Who won the 2013 NBA Finals?
The Miami Heat won the 2013 NBA Finals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs four games to three. It was Miami's second consecutive championship and third overall in franchise history.
Questions about 2013 NBA Finals
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Who was the MVP of the 2013 NBA Finals?
LeBron James was voted the 2013 NBA Finals MVP for the second consecutive year. He averaged 25.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game across the seven-game series.
What happened in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals?
Ray Allen hit a tying three-pointer from the right corner with 5.2 seconds left to force overtime, after the Heat trailed 94-89 with 28.2 seconds remaining. Miami won 103-100 in overtime. The game received the 2013 ESPY award for Best Game.
What was Ray Allen's shot in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals?
Allen stepped backward to the right corner and made a three-point basket with 5.2 seconds left to tie the game at 94-94, forcing overtime. The shot followed an offensive rebound by Chris Bosh and a pass from Bosh to Allen on the perimeter.
What record did Danny Green set in the 2013 NBA Finals?
Danny Green broke the all-time record for three-pointers made in a single NBA Finals series during Game 5, surpassing the record Ray Allen had set in 2008. Green also scored 27 points in Game 3 on 7-of-9 shooting from three-point range.
Was the 2013 NBA Finals the last series to use the 2-3-2 format?
Yes. The 2013 NBA Finals was the last series played under the 2-3-2 home-court format, which had been in use since 1985. Starting in 2014, the NBA returned to the 2-2-1-1-1 format.