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Game 6 Has 4th Highest Rating Since ABC Began Televising NBA Finals

ABC had an overnight rating of 14.7 for Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals.

The rating makes it the fourth highest for the Finals since ABC began its coverage, trailing Game 7 in 2010 between the Lakers and Celtics, Game 5 in 2004 between the Pistons and Lakers, and Game 6 in 2011 between the Mavericks and Heat.

The rating peaked at 19.8 from 11:45 PM until midnight EST.

Game 7 in 2010 had a rating of 18.2.

Via Amanda Kondolojy/TV By The Numbers

Duncan Illegally Entered Game For Final Spurs' Possession Of Regulation

Tim Duncan entered the game illegally for the final possession of regulation after the referees reviewed Ray Allen's game-tying three-pointer in Game 6.

Reviews aren't technically a dead ball situation, meaning substitutions cannot be made without a timeout. The San Antonio Spurs were out of timeouts, meaning they couldn't make a substitution or advance the ball.

Tony Parker drove to the left baseline and missed a jumper at the buzzer.

Via Kelly Dwyer/Yahoo! Sports

Bosh: Danny Green 'Won't Be Open' In Game 6

Danny Green has set the record for most three-pointers made in an NBA Finals series, but Chris Bosh was adamant the Miami Heat will limit the San Antonio Spurs guard's open looks in Game 6 on Tuesday.

"[Green] won't be open tonight," Bosh said.

Tony Parker said after Game 5 that he could not believe the Heat continued to give Green open shots.

In Green's mind, if the Heat crowd him more in Game 6, it will lead to additional driving lanes for Parker and Manu Ginobili.

"You have to give up something," Green said, according to David Aldridge of NBA.com.

Via Joseph Goodman/Miami Herald

Game 5 Draws 11.5 Rating

The NBA Finals averaged more than 16 million viewers during Game 5 on Sunday.

The game peaked at one point with 19.3 million viewers.

With an 11.5 rating in Game 5, viewership was down 9.5 percent from when the Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the title.

The series is averaging a 9.0 rating.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Tony Parker To Risk Hamstring Tear In Game Five

Tony Parker said Saturday that his ailing hamstring is at risk of getting much worse.

“My hamstring can tear at any time now,” he said, “so if it was the regular season I would be resting. But now it’s the NBA Finals. If it gets a tear, it’s life.”

Parker is dealing with a right hamstring strain.

“I feel like I’m getting stronger with it,” he said. “My goal is to be close to 100 percent by tomorrow (for Game 5). I felt confident, being disciplined with all the treatments, with the ice. Hopefully I’ll be good by tomorrow.”

Via Dan McCarney/San Antonio Express-News

Spoelstra: Coaching Turnover 'A Terrible State' For NBA

With 12 of the 30 NBA teams changing coaches since the end of the regular season, Erik Spoelstra ripped the coaching turnover that has gone on, calling it a "terrible state for the profession right now."

"[For] true success in the NBA, you must have consistency of culture," he said. "When you see that type of turnover over and over and over, it's impossible to create any kind of sustainable consistent culture. And we don't see it as a coincidence."

Spoelstra compared the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs as two organizations that have stability starting at the coaching spot.

"San Antonio has been the same way for 15 years with Pop in charge," Spoelstra said. "We don't see it as coincidence.

"I think it's really a shame for the profession of coaching that it's been so volatile. But I'm also very grateful that our organization doesn't behave in that manner."

Via Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Wade: Game 5 Will Be Best Of NBA Finals

Dwyane Wade scored 32 points in a resurgent performance for him and the Miami Heat's big three on Thursday, and he believes Game 5 will be the best game of this NBA Finals series.

"I think Game 5 should be the best game of the series," Dwyane Wade said. "Both teams should come out knowing each other, knowing what each other want to do, and it should be a very good game."

The Heat and San Antonio Spurs are tied 2-2 heading into Game 5.

"Game 5 is going to be a big game," Chris Bosh said. "I think we just have to stay in the place that we're in."

Via Brian Mahoney/Associated Press

Hibbert, Duncan Share Scouting Reports On Common Opponents

Roy Hibbert shed light on his friendship with Tim Duncan.

"I met him when I was a kid — in 2001 during the NBA All-Star Game in D.C.," Hibbert said. "I actually had a chance to meet him, and he actually remembers that moment. So that was pretty fun. We talk, text, share, like, scouting reports on other teams and things like that. I sent him mine for the Heat. Just a friendship."

