Join our linker program. Finals MVP: Kawhi Leonard (17.8 / 6.4 / 2.0) 2014 Playoff Leaders: PTS: Kevin Durant (563) TRB: Tim Duncan (211) AST: Russell Westbrook (153) WS: LeBron James (4.3) More playoffs info A look at eight Western Conference teams that are probably going to be in the 2014 NBA Playoffs. [23], Leonard had 20 points and 14 rebounds in another rout of the Heat, as the Spurs won 107–86 to take a 3–1 lead in the series; no team had ever come back from a 3–1 deficit in the Finals until two years later. Finals MVP: Kawhi Leonard (17.8 / 6.4 / 2.0), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 12, 4:20AM. Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history. Do you have a blog? Conference Semifinal. In the Conference Semifinals, they eliminated the Portland Trail Blazers and won 4–1. ... 106-97, in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. ESPN.com. 15h ESPN. Temperatures in the AT&T Center were comfortable for the game after a broken circuit breaker was repaired following Game 1. SHARE. Relive all the action from the Lakers' dominant Game 6 victory that saw them crowned NBA champs. [21], San Antonio's insertion of Boris Diaw into the starting lineup created more ball movement, as the Spurs achieved the first 70-point first half in the Finals since the Los Angeles Lakers' 75 from Game 2 in 1987 against the Boston Celtics. [24], The Spurs won 104–87 to win the championship in five games and avenge last season's loss to the Heat in seven games. Yash Matange FOLLOW. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The Spurs shot 14/16 in the 4th quarter. Their offense relied on ball movement, being called "one of the most beautiful-to-watch teams in the NBA" by USA Today.[1]. In the Eastern Conference Finals, they again played the Indiana Pacers in a rematch of the previous year's Conference Finals. The Eastern Conference Champions, the Miami Heat defeated the Western Conference Champions, San Antonio Spurs in six games. [19] James scored 33 in the final three quarters; he had 22 in the second half, when every shot he made was from 18 feet (5.5 m) or further. [6], Ginóbili had 19 points and four assists, and Patty Mills scored 17 points off the bench for the Spurs. Heading into the postseason, the Heat had an 11–14 record in the last 25 games. For the first time since 1984, the Finals were played in a 2–2–1–1–1 format (Games 1 and 2 at home for the higher seeded team, Games 3 and 4 at home for the lower seeded team, Game 5 at the higher, Game 6 at the lower, and Game 7 at the higher). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Tony Parker and Tim Duncan then combined to miss four straight free throws. The conditions caused Miami's LeBron James to dehydrate and suffer cramps, limiting him to just five minutes of playing time in the fourth quarter. From top to bottom, the Western Conference is the most unforgiving conference in … Golden State defeated Memphis (4-2) Houston defeated L.A. Clippers (4-3) Eastern Conference finals. [16][17][18] 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. Apr 18, 2014. They were the first team since the 1987 Boston Celtics to make it to four straight NBA Finals, and only the fourth team in NBA history to achieve that goal, besides the 1966 Boston Celtics (as a matter of fact, ten straight appearances), 1985 Los Angeles Lakers and the 1986-87 Boston Celtics. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Western Conference champs. Meanwhile, the Spurs began the game making 10 of their first 15 shots. San Antonio again built a large lead on the road before halftime, taking a 55–33 lead in the second quarter after scoring seven consecutive points, culminated by a soaring dunk by Leonard. Forecast: West playoffs, first round. The 2014 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2013–14 season of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. The regular season series was split 1–1, with each team winning at home: The Spurs rebounded from their seven-game loss to the Heat in the 2013 Finals to win the series, 4–1, for the franchise's fifth NBA championship. Advertisement. Find out more. This marked the 12th Finals rematch, but only the fifth since the ABA–NBA merger in 1976. 2014 NBA Western Conference finals preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA 2014 NBA Playoffs: Defense The Key For Thunder In Western Conference Finals Against Spurs. [7] James finished with 31 points and 10 rebounds, while Bosh had 13 points and Wade added 13 but shot only 4-for-12 from the field. Next Game 4-3 IND. Western Finals: Spurs defeated Thunder, 4–2. After a 2014 NBA Finals filled with thrilling series and surprising upsets, just four teams remain in the running for the title. [a][25] Miami was led by James, who had 28 points and eight rebounds, but their other starters combined for only 28 points on 32 percent shooting. [7] The Spurs finished the playoffs with 12 wins by 15 points or more, the most ever in the postseason. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 71 points (the second highest by teammates in this season's playoffs) as the Oklahoma City Thunder tied up the Western Conference finals 2-2 with a 105-92 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs defeating the defending NBA champion and Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals. Or write about sports? [19], Bosh finished with 18 points, and Wade and Rashard Lewis added 14 for Miami. Do you have a sports website? In their third consecutive Conference Finals, they eliminated the Oklahoma City Thunder and won the series 4–2, despite being swept by Oklahoma City in the regular season, and for the first time, they qualified for back-to-back Finals appearances. This was a Finals rematch from the previous NBA season, which Miami had won in seven games, handing the Spurs the franchise's first-ever Finals defeat in 2013. [13], Tim Duncan of the Spurs led all players in the series with 50 rebounds. [12] Leonard also led the team with a 57.9 three-point field goal percentage. After winning their first four over nine seasons, this was their first since 2007. [3][4] This tournament was the latest to start until the 2020 edition, which was not played until September and October due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.[5].