What was the differential in the 2014 NBA Finals?

San Antonio blew out Miami in each of their four wins. They outscored the Heat by an average of 14.0 points per game in the series, which was the largest differential in Finals history at the time. The Spurs finished the playoffs with 12 wins by 15 points or more, the most ever in the postseason.

What was the number of overtime games in the NBA in 2014?

In addition, the 2014 playoffs featured a record eight first-round games that went into overtime, including four straight between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder (Games 2–5), another NBA record. Five of the eight first-round series were extended to game sevens.

What was the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs?

The first round of the 2014 Playoffs is generally considered one of the greatest postseason rounds in NBA history. The first 11 days of the playoffs saw at least one road team win on its opponent’s home floor.

Where was the 2014 NBA All Star Game played?

2014 NBA All-Star Game. The 2014 NBA All Star Game was an exhibition basketball game that took place on February 16, 2014, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, home of the New Orleans Pelicans. The game was the 63rd edition of the National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game and was played during the 2013–14 NBA season.

Who are the teams in the NBA Playoffs for 2014?

2014 NBA playoffs; Dates: April 19–June 15, 2014: Season: 2013–14: Teams: 16: Defending champions: Miami Heat: Champions: San Antonio Spurs (5th title) Runners-up: Miami Heat (5th finals appearance) Semifinalists

Why did the Spurs win the 2014 NBA Finals?

The Spurs defense held Miami to just 35 percent shooting in the first half after allowing the Heat to shoot 50 percent overall in the prior game. The Heat had followed their prior 13 playoff losses with a win. The Heat struggled to defend the Spurs’ crisp ball movement, orchestrated by Diaw and his game-high nine assists.

How many rebounds did Tim Duncan have in Game 1?

Tim Duncan of the Spurs led all players in the series with 50 rebounds. He was followed by teammate Boris Diaw (43), who was inserted into the starting lineup beginning in Game 3. Diaw led all players in the series in assists (29). Tim Duncan scored 21 points and had 10 rebounds to lead the Spurs to a 110–95 win in Game 1.

How did LeBron James play in the 2014 NBA Finals?

With James on the bench, San Antonio went on a 16–3 run in the game’s final four minutes, and outscored the Heat 36–17 in the fourth quarter. James, who also suffered cramps in the finals two years earlier, finished the game with 25 points while playing only 33 minutes.