inside two feet in the quarter alone. After the Heat had entered the second quarter down seven with only 19 points in the first quarter, the King did nothing but attack the rim. He kept his team in the game with his aggressiveness, and the Heat were down a mere two points after they outscored the Spurs 24-17 in the second quarter.

From this point on, the King flourished. Over the course of the rest of the game, he only failed to make three shots, enjoying a comfortable shooting pocket. LeBron's ability to get to the rim at will caused his opposition to give him space and force him into long jumpers. But LeBron didn't shy away from taking the shots he was given. The Heat downed the Spurs 98-96 as James chose his spots to shine, both inside and out.

What About Game 3?

If LeBron changes anything about his approach, it's only a detriment to the Heat effort tonight. LeBron must again use his freakish athleticism and ability to get to the rim at will early. If he does, this will surely set up his jumper as well as his teammates'. If LeBron falls in love with his shot and looks to impersonate the likes of Ray Allen and Danny Green after his success in Game 2, he won't be doing what has gotten him to where he is now. The biggest task for the King is to know that he is unstoppable - not from the wing, not from three, but right at the hoop where he has made his throne.

If LeBron simply rinses and repeats, I find it hard to say that the Heat won't win this pivotal Game 3.