After a split in the first two games of the NBA Finals in Miami, the next three will be held in San Antonio with both teams possessing the potential to close out the series.
Each team perfectly utilized their blueprints for success in keeping the series even at 1-1. With momentum at a stalemate, here are the matchups to keep an eye on in Game 3.
LeBron vs. Himself
LeBron was an efficient 7-of-16 from the field in Game 1 while Kawhi Leonard’s pressure caused him to miss a lot of easy ones in Game 2, despite shooting a similar 7-of-17.
Players like Mario Chalmers can't consistently be depended upon for performances like in game two, so LeBron has to make sure he doesn’t beat himself by trying to do too much. He needs to keep finding open shooters no matter how many times they miss.
LeBron forces too many shots late but facilitating often takes pressure off of him to score. If LeBron can hold onto the belief that being like “Magic” the majority of the contest isn't a bad thing, he’ll likely be able to become “MJ” if he needs to late in the game.
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