Hibbert and Duncan share reports though not to the extent that it could give one a potential over the other.

"To tell the truth, when we compete against each other, we have respect," Hibbert said. "We're friends off the court. But on the court, he's trying to go at [me] and I'm trying to go at [him]. We've gotta make sure our teams win. But I learn from him, and — you know, he's the best, so I don't know if he picks anything up from me. But I definitely learn from him."

Via Rob Mahoney/Sports Illustrated

Tony Parker 'Ready To Go' For Game 4

After suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain, Tony Parker will play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

“I’ll be ready to go," Parker said at Thursday morning's shootaround.

The Spurs will look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Miami Heat.

“Same as any other player,” Gregg Popovich said of Parker. “I want him to do his job.”

Via Dan McCarney/San Antonio Express-News

Parker Has Slight Strain In Hamstring

Tony Parker had an MRI on Wednesday on his injured hamstring, revealing a slight strain.

Parker was limited to just six points in 27 minutes in the San Antonio Spurs' Game 3 win.

Parker went to the locker room for treatment in the second half, but returned to the game.

Parker's status for Game 4 is uncertain.

"We'll see tomorrow how I feel," wrote Parker on his Twitter page. "I really hope to play."

Via RealGM Staff Report

San Antonio Spurs Archives

Game 3 Draws Lowest Overnight Finals Rating Since 2009

ABC drew a 10.0 overnight rating for its coverage of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Tony Parker Uncertain For Game 4 With Hamstring Injury

Tony Parker will undergo an MRI on Wednesday for his injured hamstring.

Spurs' Game-Plan Could Lead To LeBron Averaging Triple-Double For Series

LeBron James enters Game 3 averaging 17.5 points, 13 rebounds and 8.5 assists.

Leonard Prepared To Defend LeBron

Kawhi Leonard has only face LeBron James once before, which came early in his rookie season.

McGrady May Retire After Finals

Tracy McGrady signed with the Spurs on April 16 after spending the 12-13 season playing in China.

Manu Ginobili Doesn't Plan To Retire

Manu Ginobili wants to play at least one more season and wants it to be with the Spurs.

R.C. Buford Uninterested In Leaving Spurs

R.C. Buford has been mentioned as a target for the Kings.

21 NBA Teams To Compete In 2013 Vegas Summer League

The 2013 Vegas Summer League will be comprised of 22 teams and run from July 12 to July 22.

Hawks Hire Mike Budenholzer As Head Coach

Mike Budenholzer leaves the Spurs after 18 seasons.

Budenholzer Allowed To Negotiate Contract With Hawks

Mike Budenholzer has been an assistant coach with the Spurs for 18 years and is well regarded around the NBA.

Tiago Splitter Laughs Off Real Madrid Rumors

Tiago Splitter laughed off a report that Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid will pursue him aggressively as a free agent this offseason.

James Southerland To Workout For Eight Teams

James Southerland has garnered a high level of interest from NBA teams.

Report: Tim Duncan's Wife Files For Divorce

Court papers filed last week include a request that legal discovery in the Tim Duncan divorce case be postponed until after the Spurs' last playoff game.

Tony Parker's Calf Injury Healing Well

Tony Parker said Thursday that his calf contusion is dissipating well.

NBA Has Lowest Rated Conference Final Opener Since 2007 In Spurs/Grizzlies

The Spurs win over the Grizzlies on Sunday ranks as the lowest rated conference final opener since 2007.

Police Received Tony Parker Death Threat During Game 1

The Bexar County Sheriff is investigating a 911 call played on Sunday in which threatened Tony Parker.

Deshaun Thomas Refused To Give Spurs His Cell Number At Draft Combine

Deshaun Thomas interviewed with the Spurs on Thursday.

Danny Green, Spurs Treating Curry Like 'Mini Kevin Durant'

Danny Green has been effective defending Stephen Curry.

Duncan Was Worried About Jinxing Spurs' Comeback Returning From Locker Room

Tim Duncan was sick for Game 1, but still scored 19 points with 11 rebounds in 34 minutes.

Teams Had Won 392 Straight Games Up By 16 With Less Than Four Minutes Left Before Warriors' Collapse

Teams up by 16 points at the four-minute mark had won 392 consecutive games.
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