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Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) and guard Manu Ginobili (20) of Argentina defend during the first half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Miami. The Heat defeated the Spurs 103-100 in overtime.

Heat force Game 7 with 103-100 OT win over Spurs

When LeBron James' greatness almost wasn't good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration. 3 hours ago

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LeBron James goes without headband _ and it works

It will be known as the LeBron James Headband Game.

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Heat fans rejoice after thrilling Game 6 win against Spurs

The Miami Heat rallied from a late five-point deficit to force overtime, and secured a 103-100 win over the San Antonio Spurs after Chris Bosh blocked a desperation 3-point attempt from Danny Green as time expired.
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Column: Spurs' collapse starts at top with Pop

The sly smile on Erik Spoelstra's lips said it all. If only this once, the Miami coach couldn't wait to field questions.
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Stanford student gaining cult status for rethinking NBA philosophy

Muthu Alagappan arrived at Stanford University with his heart set on attending medical school, and he still hopes to become a doctor someday.
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AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

The Miami Heat were so close to elimination from the NBA championships that the team noticed officials bringing yellow tape out to block off the court for the Spurs' trophy presentation. But a couple of big 3-pointers later and powered by LeBron James' fourth-quarter surge, the defending champions...
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5 things learned from Game 6 of NBA Finals

Five things to learn from the Miami Heat's 103-100 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night:
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Small-ball strategy gives Heat a big boost in Game 6

After getting beaten mercilessly in the paint for three quarters, the Heat switched to the same lineup that had given it its best quarter of basketball earlier in the NBA Finals.
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Greg Cote: With Game 7 of NBA Finals, now comes all that matters for Heat

Can your pounding heart and racing mind stand one more of these, South Florida? Will your boss tolerate another couple days of frazzled distraction and low productivity?
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Linda Robertson: Heat's LeBron James awakens just in time

For much too much of Game 6, LeBron James reverted to the 2011 version of himself. He was settling. Settling for jump shots. Settling for assists. Deferring. Drifting.
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Dave Hyde: Game 6 an NBA Finals classic

What a night. What a game. What a way Tuesday night for this basketball season to be sent careening, wildly and wonderfully, from a Game 6 of the NBA Finals into the last possible night of the season Thursday.