Cramp-free and carefree, LeBron helps Heat even Finals

"You can double him if you want," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said flatly, when asked if perhaps extra pressure could have slowed down James' onslaught. "He's
Cramp-free and carefree, LeBron helps Heat even Finals
Cramp-free and carefree, LeBron helps Heat even Finals /

LeBron James scored 35 points and added 10 rebounds after missing the end of Game 1 due to cramps.
LeBron James scored 35 points and added 10 rebounds after missing the end of Game 1 due to cramps :: Greg Nelson/SI

"You can double him if you want," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said flatly, when asked if perhaps extra pressure could have slowed down James' onslaught. "He's a pretty good player. I'm going to guess that he's going to find the open man."

One chuckles at the mental image of a huffy Popovich extolling such grim words at a sunrise yoga session. Who else would pitch a message of sharing in such an abrupt, dark manner? But, a clear-minded, cramp-free James perfectly represents the flip side of the same coin: he moved the ball to Bosh, and the Heat live on


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BEN GOLLIVER

Ben Golliver is a staff writer for SI.com and has covered the NBA for various outlets since 2007. The native Oregonian and Johns Hopkins University graduate currently resides in Los Angeles.