Miami Heat escapes with Game 6 win over Spurs, forces Game 7

It will be remembered as the night Ray Allen bailed out LeBron James and Dwyane Wade and, quite possibly, saved a championship for the Miami Heat. 1371677719

IN MY OPINION

Linda Robertson: Miami Heat’s LeBron James awakens just in time

For much too much of Game 6, LeBron James reverted to the 2011 version of himself. He was settling. Settling for jump shots. Settling for assists. Deferring. Drifting. 1371677719
MIAMI HEAT FANS

Miami Heat fans draw criticism for leaving Game 6 early

Many fans were denied re-entry after leaving in the final minute of regulation Tuesday night. The early exit revived questions about Heat fans’ loyalty. 1371678077
In my opinion

Greg Cote: With Game 7 of NBA Finals, now comes all that matters

Can your pounding heart and racing mind stand one more of these, South Florida? Will your boss tolerate another couple days of frazzled distraction and low productivity? 1371677719
Heat | Small lineup

Small-ball strategy gives Miami Heat a big boost in Game 6

With his team being beaten badly in the paint, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra went with a smaller lineup to rally against the Spurs. 1371677719
Miami Heat | Ray Allen

Ray Allen’s late three saves Miami Heat’s season in Game 6

Danny Green left his man and lunged for the rebound. Tony Parker was a step late in recovery. 1371677719
Heat | Mario Chalmers

Aggressive Mario Chalmers paces Miami Heat in Game 6

Mario Chalmers’ scoring in regulation and solid play down the stretch helped Miami fend off elimination and force a Game 7. 1371677719
Spurs | Tim Duncan

Spurs’ Tim Duncan has strong start, weak finish in Game 6 of NBA Finals

Spurs big man Tim Duncan dominated early Tuesday with a classic performance, but he couldn’t sustain it until the game’s end. 1371677719
Heat notebook

Miami Heat locks down Spurs’ Danny Green

Chris Bosh made the declaration hours before Game 6. 1371677719
MIAMI HEAT

LeBron James’ missing headband takes refuge on Twitter

After their disappearance from the court during Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Miami Heat’s vital accessories are making their voices heard in the Twitter-sphere. 1371678077
NBA Finals | Miami Heat

Miami Heat fans rejoice after thrilling Game 6 win against the San Antonio Spurs

Reaction from Heat fans at the AmericanAirlines Arena for Game 6 of the NBA Finals ranged from relief to glee on Tuesday as Miami extended the NBA Finals to a winner-take-all Game 7 with San Antonio. 1371677719
MIAMI HEAT

Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh: Spurs’ Danny Green ‘won’t be open tonight’

San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green, who averaged less than 11 points during the regular season, has emerged as a favorite to win the NBA Finals MVP if the Spurs take the series. He has scorched the Heat, averaging five three-pointers per game in the Finals and 18 points. 1371661632
NBA Finals Game 6 | Spurs at Heat, 9 p.m., ABC

Miami Heat struggles from point-blank range

The Heat, which usually thrives in transition, was 19 of 41 on shots around the basket in Game 5, including crucial misses by its best finishers.
IN MY OPINION

David J. Neal: On the brink, Miami Heat must now perform

For Tuesday’s NBA Finals Game 6, the bus that rolls into AmericanAirlines Arena bringing the San Antonio Spurs should be painted like the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine. Maybe the Heat, which already sells jerseys in more flavors than Baskin-Robbins, should add one sprinkled with little question marks, Riddler-style.
NBA FINALS | GAME 6: SPURS AT HEAT, 9 P.M. TUESDAY, ABC

Miami Heat fans to use every ritual at their disposal

Heat fans plan to do all they can – pray with a rosary in hand, eat chicken wings or sit in lucky chairs – to assure a win Tuesday night in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
HEAT | Helping veterans

Veterans grateful for opportunity to work at NBA Finals

The Heat and NBA have partnered with the U.S. Army to help veterans get job experience in sports TV production.
SPURS NOTEBOOK

Good things have come in threes for Spurs against Miami Heat

The Heat finished in the upper half of the league in three-point field goal percentage defense this season, but San Antonio’s Danny Green – and to a lesser extent, Gary Neal – are tormenting Miami from beyond the arc during these Finals.
HEAT NOTEBOOK

LeBron James’ subpar shooting underscores Miami Heat’s struggles

Since the NBA introduced the three-point shot in 1979-1980, no starting small forward with any kind of three-point element to his game has ever shot a higher percentage than LeBron James did this season.
NBA Finals, Game 5 | Spurs 114, Heat 104

Spurs win Game 5 as Miami Heat comes home, faces two do-or-die games

Miami must now win two games in a row to win its second consecutive NBA championship after Sunday’s 114-104 loss to the Spurs in Game 5.
In My Opinion | Greg Cote

Greg Cote: After Game 5 loss, Miami Heat must now take hard road to title against Spurs

This night was about how Tuesday is going to feel.