The San Antonio Spurs were stunned in Game 4 of the 2013 NBA Finals, as the home team couldn’t find a way to get into rhythm on offense and was punished on the defensive end by the Miami Heat.
Now that the series is tied at two games apiece, expect the intensity to ratchet up quite a bit. This best-of-seven has been reduced to a best-of-three, with the side that backs down first in Game 5 almost sure to lose it all.
Let’s take a look at who must step up for each team if they don’t want to go home empty-handed at the conclusion of this epic showdown.
Tiago Splitter
The Spurs were manhandled underneath on Thursday night and this Brazilian big man was once again posterized in the process.
While the blocks by Dwyane Wade and Shane Battier weren’t as savage or destructive as LeBron James’ decimating swat in Game 2, they seemed to have a clear impact on Splitter’s psyche.
In just 14 minutes of play, the 28-year-old scored just four points—all on free throws—as his three shot attempts were off the mark. He ...
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NBA Finals 2013: Players Who Must Step Up in Game 5
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