The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs have their “Big Three,” but it’s the unsung heroes from the bench that make the difference.
So far in the NBA Finals, we have seen some outstanding performances from bench players and more of the same is expected heading into a pivotal Game 5 in San Antonio.
Here are a few key pieces that we’ll see coming off the bench.
The Spurs saw an outburst from Gary Neal in Game 3, netting 24 points in 25 minutes of play off the bench. He was San Antonio’s second-highest scorer in the team's 36-point win at home. He also provided four rebounds—all defensive—and was 6-for-10 from three-point range.
Manu Ginobili is the key to igniting San Antonio’s bench. So far in this postseason, he’s averaging 10.3 points per game in 25.4 minutes of play.
Having not started a single contest this season (60 regular-season games, 18 playoff games), he will be counted upon to be the catalyst for the Spurs’ secondary scoring going forward.
The Miami Heat were slowed down considerably in Game 3, with LeBron J ...
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2013 NBA Finals: Bench Players Who Will Be Counted on in Pivotal Game 5
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