The Miami Heat staged an epic rally in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, leaving fans with the two best words in sports: Game 7.

On Thursday night, everything will be on the line. An NBA championship. The legacies of two Big Threes. The reputations of two of the game's best coaches.

Both teams stand exactly 48 minutes from either triumph or heartbreak. They'll play like there's no tomorrow because, well, there really won't be one.

The 2012-13 NBA season ends Thursday.

Before we reach what promises to be one of the most memorable games in recent NBA history, let's examine the factors that will likely end up determining who walks out of American Airlines Arena with the 2013 NBA championships in hand.

The Manu Ginoboli factor

After his breakout performance in Game 5 of the 2013 NBA Finals, Manu Ginobili came crashing back down to earth in Game 6.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich inserted the struggling Ginobili into his starting lineup before Game 5 and began reaping the rewards immediately. The Argentinian scored seven points and dished three assists within the first six minutes of the game and never looked back, finishing with 24 points and 10 dimes.

Ginobili couldn't recapture that magic in Game 6 despite earning his second start of the season. He knocked down only two of his five shot attempts in the overtime loss, finishing with nine points and a career-high eight turnovers

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To make matters worse, he missed a free throw that could have bumped the Spurs' lead to six with 28 seconds left in the game. Instead of icing the Spurs' fifth championship since 1999, Ginobili left the door open for the Miami Heat to stage one of the most memorable comebacks imaginable.  

If the Spurs hope to emerge victorious in Game 7, they'll need Ginobili to put his Game 6 stinker behind him immediately. It's anyone's guess whether he'll be able to do so.

Other Crucial Questions That Will Decide Game 7

Will Danny Green revert back to his great shooting throughout these playoffs, especially from three-point land, or will he have another terrible game, like he had in Game 6?

Will Tim Duncan have another legendary game, coming close to the 30-point, 17 rebound effort he put forth last night?

Will LeBron James have to win it all by himself or can he count on Dwyane Wade to turn into Dwyane Wade again?

The game can be viewed on ABC-Television Network and highlights can be found on nba.com.