Game 4 vs Spurs, 2013 NBA Finals
Stat Line: 20 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks, 8-for-14 from the floor
South Beach lore will remember this as Wade and James’s most memorable Finals performance as a duo, scoring 32 and 33 points each respectively. While the praise is much deserved, most forget this was a complete “Big 3” show, and Bosh’s presence down low and aggressiveness on the offensive end are definitely worth note. One doesn’t drop a double-double in a must-win NBA Finals game on the road without resilience, and over the course of six years with the Heat, Bosh has definitely proved that is one of his strongest attributes.
With the great Tim Duncan as well as the likes of Boris Diaw and Tiago Splitter all seemingly powerless to stop him, Bosh never once hesitated after receiving the ball, something I took notice of early. My favorite CB memory of this game? His step-back jumper right over Duncan in the waning minutes of the fourth.
Statistically, this very well may be Bosh’s best performance in the Finals. Playing third wheel in all four appearances, one could not ask for anything better.