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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

Mario Chalmers of the Miami Heat celebrates after the Heat won 104-98 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 19, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (credit: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Heat Win Game 4 To Put Thunder On Brink

LeBron James finished with 26 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds, and the Heat beat the Thunder 104-98 in Game 4 on Tuesday to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven title series.

2012/06/20

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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

Kendrick Perkins of the Oklahoma City Thunder waits to resume action against the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the 2012 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 17, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mistakes Let Heat Top Thunder In Game 3

The lead was 10 late in the third quarter, and the Thunder were on the cusp of grabbing command of the NBA Finals once again. But then the mistakes started.

2012/06/18

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JUNE 14: Dwyane Wade #3 and LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat celebrate following the team's victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Two of the 2012 NBA Finals at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 14, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat’s Big Three Ride Again

The Miami Heat head back home Friday after a gritty performance in Game 2 saw the team even the series at one game apiece. It was another solid game from NBA MVP LeBron James and another great game from the unlikeliest of heroes, Shane Battier.

2012/06/15

LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat protects the ball from Thabo Sefolosha #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Two of the 2012 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 14, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat Survive Thunder Rally For 100-96 Win

LeBron James scored 32 points and hit the clinching free throws with 7 seconds left, Dwyane Wade added 24 points and the Miami Heat claimed home-court advantage in the NBA Finals by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-96 in Game 2 on Thursday night.

2012/06/15

LeBron James of the Miami Heat drives against Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 2 of the 2012 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 14, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (credit: Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat Survive Thunder Rally 100-96 In Game 2

LeBron James had a 32-point night, and the Heat held on for a 100-96 victory over the Thunder on Thursday night, to even the series at one game apiece.

2012/06/15