San Antonio Spurs inched closer to clinching the 2014 NBA Finals title after coming up with yet another clinical performance to outplay two-time defending champions Miami Heat 107-86 in Game 4 and take a 3-1 lead in seven-game series here today.
The Spurs now have a great chance of winning their fifth NBA championship if they manage to bag the next game at home on Sunday, and avenge their seven-game loss to Miami last year.
Like in the last game, the Spurs stamped their authority once again with a superb show, making a mockery of the Heat's home court advantage here at the American Airlines Arena.
They were far superior in every aspect of the game. Their ball movement, short passes and agility left the Heat struggling to defend open shooters. Their defence was so strong that the Heat simply failed to breach it.
On their part, the Heat lacked energy and were extremely slow in their movement. They seemed like an ageing unit with players like 32-year-old Dwyane Wade struggling to keep up with the pace. He was getting in close but was 1-of-6 shooting inside 8 feet.
Both Wade and Mario Chalmers' shooting woes continued as Wade missed 10 of 13 shots from the field while Chalmers had just four points.
For Spurs, in-form Kawhi Leonard was the best player for the second game in a row, scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds, while Tony Parker accounted for 19 points. Tim Duncan had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
