NBA Monday Roundup: Spurs, Heat Getting by with Stingy Defense

NBA Monday Round Up (23-11) San Antonio Survive the Miami Heat (18-15): 91-84 Coaching Outrageously. The rebuilding Miami Heat gave the Spurs everything they could handle. With the Spurs leading by just 84-81 with 1:33 left, a game changing block of a leaping Dwyane Wade drive to rim by Manu Ginobili sealed the win, as Roger Mason then converted at the other end. In a game far more competitive than it ought to have been, the rebuilding Heat stayed with the Spurs the entire game. Wade finished with 24 points and 12 assists, and 4 steals, one game after blocking 4 shots, including 7 footer Raul Lopez of the Nets.... twice. Ever reliable Tim Duncan led a balanced Spurs attack with 19 points 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks, while rookie George Hill added 15 points, including 3 of 3 from downtown and center Matt Bonner added 11 more, including 3 of 4 from the arc. San Antonio started strong, holding the Heat to 15 first quarter points, but fighting off repeated Heat ... (link)