Heat dominate 4th quarter, go up 2-1

This is what you do when you recover from a horrible start for a double-digit win in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Let it all out, LeBron.

Y’know, maybe resting Dwyane Wade for 28 games during the regular season was a good idea.

That flying steal, the 23 points in Game 3, the big performances in Games 1 and 2 ... this is a far cry from the lethargy the Miami Heat star showed at times in last year’s playoffs.

Yep, the dreaded double tech.

Miami’s shooting just 37 percent and the team has already turned the ball over seven times. Lookin’ like a rusty Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, Heat.

James was magnificent, doing all that we’ve come to expect from him in crunch time. He dominated at the rim, and when Indiana’s staunch defense collapsed on him, he dished to cutting teammates for easy buckets. Despite the late-game heroics, neither team played particularly well offensively, and Stephenson was the only Pacer who clicked.

Indiana’s two best players combined to shoot just 9-of-32 from the field in Tuesday’s loss, which won’t suffice as the Heat are sure to come prepared for their first Eastern Conference Finals home game this year. For Miami, Game 2 was about fixing their pick-and-roll defense. They need to continue that effort to put the Pacers in a tough spot offensively.

That’s where things have gotten messy, as George reportedly denied any symptoms to trainers during the game before revealing otherwise after the contest. The usefulness of the league’s post-concussion practices have been scrutinized, and it’s easy to wonder who is exactly at fault here.

None of it may ultimately matter in the short-term, though, as the Pacers seem to be fast-tracking George in order to have him ready for Game 3 against Miami. Here’s a breakdown of what the league requires for a player diagnosed with a concussion in order to return to play: