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Manu Ginobili (L) and LeBron James (Photo credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Epic Game 6 Of NBA Finals Filled With Greatness And Blunders

There are moments every once in a while that remind you why you sit in front of a television and watch all those games, and Tuesday night was one of them.

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The Spurs’ Tony Parker, right, passes against the Heat’s Chris Bosh during Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals on June 18, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat Somehow Survive Instant Classic Game 6 In Overtime

Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.

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Gov. Chris Christie (credit: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office/file)

WATCH: Gov. Christie Admits That He Loves The Mets, But They ‘Stink’

“Here’s what I don’t understand about Yankees fans,” Christie said. “The Mets stink. We’re awful. And the Yankees are usually really good. So why do you boo us? You should feel badly for us.”

2013/06/18

Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots in the lane against the Miami Heat. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/ via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Can Miami’s Defense Find A Way To Stop The Spurs’ Offense?

What should really scare the Miami Heat is that Sunday night should have been a win for them. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh combined for 66 points and shot a combined 25-of-53.

2013/06/17

Manu Ginobili Leads Spurs To Game 5 Victory In NBA Finals

Manu Ginobili had 24 points and 10 assists in a surprise start to spark the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-104 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, pushing the Spurs one victory away from their fifth championship.

2013/06/17

Jason Kidd (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Former Teammates And Coaches Backing Kidd To Succeed In Role As Nets’ Coach

Former teammates, coaches and notable players around the NBA agree that Jason Kidd will make a successful transition to coaching.

2013/06/16

Patrick Ewing (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Patrick Ewing On Son’s Tweets: ‘I Don’t Need Him To Fight My Battles’

Knicks great Patrick Ewing has been waiting more than 10 years for his shot as head coach in the NBA, and his son isn’t too happy about it.

2013/06/14

The Brooklyn Nets introduce Jason Kidd as their new head coach at Barclay Center on June 13, 2013. (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jason Kidd On WFAN: Playing For Nets? Nope, I’m Committed To ‘Coaching Only’

Kidd has heard the talk. There’s a date — in 2013-14 or perhaps the following season — when he’d be allowed to suit up on a 10-day contract and hit the court. Don’t count on it.

2013/06/14

The Heat’s Dwyane dunks the ball in front of the Spurs’ Manu Ginobili during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the 2013 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on June 13, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Heat Show Why They’re Champs, Rise Up And Take It To Spurs In Game 4

LeBron James scored 33 points while playing with the aggression and ferocity that everyone expects of the four-time MVP, leading the Miami Heat to a 109-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

2013/06/14

Back To The Future: Jason Kidd Introduced As New Head Coach Of Brooklyn Nets

Kidd was introduced on Thursday as the new coach of the Brooklyn Nets, less than 24 hours after he was hired by the franchise that he led to its greatest NBA success.

2013/06/13

Jason Kidd (credit: Southampton Town Police Department)

Nets Coach Jason Kidd Has Pending Court Case Stemming From Drunk Driving Arrest

Jason Kidd, hired to coach the Brooklyn Nets just days after retiring as a player, has a pending court case in New York stemming from a drunken driving arrest.

2013/06/13

Doc Rivers (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Doc Potentially Coaching Knicks, Kidd’s New Job And NBA Finals Notes

Doc Rivers would be the Knicks’ best coach since Pat Riley — sorry Jeff Van Gundy, but it’s true — and that hiring would make the Jason Kidd signing look like nothing more than a PR stunt.

2013/06/13

Patrick Ewing (credit: Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Patrick Ewing Jr. Upset Famous Father Still Waiting As Kidd Lands Coaching Gig

Jason Kidd retired just over a week ago and already has a head coaching job. Knicks great Patrick Ewing has been waiting over 10 years for his shot. And that’s enough to get under his son’s skin.

2013/06/13

Jason Kidd (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images), Billy King (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Are You Kidd-ing? Nets’ King Presses Panic Button With Hiring

I just don’t get it. It was reported that Jason Kidd “impressed” GM Billy King during his meeting. With what? His shiny championship ring?

2013/06/13

Jason Kidd (Photo by Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

It’s No Joke: Nets Hire Kidd As 18th Head Coach In Franchise History

The Brooklyn Nets have hired Jason Kidd as their coach, bringing the former star back to the franchise. Kidd just retired after his 19th NBA season and the Nets decided to hire him despite his lack of coaching experience.

2013/06/12