not hide his disappointment. Brooks praised Tim Duncan became the Spurs hero in the extra period " Duncan is a player who hebat. He is was instrumental in the extension of time. We started the game by throwing too many jump shots. Seems like we are not good enough to play near the basket, " Brooks contrite.
The first game the final round will be held on Thursday (5/6) or Friday (6/6) morning Indonesian time. San Antonio Spurs will host the Miami Heat prior to the second game.
NBA Finals Schedule :
Game1 - Thursday ( 5/6 ) in San Antonio
Game 2 - Sunday ( 8/6 ) in San Antonio
Game 3 - Tuesday ( 10/6 ) in Miami
Game 4 - Thursday ( 12/6 ) in Miami
Game 5 - Sunday ( 15/6 ) at San Antonio
Game 6 - Tuesday ( 17/6 ) in Miami
Game 7 - Friday ( 20/6 ) at San Antonio
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