San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) passes off while being guarded by Miami Heat's Chris Andersen (11) and Chris Bosh (R) in the first half during Game 3 of their NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio, Texas, June 11, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]

Parker and Ginobili combined for 14 assists, but the bigger story was the guys who had never played on this stage before.

- Neal, who went undrafted after playing for LaSalle and Towson, then playing overseas for three seasons in Italy, Spain and Turkey.

- Green, who had been cut multiple times - including by James' Cavaliers - and now has the shot to stick.

- Leonard, the draft-night trade acquisition from San Diego State who played the NBA's four-time MVP to a stalemate.

"It's a dream come true," Neal said. "Me and Danny both went through a lot of stuff together. We were guys that showed up two hours before practice started to get shots up and to prove to the coaching staff that we belong, and we're going to do whatever we need to do to get minutes.

"So me and Danny, we were able to play great tonight."

Mike Miller made all five 3-pointers and scored 15 points for the Heat, who broke open Sunday's game and seized momentum in the series with a 33-5 run in the second half.

The Spurs seized it right back, improving to 18-7 in the finals, the best winning percentage of any team with 20 or more games.

A brief flurry by James had Miami within 15 after three quarters, but Neal, Green and Leonard combined on a 13-0 run to open the fourth, Green's 3-pointer making it 91-63.

"All of my teammates and Pop. They do a great job of encouraging me. They continue to tell me to shoot the ball. They continue to tell me whenever I'm open, to let it fly," Green said.

Miami Heat's LeBron James (C) falls to the floor after being fouled by San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) as Danny Green (4) and Tim Duncan follow the play in the first half during Game 3 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in San Antonio, Texas, June 11, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]

NBA Finals:

Game 1: Spurs rallies to beat Heat in game one

Game 2: Heat beat Spurs to level series