NBA Finals Game 3: San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat – 5 Talking Points

Miami Heat Head Coach, Erik Spoelstra, sits on the bench during Game Three of the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 11, 2013 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Getty Images)

What next for the Heat?

The Heat were the favourites as they came into this series with people tipping their ferocious pace to dominate the aged Spurs. Popovich has managed to counter that with big game experience combined with young talent. Erik Spoelstra cut a helpless figure on the bench as he watched the Spurs sink 3-pointers at will, using the same move of having Tiago Splitter set up a screen at the top of the arc more than once. If the Heat are to come back into this series, Spoelstra will have to out-think Coach Pop at every turn.

“We got what we deserved, I didn’t even recognize the team that was out there tonight.” – Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra

This was Duncan, Parker and Ginobili’s 100^th post-season win together (just 10 short of the Lakers record). They will be looking to win their first title since 2007. With the next two games also at San Antonio, the Spurs are in the driving seat to win their fifth NBA title. Only time will tell if James and Wade will have their say in the coming days.

Stats from NBA.com