Miami on Top: King James and the Heat Take the Championship
See highlights from Game 7 as the Heat dominated the Spurs.
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Miami Heat Win Second-Straight NBA Title - In a tight do-or-die Game 7, the Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 to take their second straight NBA title. Here are some highlights from the 2013 championship game. —Natelege Whaley The Miami Heat's LeBron James holds up the NBA Championship Trophy and his MVP Award. (Photo: AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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LeBron James Leads in the First Quarter - With Game 6 being a disappointment for the Spurs and a wake-up call for the Heat, both teams played aggressive basketball from the tip off. James and Duncan, the leading scorers, looked to lead their teams to the win. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Dwyane Wade Puts Up Big Points - Dwyane Wade pushed back against the Spurs' strong defense from the first quarter. He added 23 points to the Heat's final score, up from Game 6, where he scored 14. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Chris Bosh Adds Critical Defense - Chris Bosh did not add to the Heat's offense during Game 7. He missed a dunk over Duncan in the first half. But he was able to nab seven rebounds during the match-up. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Close Contact During Tight Game - As the game remained close, Duncan and Wade battled over possession of the ball. (Photo: AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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Tony Parker Tries to Keep Spurs Afloat - Tony Parker's performance took a blow compared to Game 6 when he scored 19 points. He added 10 to the San Antonio Spurs' final score, but it wasn't enough to bring home the trophy. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Danny Green Feels Pressure of Game - Danny Green did not put up big numbers for the Spurs. Green's performance was limited by the Miami Heat's defense throughout the game. He scored 5 points, as opposed to 24 points during Game 5. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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LeBron James Keeps Momentum High - With Bosh and Allen scoreless, James' performance was a big part of the Heat's win. James racked up 37 points and 12 rebounds before the game was over. (Photo: AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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San Antonio Spurs Try to Hold on 4th Quarter - Parker, Gary Neal and Duncan huddle in the closing seconds of the game. The Spurs looked to gain a final advantage over the Heat as time ran out in the fourth quarter. (Photo: AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Chris Bosh Has Foul Trouble - Bosh almost fouled out in the fourth quarter. He reacts after picking up his fifth foul. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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