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Heat Shut Down Thunder 104-98 In Game 4

The Miami Heat moved one game closer to it’s second NBA Championship Tuesday night at the AmericanAirlines Arena with a thrilling 104-98 victory in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

2012/06/20

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 19: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat makes a 3-point basket late in the fourth quarter against Thabo Sefolosha #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 19, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The Heat won 104-98. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

LeBron’s Late 3-Pointer A Defining Moment

Every superstar who looks to cement a legacy and win a championship has a signature moment. Miami Heat superstar LeBron James needed that moment and he got it late in the fourth quarter of Game 4.

2012/06/20

Shane Battier’s Pregame Playlist

CBS Local Sports was able to get a look at Battier’s pregame playlist, and as expected, it’s the perfect mix of songs to inspire a veteran playing a for a title.

2012/06/20

Injured LeBron James of the Miami Heat is carried off court during Game Four of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on June 19, 2012 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo credit DON EMMERT/AFP/GettyImages)

NHL Players Mock LeBron James’ Leg Cramps Via Twitter During Game 4 Of NBA Finals

If hockey players want to have a little fun at the expense of an NBA player being praised for playing through some leg cramps? Well, they’ve kind of earned that right.

2012/06/20

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 17: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on as referee Joe Crawford gestures during Game Three of the 2012 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Arena on June 17, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Felger & Mazz: Officiating In The NBA Finals, Clemens’ Success In 40s

Felger, Mazz, and Jermaine Wiggins continued the day talking about the NBA Finals, LeBron James, NBA officiating, and a little steroids in baseball.

2012/06/19

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Heat Look To Take Commanding Lead In Game 4

The Miami Heat have seen this act before and they are hoping for a much different outcome for the 2012 NBA Finals than what happened in the 2011 NBA Finals.

2012/06/19

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 17: Shane Battier #31 of the Miami Heat defends against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Three of the 2012 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 17, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Battier Keying Heat’s Finals Success

Last summer, the Miami Heat signed forward Shane Battier looking to bolster an already tough defense and hit a key 3-point shot or two in a game. Battier took a while to get warmed up, but as the playoffs have worn on; his game has started to hit a level not even he probably could have expected.

2012/06/19

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LeBron: I Don’t Give A Damn How We Get 4 (Wins)

The Miami Heat stand just two victories away from placing another NBA Championship banner in the rafters of the AmericanAirlines Arena. The Heat know the final two wins will be the hardest of the season, but also know that style points don’t matter at this point.

2012/06/19

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LeBron Too Much For Thunder; Heat Again 2 Wins From Title

The Heat have been here before, two wins from an NBA title. The difference now? LeBron James isn’t letting his head get in the way of his talent.

2012/06/18

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 17: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Three of the 2012 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 17, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat Calm Thunder 91-85

The Miami Heat needed everything they could get out of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in Game 3 of the NBA Finals Sunday night. They got that and more as Wade and James combined for 54 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 assists and the team held off a late rally from the Thunder and took at 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals

2012/06/18