NBA Finals 2014: How The Spurs Defended LeBron James’ 3rd Quarter Frenzy

A few possessions later, LeBron is picking on Diaw again. This time, LeBron just lulls Diaw to sleep as he dribbles the ball up-court. Diaw is probably assuming that LeBron is about to setup a play, or the offense, but what LeBron is actually doing is he’s wait for a moment — a moment to stick another jumper. It’s also probably a heat-check. At this point, LeBron has a already hit three in a row. That usually warrants a heat-check.

Diaw is in no position to win at this point. He has to guard against the drive, and that allows LeBron to stop on a dime and stick the jumper — another wide open three.