Spurs vs. Heat: Role Players Who Will Have Big Impact on Game 3

June 10th, 2014 by Max Garland Leave a reply »

Boris Diaw, Danny Green, Norris Cole and Rashard Lewis may not have the pedigree of LeBron James and Tim Duncan, but they could easily turn the tide of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, for better or for worse.

So far, Diaw has been playing his best on defense versus James, and Green gives the San Antonio Spurs a reliable catch-and-shoot option.

Cole put the clamps on Lance Stephenson in the Eastern Conference finals, but is struggling on offense for the Miami Heat. Lewis has stepped up big time as the starting power forward.

With both teams ready to make adjustments, here is how the four role players will make an impact in Game 3.

 

San Antonio Spurs

Boris Diaw

With Kawhi Leonard struggling, Boris Diaw has been defending James more than ever.

The 10-year veteran has plenty of bulk to give James trouble in the low post. In Game 2, however, the cracks in Diaw’s defense started to show and James poured in 35 points.

Diaw’s LeBr ...

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