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NBA Finals Game 2: Heat vs. Spurs | Sun., June 9, 2013
San Antonio forward Tim Duncan walks into the AmericanAirlines Arena before Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Miami Heat on June 9, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo
Former Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neil prepares for his closeup on NBA TV as the Miami Heat prepare to host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
San Antonio guard Manu Ginobili walks into the AmericanAirlines Arena before Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Miami Heat on June 9, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo
Miami Heat fans greet the players as they exit Championship Alley to enter the court for pregame warmups before Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the American Airlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Ray Allen is defended by video intern Eric Glass during practice before Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo
U.S. Army Sgt. Hector Ramos returned to Miami yesterday and is honored with a Hometown Hero award presented by Miami Heat center Chris Andersen on behalf of the organization prior to Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
An Argentine fan cheers for San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili before Game 2 of the NBA Finals betwen the Spurs and the Miami Heat at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Hector Gabino / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James blocks a shot against San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James blocks a shot against San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade to hypes up the fans prior to the start of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat fan Stephen Benson shows his support for Chris "Birdman" Andersen prior to Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade to hypes up the fans prior to the start of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh guards San Antonio point guard Tony Parker during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Hector Gabino / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James look to pass the ball while San Antonio forward Kawhi Leonard guards him in the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Hector Gabino / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Bosh look to pass the ball against the defense of San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Hector Gabino / Staff Photo
The national anthem is performed prior to Game 2 of the 2013 NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade scores during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade goes to the basket against San Antonio forward Tim Duncan, left, and forward Boris Diaw during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem defends San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Bosh shoots over San Antonio forward Kawhi Leonard during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem attacks the basket the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili drives to the hoop during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James drives to the basket around San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, right, during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat fans show their support during Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Andersen dunks in the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Andersen dunks in the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade scrambles in the paint around San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, left, and forward Boris Diaw, right, during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade scrambles in the paint around San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, left, and forward Boris Diaw, right, during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra takes a knee during first quarter play of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
A young Miami Heat fan shows her support during Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James hollers in the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat fans show their support during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Bosh blocks a shot by San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers drives the ball around San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Bosh moves the ball to a waiting forward LeBron James during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade passes the ball under the basket and around San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Bosh dunks after a pass from guard Dwyane Wade during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James stands before Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Hector Gabino / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Bosh and point guard Mario Chalmers fight San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan for a rebound during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Andersen throws down a dunk during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Andersen throws down a dunk during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat point guardNorris Cole takes on two Spurs during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green hits his fourth three pointer during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Miami Heat at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker drives againts Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili drives against Miami Heat guard Ray Allen during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Ray Allen shoots over the San Antonio Spurs defense during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers leaps over San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat point guard Norris Cole drives to the basket over San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker, right, and guard Danny Green in the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Ray Allen and center Chris Andersen defends San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green in the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Andersen is blocked as San Antonio Spurs guard Kawhi Leonard grabs the loose ball during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade falls into photographers during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Rapper Flo Rida watches the Miami Heat play the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers and center Chris Bosh puts pressure on San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Andersen dunks the ball near the end of the second quarter during Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
A Miami Heat fan holds his toddler sporting a hairdo inspired by center Chris "Birdman" Andersen during Game 2 of the 2013 NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James takes the ball downcourt as San Antonio Spurs guard Gary Neal watches at the end of the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers attempts a shot in the final minutes of the third quarter during Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James drives against San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers is fouled by San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green before making the basket during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James is fouled by San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers attempts a shot over San Antonio Spurs guard Gary Neal during Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan dunks during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers attempts a shot over San Antonio Spurs guard Gary Neal during Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
A Miami Heat fan shows his support during Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
LeBron James drives in against San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James drives to the basket during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Hector Gabino / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade looks for a foul call during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
The Miami Heat Dancers perform during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James reacts after a play during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Hector Gabino / Staff Photo
Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers attempts to score as San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green defends during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Bosh grabs an offensive rebound during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers drives to the basket during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra gestures during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
A foul is called on Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade as he attempts to block a shot from San Antonio Spurs Kawhi Leonard during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
At center, President of Haiti Michel Martelly is shown during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Al Diaz / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Bosh and point guard Mario Chalmers fights San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan for a rebound during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the American Airlines Arena in in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James drives against San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James blocks a shot against San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward Mike Miller and point guard Mario Chalmers blocks a shot by San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Ray Allen attempts a three-point shot over San Antonio Spurs guard Kawhi Leonard during Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. C.W. Griffin / Staff Photo
Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers drives against San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills, center, and center DeJuan Blair during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo
Miami Heat center Chris Andersen goes to the basket against San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James leaps as he looks to pass the ball during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James completes an expressive dunk late in the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James completes an expressive dunk late in the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James completes an expressive dunk late in the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James blocks a shot against San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James blocks a shot against San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat guard Ray Allen attempts a layup late in the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the 2013 NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
A Miami Heat fan taunts San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker by holding up a photo of Parkers' ex-wife, actress Eva Longoria, during Game 2 of the 2013 NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
From left: Miami Heat guard Ray Allen, forward LeBron James and guard Dwyane Wade laugh as they sit on the bench at the end of the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the 2013 NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
Miami Heat forward LeBron James snears as he leaves the court after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the 2013 NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
The Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the 2013 NBA Finals, 103-84.
A Miami Heat fan taunts San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker by holding up a photo of Parkers' ex-wife, actress Eva Longoria, during Game 2 of the 2013 NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo
A Miami Heat fan holds his toddler sporting a hairdo inspired by center Chris "Birdman" Andersen during Game 2 of the 2013 NBA Finals between the Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on June 9, 2013. Charles Trainor Jr / Staff Photo