2014 NBA Finals Game 4, Spurs at Heat

[therealtruth]

I'd have been fine w/ Joey in G4 if the Spurs were down 2-1. Now, I'm not so sure tbh.

Is it time for the NBA to make sure the series remains close?

[313]

Easy win

[SouthernFried]

I'm going to be interested in what the referees do.

If Kawhi or Green have 3 fouls by mid-second quarter and have to be pulled again, my opinion of the NBA might need an adjustment.

[hooperflash]

Two more victories, step on the throat ...

[dg7md]

If they can win a game 6 in OKC there's no reason why we can't win a game 4 in Miami tbh...

[MI21]

As mentioned, hopefully Green and Kawhi can stay out of foul trouble. I wouldn't be against them playing a bit less aggressive defensively at the start just to ensure there is no early foul issues.

[ElNono]

[heyheymymy]

Kawheisenburg gonna cook that blue for the spurs tomorrow night!

[T Park]

It became clear after the Game 3 officials were announced that Joey had Game 4 (along with Mike Callahan, almost certainly).

And, like clockwork, Joey has apparently been spotted in Miami today:

best road ref you could ask for.

Play smart, dont complain to the refs. be aggressive, and Joey will reward you.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Miami almost never loses consecutive games, basically never in the playoffs, let alone get outplayed on consecutive nights. Game 4 will require similar effort from Kawhi and late game execution. Spurs either win by less than 5 or get destroyed.

[FromWayDowntown]

Joey Crawford
Mike Callahan
Tom Washington
Alt. John Goble

[xtremesteven33]

best road ref you could ask for.

Play smart, dont complain to the refs. be aggressive, and Joey will reward you.

True. Joey Crawfords hatred of the Spurs is exaggerated. Yea he kicked Timmy out one game but it wasnt a playoff game and thats Joey being Joey. Dude gets too dramatic at times but thats the way he is with everyone. He does tend to favor road teams though when they play tough smart basketball.

[AFBlue]

I see Miami bench giving something in game 4. They've been called out by media and teammates and coach.

Don't really see their bench stepping up, but Bosh doing so is a virtual lock.

[AFBlue]

I'm hoping for Timmy to have a bounce back game, but a lot of that will depend on how the game is officiated inside. In fact, officiating will have the biggest impact on this game. If Kawhi and Danny are allowed to lock in and not get called for touch fouls, this will be a very close game.

[AFBlue]

All of the big three from each team are tired now, imo. You could see it last night for all of our big three and after the first quarter, all of the Heat's as well.

Keys to game 4:

Kawhi and Green have to play almost as well as they did last night and stay out of foul trouble.

Diaw and Mills have to have super games.

Pop has to keep short rotations in order to keep our guys fresh.

Diaw has to start again.

Refs have to protect our guys because the Heat will start flagrant fouling if they think they are about to go down 1-3.

I thought we would lose last night and have a chance to win game 4.

I will still be happy with a split coming out of this with HCA….but it would be soooo sweet to come home with HCA AND a 3-1 lead.

Good take, agree on all.

[AFBlue]

Prediction: Spurs have single digit lead late and Heat comeback falls short...including a missed three by LeBron and some clutch free throws by the Spurs to seal it.

95-91, Spurs win!

[ersinert]

I want a buzzer beater win after decades. An up and under by Dundan if possible.

98-96 spurs

[ManuTastic]

At this point, it's worth doubling off of Chalmers all game; he's been flat awful.

[hitmantb]

Tight calls on both ends, Spurs win, GDP works best under this environment.

Loose calls "let them play", Miami physical defense has the edge over Spurs precision/finesse. LeBron gets away with murder on defense and can muscle his way to force foul calls.

That and Lebron fatigue meter is what I am looking for. 3rd game in 5th night after 38 and 40 minutes, Kwahi must take advantage and trade his own fatigue meter with LeBron's. LeBron's only weakness is because he is so versatile, he tries to do much and tires out because of his weight class.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

I just want a win tonight. Pretty or ugly, I don't care. By hook or by crook. Just ing win. Put all this "narrative" talk to bed. Put all of this "it's just like last year" to rest. Take the Heat's best punch and throw it back in their faces. Break their fans' hearts and make them leave early again, and let's come back to the Alamo City on the brink of a le.

[said7]

My little twins are ready to GO!

[Uriel]

This is the most predictable loss of the season, tbh. It would be a miracle if the Spurs don't get blown out.

But you never know.

[mudyez]

I'm pretty optimistic. 110:100 Spurs win

[Manu20]

One reason I have hope the Spurs might pull out a win tonight is the the SA Big 3 had a below average game on Game 3, so odds are they will bounce back and Miami's streak of not losing back to back games in the playoffs is getting recognition by the media....It feels right that it should be broken tonight! lol

[Dex]

This is the most predictable loss of the season, tbh. It would be a miracle if the Spurs don't get blown out.

But you never know.

And yet the jumpers will still line the cliffs if the Spurs lose tonight.