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Manu Ginobili had 24 points and 10 assists in a surprise start to spark San Antonio to a 114-104 victory over Miami in Game 5 of the NBA Finals

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) drives past Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) during the first half at Game 5 of the NBA Finals series, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay/The Associated Press

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (R) dunks over Miami Heat's Mario Chalmers during the first quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters

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Miami Heat's LeBron James reacts during a break in play against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas June 16, 2013.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters

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Miami Heat forward LeBron James, centre, dunks against San Antonio forward Boris Diaw (33), forward Kawhi Leonard and guard Tony Parker (9), of France, during the second quarter of Game 5 in the NBA Finals series in San Antonio on Sunday, June 16, 2013.David Santiago/The Associated Press

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Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) dunks for two points against the San Antonio Spurs during Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas. June 16, 2013.POOL/Reuters

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Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (L) and LeBron James celebrate a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (R) is double teamed by Miami Heat's Mike Miller (L) and Udonis Haslem during the first quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (L) congratulates teammate Boris Diaw during a time out during first quarter play against the Miami Heat in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters

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Miami Heat's Chris Bosh reacts during play against the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter of Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters

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Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) passes off under the hoop as he is guarded by San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21), Danny Green (4) and Kawhi Leonard (2) during Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas. June 16, 2013.POOL/Reuters

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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich (L) talks to Manu Ginobili during the second quarter of play against the Miami Heat in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.MIKE STONE/Reuters

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) during the first half at Game 5 of the NBA Finals series, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay/The Associated Press

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Miami Heat forward LeBron James, right, drives against San Antonio forward Tim Duncan during the second quarter of Game 5 in the NBA Finals series in San Antonio on Sunday, June 16, 2013.David Santiago/The Associated Press

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (R) defends against Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade during the second quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters

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Miami Heat's LeBron James reacts to a call during second quarter play against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters

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San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) shoots between Miami Heat's Mario Chalmers, rear, and Mike Miller (13) during the first half at Game 5 of the NBA Finals series, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay/The Associated Press

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San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green attempts a three point basket against the Miami Heat during the third quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.MIKE STONE/Reuters

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San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (L) shoots a three point basket over Miami Heat's Ray Allen during the fourth quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.MIKE STONE/Reuters

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San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) reacts against the Miami Heat during the second half at Game 5 of the NBA Finals series, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay/The Associated Press

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Miami Heat's LeBron James (R) is guarded by San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green during the third quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.MIKE STONE/Reuters

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Miami Heat's LeBron James (R) loses the ball while being guarded by San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green during the third quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.MIKE STONE/Reuters

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San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shoots against the Miami Heat during the first half at Game 5 of the NBA Finals series, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay/The Associated Press

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San Antonio Spurs' Gregg Popovich and the bench react as the Miami Heat's Shane Battier (31) passes during the first half at Game 5 of the NBA Finals series, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay/The Associated Press

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Miami Heat's LeBron James (C) loses the ball while driving to the net between San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (L) and Boris Diaw during the fourth quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.MIKE STONE/Reuters

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) celebrates with teammates Danny Green (L), Tony Parker (9) and Boris Diaw (R) during the fourth quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters

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Miami Heat's LeBron James (L) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of play against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters

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San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, reacts against the Miami Heat during the second half at Game 5 of the NBA Finals series, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay/The Associated Press

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Miami Heat's LeBron James (C) reacts with Chris Bosh (L) and Mike Miller during the third quarter of play against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of their NBA Finals series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters

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