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Fast Breaks: Supporting cast moves Spurs into control of Finals

Parker's health. The only thing that could put a damper on the Spurs win could be the health of Tony Parker, who left the game in the third quarter with what
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Fast Breaks: Supporting cast moves Spurs into control of Finals
Fast Breaks: Supporting cast moves Spurs into control of Finals

Parker's health. The only thing that could put a damper on the Spurs win could be the health of Tony Parker, who left the game in the third quarter with what appeared to be a right hamstring injury. Parker returned for a minute in the fourth but was pulled when the game turned into a rout. Parker is an irreplaceable cog in San Antonio's offense and his injury could significantly shift momentum toward Miami, even in defeat.

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CHRIS MANNIX

Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated covering the NBA and boxing beats. He joined the SI staff in 2003 following his graduation from Boston College. Mannix is the host of SI's "Open Floor" podcast and serves as a ringside analyst and reporter for DAZN Boxing. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC Sports Boston as an NBA analyst. A nominee for National Sportswriter of the Year in 2022, Mannix has won writing awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Pro Basketball Writers Association, and is a longtime member of both organizations.

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