The spurs were in a position to win the championship. Against one of the greatest teams of all time. A team that rattled off 27 straight wins and were projected to destroy the Spurs (and all teams) in the playoffs.
Tim Duncan had one of his best games of the season
Kawhi Leonard played with unbelievable energy.
Tiago hit some tough contested shots.
The Heat got unbelievably lucky multiple times — Battier's banked in 3, Lebron's last second 3, Ray's last second 3. Sometimes it happens.
Danny had an off game from 3, but still played great defense.
The last time Manu had a bad game, he came back angry and motivated.
The refs were not particularly bad.
But most of all: There's one more game to play.