2013 NBA Finals: Humble & Grateful, Pt.2

LeBron James told the media to get the fuck out his face. Dwyane Wade told the truth about he and Ray Allen being 2 of the best shooting guards ever. Humble. Grateful. Sacrifice. That's the 2013 NBA Champion Miami HEAT.

2013 NBA Finals: Humble & Grateful

Miami HEAT were pushed to the brink by the Older Gods, but in the end the 3 Kings prevailed in Game 7.

2013 NBA Finals: Miami HEAT Need To Be Faster & More Physical In Game 7

Miami HEAT will need to be better in transition and attacking the paint if they don't want Game 7 to come down to a miraculous 30 seconds like Game 6.

2013 NBA Finals: Miami HEAT Won Game 6 with Relentless Resilience. Who Will Bring It In Game 7?

The relentless resilience of Mike Miller, Ray Allen, Mario Chalmers and the 3 Kings helped the Miami HEAT make a 4th quarter comeback to defend their throne in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

HEAT Check: The Difference Between HEAT vs. Thunder Then and Spurs Now

LeBron James, Mario Chalmers, Udonis Haslem and Dwyane Wade were more productive against the Thunder in the 2012 NBA Finals than they've been against the Spurs in the 2013 NBA Finals. Let's take a look at the numbers to see where their production's declined.

HEAT Check: Dwyane Wade Not To Blame For Danny Green's BIG Game 5

Dwyane Wade got most of the blame for Danny Green's 24 points in Game 5 of the NBA Finals but his defense didn't surrender most of the points.

Danny Green: From Random Scrub HEAT Killer to Finals MVP?

How did HEAT fans end up in a situation where they could be watching a Random Scrub HEAT Killer like Danny Green become Finals MVP after breaking the record for threes in the NBA Finals? Good question. 

2013 NBA Finals: Older Gods Strike Back in Game 5. Will 3 Kings Defend the Throne in Game 6?

The Older Gods were faster, more physical, less fatigued and more aggressive than the Miami HEAT in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. What adjustments do the 3 Kings and Erik Spoelstra need to make for Game 6?

2013 NBA Finals: The 3 Kings Returned in Game 4, Will the Older Gods Strike Back in Game 5?

When the Miami HEAT needed the 3 Kings the most, they were there in a Flash to take back home-court advantage in the NBA Finals. Will they be able to withstand the wrath of the San Antonio Spurs' Older Gods in Game 5?

Off the Index: What Does History Say About Jason Kidd Coaching the Nets?

Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov said he wants to win an NBA championship by 2015. He and Billy King must think Jason Kidd will be 1 of the greatest coaches of all-time for that to happen.

Miami HEAT 5 Factors for the Finals: Fast, Physical, Free Space, Fatigue & Foul Trouble

Miami HEAT trail the San Antonio Spurs 1-2 because they played weaker physically and mentally in 4 of the 5 factors for the NBA Finals.

Miami HEAT Out-Hustled & Out-Gunned in Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Miami HEAT must be fast and physical to create fatigue and foul trouble for the San Antonio Spurs if they want to defend their NBA title. They lost all four of those areas in Game 3 of the 2013 NBA Finals and got shot out the building by 36 points.

2013 NBA Finals: Which Game 2 Adjustments Will Carry Over to Game 3?

Mario Chalmers attacking off the pick-and-roll with LeBron James was the biggest adjustment on offense for the Miami HEAT in Game 2. The biggest improvement on defense came in the post against Tim Duncan.

Gregg Popovich: No Good Run Goes Unpunished... Unless It's Game 2 of the 2013 NBA Finals

Gregg Popovich and the Spurs are one of the best run-stoppers in the NBA, so how did the Miami HEAT out-score them 33-5 in the 2nd half of Game 2 in the NBA Finals?

2013 NBA Finals: Spurs Hyperdrive Was Too Weak To Leap With the HEAT in Game 2. Will They Keep Up in Game 3?

Miami HEAT went on a run that took Game 2 into rare air and the Spurs couldn't breathe. Will the Spurs take a deep breath in Game 3?

Dwyane Wade: Half-Man, Less Amazing On 1 Leg This Postseason

Dwyane Wade's knee injury has literally turned his offense into half-Wade, less amazing this postseason. This article breaks down the areas his performance declined and the impact it's had on the HEAT's ability to win games.

2013 NBA Finals: Game 2 Adjustments

Miami HEAT's key adjustments on offense for Game 2 include:

• Chris Bosh finishing off the pick-and-roll in the paint and getting some baseline cuts like the Birdman 
• More opportunities in transition for LeBron James
• Replacing the isolation offense Dwyane Wade can't provide with his knee injury 

On defense, the key adjustments for the HEAT include:

• Doing a better job of finding, contesting and containing the Spurs shooters like Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard and Manu Ginobili on spot up plays
• Improved defense on Tim Duncan in the post

Loose Balls Had a Big Impact on Game 1 of the NBA Finals

San Antonio Spurs took advantage of loose balls to win Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

1 Picture, 1000 Words: Game 1 of 2013 NBA Finals

LeBron James gave Chris Bosh a look that summed up Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs perfectly.

Miami HEAT Gave Away Game 1 of the Finals

What's the recipe for the Miami HEAT losing a game they had a 55% chance of winning? Mix 5 turnovers with a disappearing act by 2 all-stars in the 4th quarter and sprinkle in a buzzer-beating bank shot for good luck.

2013 NBA Finals Intro: Older Gods

The Miami HEAT's 3 Kings will give the older gods from the San Antonio Spurs their first loss in their last trip to the NBA Finals.

Feel This Moment: Will Miami HEAT Be Homicidal or Home-Sick in Game 6 vs. Pacers?

When properly motivated, the Miami HEAT are an unstoppable machine. What will be their motivation for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers?