San Antonio didn't put the Heat away until the waning seconds of the opener, relying on a Tony Parker circus shot to finish off the 92-88 victory.
That's what happens when two very strong teams play 48 solid minutes of soundly executed, highly entertaining basketball.
In an interesting twist that happens in such contests, both teams' strengths and weaknesses were limited in Game 1. San Antonio's defensive fundamentals and fastidiousness with the ball kept LeBron James and company from capitalizing on their athletic advantage, while Miami outshot and out-rebounded the Spurs to counter their efficiency with volume.
James registered a triple-double in Game 1 with 18 points (a postseason low), 18 rebounds and 10 assists (both postseason highs). Parker led the Spurs with 21 points and six assists, while Tim Duncan had 20 points and 14 boards while leading San Antonio's exemplary interior defense.
That's the kind of high-caliber play fans can get used to in this series. Even more is coming your way in Game 2.
Time: Sunday, June 9, 8 p.m. ET
Where: AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, Fla.
Series: Spurs 1-0
