National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
San Antonio 92, Miami 88
When: 9:00 PM ET, Thursday, June 6, 2013
Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida
Officials: #25 Tony Brothers, #13 Monty McCutchen, #23 Jason Phillips
Attendance: 19775

Spurs 92, Heat 88:
Tony Parker scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and hit a key jumper with 5.2 seconds left just before the shot clock expired as San Antonio defeated host Miami in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Tim Duncan added 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Spurs, who are 13-2 in the postseason. With the Heat needing a defensive stop, Parker eluded LeBron James’ defensive pressure and barely got the ball out of his fingertips before the shot-clock hit zero to seal the victory.

James had 18 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists and Dwyane Wade scored 17 points for the Heat. Miami led for most of the contest but was limited to 16 points on 5-of-18 shooting in the fourth quarter.

Parker scored six points during a 12-3 surge that saw San Antonio turn a three-point deficit with nine minutes to play into an 85-79 lead with 3:30 left. The Spurs increased the lead to seven on Danny Green’s 3-pointer before Miami made one last charge, pulling within two on two free throws by James prior to Parker’s clinching hoop.

Wade scored 13 first-half points as Miami took a 52-49 lead into the break. The Spurs trailed 72-69 entering the fourth and took their first second-half lead at 77-76 on two free throws by Parker with 7:47 remaining.

GAME NOTEBOOK: San Antonio’s four turnovers ties the NBA Finals record for fewest in a game set by the Detroit Pistons against the Spurs in 2005’s Game 4. … Chris Bosh and Ray Allen added 13 points apiece for Miami, while Manu Ginobili tallied 13 for San Antonio. … The triple-double was James’ 10th in postseason play, tying him for third all-time with Boston’s Larry Bird and Rajon Rondo.
Top Game Performances
 
San Antonio   Miami
Tony Parker 21 Scoring LeBron James 18
Tony Parker 6 Assists LeBron James 10
Tim Duncan 14 Rebounds LeBron James 18
Tim Duncan 4 Free Throws Made Ray Allen 4
Manu Ginobili 2 Steals Chris Bosh 3
Tim Duncan 3 Blocks Shane Battier 1
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
San Antonio 92 41.7 7-23 15-18 16 37 5 6 4
Miami 88 43.6 8-25 12-17 20 46 2 4 9
Upcoming Games
  • Miami will play their next game at home against San Antonio. The Heat have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
  • San Antonio will play their next game on the road against Miami. The Spurs have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.