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OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors and Steve Kerr have completed the coaching contract agreed to last week. The sides finalized the five-year deal worth up to $25 million Monday. The team said it will introduce Kerr at a news conference Tuesday at its downtown Oakland practice facility. "Were very pleased to introduce Steve Kerr as our new head coach," Warriors general manager Bob Myers said in a statement. "We are confident that he will be an extremely good fit for our team and our organization as we venture into the future. The fact that he played for several of the greatest coaches in the history of the game -- including Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich -- will serve him well, as will the many nuances that he learned from performing on the brightest stage during his incredibly successful, championship-filled career." Kerr, 48, had been in talks with the New York Knicks about becoming their coach after Jackson took over as team president in March. He won three titles for Jackson in Chicago and another two under Popovich in San Antonio during his 15-year playing career. Kerr also served as general manager of the Phoenix Suns from 2007-10 before going back to the TNT broadcast table. He replaces Mark Jackson, who was fired by the Warriors on May 6 after three seasons and back-to-back playoff appearances in large part because of his sour relationship with team management. Jackson already has agreed to a multiyear deal to rejoin the lead NBA announcing team for ESPN/ABC. Jackson is working the Eastern Conference finals and NBA Finals with Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy. The Warriors job is certainly a far more attractive one than when owner Joe Lacob hired Jackson away from broadcast table in June 2011. The Warriors are coming off a 51-win season and consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in 20 years, and theyve surrounded star Stephen Curry with a talented young core. "Im really excited about the unique opportunity to coach a very talented team and work for this committed management group," Kerr said in a statement. "In my estimation, the Warriors, from top to bottom, have become one of the marquee organizations in the NBA in recent years. Im looking forward to becoming part of that environment and building upon the success of the last two seasons." Sean Kilpatrick Jersey . - Ryan Spooner scored twice to lead the Boston Bruins to a 6-1 victory over the New York Islanders in a preseason game Friday night. Toni Kukoc Jersey . Robert Griffin III, the No. 2 pick in the 2012 draft, set numerous rookie records and was picked AP Offensive Rookie of the Year for the Washington Redskins. http://www.cheapbullsjerseys.com/?tag=cheap-justin-holiday-jersey . -- A.J. Burnett was happy to escape from New York. Lauri Markkanen Jersey . 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"Its really just team oriented," Allen said. "When we play well, we move the ball around. Theres no telling whos going to be the recipient. Whether its offensively or defensively, somebodys got to make plays out there. "On any given night, based on who we play, it could be anybody." Miami rallied from an 84-77 deficit with 4:08 remaining and scored 11 unanswered points. Allens 3-pointer with 3:27 remaining began the comeback and Dwyane Wades jumper with 1:32 left tied it at 84. Wades two free throws with 1:04 left gave the Heat their first lead since early in the third quarter. "We had to make plays on both ends in the fourth quarter and manage the game with intensity and the right plays," Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said. After Mike Miller missed a 3-point attempt with 51 seconds remaining for the Grizzlies, LeBron James jumper with 24 seconds left capped the Heats late run for an 88-84 advantage. James finished with 15 points, and Wade and Mario Chalmers scored 14 points each for the Heat. James also had seven assists and six rebounds. "It was one of those grind-out, playoff-type games," said James, who sat out Miamis game at Boston on Wednesday because of back spasms. "No matter what happens, you just have to try to make plays to help you win. Myself, and D-Wade and the rest of the guys made plays down the stretch." Zach Randolph scored 25 points and had 14 rebounds for the Grizzlies. Marc Gasol finished with 14 points, but left because of a sprained ankle midway through the third quarter and didnt return. "We turned the basketball over way too much," Memphis coach David Joerger said of his teams six fourth-quarter turnovers..dddddddddddd "Theyve got good players that made big plays." Chalmers scored eight points during a 16-4 run that closed the third quarter and helped Miami erase a 12-point gap. Chris Andersens tip-in at the buzzer ended the surge and tied it at 68. "We got kind of stagnant toward the end," Randolph said. "Overall, we played good. We just couldnt make shots toward the end." The Grizzlies opened the second half on an 11-2 spurt behind two baskets each from Gasol and Randolph. But Gasol injured his left ankle after colliding with Chris Boshs left foot. Gasol left for the dressing room with 6:20 remaining and didnt return. "He got hurt and then the game kind of changed," Randolph said. Mike Conleys three-point play with 5:13 left in the third period gave the Grizzlies their first double-digit lead at 62-52. "The Memphis Grizzlies are a very good team thats playing well and we just had to find a way in any way possible, and it all happened on the defensive end of the floor for us," Wade said. Miami rallied from two nine-point deficits early in the second quarter and finished the period on a 14-7 spurt. James jumper with 37 seconds remaining gave the Heat a 45-43 lead at halftime. Millers first basket against his former teammates was a 3-pointer that increased the Grizzlies lead to 29-29 with 9:46 remaining in the second quarter. Miller received a huge ovation from fans and hugs from his former teammates when he was presented with the Heats championship ring before the game. He was not available after the game. "We hate that hes not around here still," James said. "Its great to see our fans and our franchise pay respect to a guy who helped us win two championships." NOTES: James didnt reach double-digits in scoring until his jumper 1:03 into the fourth quarter. ... Randolph had his 398th career double-double. ... Tennis star Roger Federer, in Miami for the Sony Open, attended the game and hit several tennis balls into the stands during a timeout. ' ' '