593: The Miami Heat Are Alive
"Damn it, damn it, fuck!"
During the timeout, Link kept muttering. He couldn't accept that he failed to make a key shot, but unfortunately, this was not a game, and there was no chance to do it again.
Now, the Grizzlies are only 2 points ahead. This means that the Heat still have the possibility of killing the game and they have enough time to change everything.
It was Link, who gave the Miami people the chance to kill the game.
Stevens was nervously setting up the final defensive tactics, and he asked the players to try their best to block the three-pointers of James, Wade and Bosh. If the Heat want two points, they can get them. At worst, they can play in overtime again.
But if the Heat want three points, they will definitely not do it!
On the other hand, Spoelstra chose LeBron James. At the last moment, he chose to believe in this year's MVP winner.
"We take the lead in seizing three-pointers and strive to kill the game! If there is no chance to shoot three-pointers, try to grab a two-pointer!"
Spolstra's voice was trembling. At this moment, it was not easy for the head coach to make a decision.
If you lose, you will fall behind 1-3, and everyone knows what that means. Spoelstra also knows what kind of pain the Heat will experience if the three-pointer tactic cannot be played.
But he still chose the three-pointer tactic, and he was not conservative. He knew very well that if he fought with the Grizzlies, the Heat might not necessarily have the upper hand.
It is best to be able to end the game in regular time!
Of course, James knew how much pressure this was, but after all, he had been fighting in the league for so many years, and his ability to withstand pressure was not comparable to that of third-year Link.
James believes that he will not make mistakes!
At the scene, no fan can sit on the bench and watch the game. This round will determine the fate of the Heat in the series. It will determine whether Wade and James can truly start their own era.
Mike Brynn was also restless. Usually, a ball that was enough to change the trend of a game was already exciting enough. This ball that was enough to change the trend of the entire series was even more uneasy.
The moment the electronic beep sounded, everyone was shocked. Some Heat fans covered their eyes and did not dare to look at this crucial last round. On the Grizzlies' bench, Vasquis and others also closed their eyes and prayed, not daring to look at them either!
Not everyone can bear the pressure at this time.
"The starters of both sides re-stepped onto the court, and the last 15 seconds will determine the fate of the series. Link just lost a key shot, but I believe he can make up for his mistake on the defensive end!"
Everyone's attention fell on Link and James, Ray Allen, a cold-blooded killer who killed games countless times, was ignored.
But he did not ignore himself. His training day after day was for this moment!
The game started over and before the Heat could send the sideline ball, James experienced Link's "passion".
Link held James tightly and even pulled the jersey in secret.
James was not to be outdone, so he pushed Link secretly, then quickly bounced out near the midfield line, and received the ball sent by Bosh.
The last attack of the death officially began!
Link really doesn't want to give up this opportunity. Although it's just a game, 2-2 and 3-1 are two completely different concepts.
He and his teammates have fought for it for so long and the Grizzlies have done so much that they can't ruin the victory because of their own free throws.
James dribbled in the distance, he was waiting for time to pass, and he didn't want to leave even a second for the Grizzlies.
Link kept taking a deep breath, trying to calm down his emotions. He pressed down on the center of gravity and lifted his trouser legs.
When the game is about to end with 6 seconds left, the Heat will bring up the double screen! After James bypassed Bosh's cover, he jumped directly from the three-point line!
Simple and rough tactics!
But for superstars, this simple tactic is enough to make them show their power.
Just as James was about to take action, Link reached out to seal it! Both sides gritted their teeth, and no one was willing to give up!
"Link got rid of the cover very quickly! He blocked it almost immediately and did not give LeBron any chance! Link's defense can score a full score. Can this goal that determines fate work??"
Everyone's hearts were in their throats. Many substitutes from the Grizzlies and the Heat covered their faces with towels and didn't dare to look at them!
As soon as James made a move, he felt cold sweat all over. In order to avoid Link's long arm, he raised the shooting curve. But it seemed that he did not adjust it too perfectly...
The basketball flew under the dazzling lights and just started to fall, Link laughed.
He could see that James shot a big shot in this ball!
The basketball finally hit the basket's neck hard and bounced out with a "bang"!
"No! LeBron missed the shooting, he missed the opportunity to kill the game! But... wait, this long rebound was grabbed by Chris Bosh, and he passed the ball to Lei Allen, who was ambushing the right corner, and Lei Allen made another three-pointer!"
Link's mood instantly fell from the Genting to the bottom again. Since it was a long rebound just now, Gasol did not protect him. Instead, Bosh, who came out to cover James, happened to be on the rebound.
When Bosh passed the ball to Lei Allen, Link felt that the picture was a bit familiar.
Where have you seen this scene? In a dream? No, it was on TV. Before traveling through time, Ray Allen's most critical three-pointer in his career seemed to be like this.
Although some details have completely changed, they are still somewhat similar. Then, it shouldn't be... the result is also somewhat similar...
When Ray Allen received the ball, Jimmy Butler, who was defending him, was two steps away from him. Butler's mission was to assist in defense at any time, who would have thought that the ball would be passed to Ray Allen.
In everyone's opinion, he was just opening up space for James.
When Ray Allen shot, Jimmy Butler felt despair for the first time on the basketball court.
For some reason, he thought the ball could be scored.
Ray Allen has been waiting for this opportunity, and he has been prepared for a long time. Indeed, according to the regular process, it was not his turn to shoot this ball at all, but he was still prepared. Because his rich playoff experience told him that things on the basketball court are impermanent and are prone to sudden changes.
Then, he did something he was best at.
"You just need to shoot."
Ray Allen took action calmly. Just like in 2001, the Grizzlies players seemed to have started celebrating in advance when they saw James missed a three-pointer.
In 2001, Ray Allen watched helplessly as Iverson and his teammates celebrated their victory in advance and stepped onto the finals. In 2013, Ray Allen didn’t want to experience it again!
As the basketball flew into the air, the corners of Ray Allen's mouth curled up slightly. As a historical shooter, he could predict whether his shot could hit.
The electronic beeps sounded, and the rebounds seemed to have turned into "blood-red". The basketball did not have close contact with the basket anymore, but instead went into the net and fell to the ground.
"brush!"
The sound was extremely crisp, and at that moment, Link felt as if his heart was hit hard.
"Ray Allen's three-pointer, made it, made it, made it! The finale is a worthy kill, a finale in the finals! The Miami Heat are still alive, they are still alive!"
Mike Bryn raised his arms and cheered, and the fans wearing Heat white T-shirts appeared on the scene, with white waves rising.
Ray Allen raised his arms high and smiled calmly on his face. A killer is still a killer until he is 38 years old!
98 to 97, the Miami Heat completed the redemption with the inconspicuous legendary shooter!
Link felt that his legs seemed to be weak. Looking at the cheering fans and the carnival Heat players, thinking of his critical free throw, Link seemed to be almost limping.
If he could score that goal, the Grizzlies would not have lost yet. But...
Just as Link was about to slump to the ground, Iguodala walked up and held No. 0 in a dark blue jersey.
"Stand up, our war is not over yet, Link!" Iguodala shouted righteously at Linker.
Chapter completed!