WASHINGTON, June 15 (Xinhua) -- The San Antonio Spurs claimed their fifth NBA championship after beating the Miami Heat 104-87 on Sunday to win the best-of-seven series in five games.

Kawhi Leonard had 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Spurs, who had won the title in 1999, 2003, 2005 and 2007.

San Antonio overcame an early 16-point deficit by outscoring the Heat 37-13 from the start of the second quarter to midway in the third.

LeBron James had 31 points and 10 rebounds for the Heat.