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NBA Finals 2014: Late-game breakdowns aplenty as Heat take Game 2 over Spurs

The Heat were the better team down the stretch, but both clubs executed poorly.

by Coach Nick
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We break down the lack of execution by both sides during the final three minutes in Game 2 of an exciting NBA Finals series.

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