#San Antonio Spurs

#San Antonio Spurs

Miami had chances to capitalize after a 17-1 run rewarded them with an 89-88 lead midway through the fourth quarter. But a late 16-5 Spurs surge - led by Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and Harrison Barnes - all but put the game out of reach. The story was the Heat's inability to secure long rebounds and close possessions. San Antonio scored six second-chance points - both resulting in made 3-pointers from Devin Vassell and Barnes - over the final 5:30, the difference in the game.

"The moment Kawhi Leonard got hurt changed professional basketball. The Spurs, once the best team in the sport under Popovich, have since significantly diminished."