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Spurs dismantle Heat again to take 3-1 Finals lead

Tony Parker (19 points in Game 4) and the Spurs dominated the Heat again and are a victory away from the NBA championship.

Tony Parker (19 points in Game 4) and the Spurs dominated the Heat again and are a victory away from the NBA championship.

• Erik Spoelstra is getting a little desperate. Third-string point guard Toney Douglas -- who had logged 20 minutes all postseason -- got meaningful first-half playing time for Miami. Spoelstra hinted after the game that there could be significant changes in Game 5. Whether that means a lineup tweak, a strategic shift or both remains to be seen. Said Spoelstra: "I don't think anyone expected this type of performance."

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