--- description: The first two games of the series have seen San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat players grimace, flail and collapse to the ground title: 12 Most Awkward Moments of the NBA Finals (So Far) image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt5b6ce613d1a2e6f7/698696c113c79fed05192900/nba-finals-awkward-moments-12.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [World](/section/world/) ## World Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [NBA](/tag/nba/) ## NBA Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # 12 Most Awkward Moments of the NBA Finals (So Far) by [TIME Staff](/author/time-staff/) ## TIME Staff Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jun 9, 2014 4:57 PM CUT  Miami Heat's LeBron James falls to the court during the first quarter in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 8, 2014. Miami Heat's LeBron James falls to the court during the first quarter in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 8, 2014.Charles Trainor, Jr.—Miami Herald/MCT by [TIME Staff](/author/time-staff/) ## TIME Staff Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jun 9, 2014 4:57 PM CUT  San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is defended by Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) during the second half in Game 1 of the NBA basketball finals in San Antonio on June 5, 2014. Tony Gutierrez—AP  San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) and Miami Heat guard Ray Allen (34) go for a loose ball during the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 5, 2014. Eric Gay—Pool/USA Today Sports  San Antonio Spurs fans taunt Miami Heat's LeBron James during the third quarter in Game 2 of their NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio on June 8, 2014. Mike Stone—Reuters  Miami Heat center Chris Andersen (11) grabs a rebound as San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) falls to the floor in Game 2 of the 2014 NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 8, 2014. Bob Donnan—USA Today Sports  San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter (C) passes off to San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (2-L) as Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (L) and Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (R) defend in the first half of their NBA Finals Game 2 in San Antonio on June 8, 2014. Larry W. Smith—EPA  San Antonio Spurs player Boris Diaw (R) passes the ball to Tim Duncan (L) against Miami Heat player Chris Bosh (C) in the second half of the NBA Finals Game 2 in San Antonio on June 8, 2014. Larry W. Smith—EPA  Miami Heat forward LeBron James (C) goes to the basket as San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (R) defends in the first half of their NBA Finals Game 2 in San Antonio on June 8, 2014. Larry W. Smith—EPA  Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs speaks with the media after the game against the Miami Heat during Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 5, 2014. Jesse D. Garrabrant—NBA/Getty Images  Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs and Chris Andersen #11 of the Miami Heat battle for a loose ball during Game 2 of the 2014 NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 8, 2014. Andy Lyons—Getty Images  Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs battles for a rebound against Chris Andersen #11 of the Miami Heat during Game 2 of the 2014 NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 8, 2014. Andy Lyons—Getty Images  Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs goes to the basket against the Miami Heat during Game 2 of the 2014 NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 8, 2014. Andy Lyons—Getty Images  Miami Heat's LeBron James falls to the court during the first quarter in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 8, 2014. 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