The NBA Finals have yet to disappoint when it comes to headlines and talking points. From LeBron James registering a triple-double in a Game 1 that ended in spectacular fashion—with a Tony Parker play that seemed unbelievable—to two straight blowouts (one favoring each team) in Game 2 and Game 3, this year’s Finals have been a roller coaster of entertainment.
Twitter has been as lively as ever, with most people questioning Miami Heat and their leader James.
What’s wrong with the Heat’s defense? Why is LeBron being so passive? When will coach Spoelstra make adjustments?
As if Game 4 of the NBA Finals didn’t already have enough allure, the Miami Heat took their show on the road for their morning shootaround Thursday, opting to hold their practice session in a remote location.
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This may not register as news; it may not even seem worth acknowledging … that is, until you accept this for the cinematic value that it adds to the overarching story of the NBA Finals.
As Miami Sun Sentinel writer Shandel Richardson wrote:
There was a problem connecting to Twitter.Imagine LeBron James leading the Heat through the countryside of Texas (not quite Russia, but quite large), chopping trees, corralling cattle, fighting mountain lions; preparing for battle against the internationally diverse powerhouse that is the San Antonio Spurs: Duncan, Parker, Leonard, Neal, Splitter, Ginobili, Green, Bonner and a bevy of other role players all led by their corner man, coach Gregg Popovich.
They’ve taken something important from the Heat. No, unlike Drago, they did not kill Apollo Creed. They took home court advantage and with their decisive Game 3 win they took the series’ momentum.
Game 4 Thursday night in San Antonio presents an opportunity for Miami to strike back and a chance for LeBron to play like the great player that he is.
We’ll have to wait to see if the Heat can make the adjustments that will ultimately enable them to even up the series and swing the momentum back in their favor.
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