| |
|
NBA -- LeBron saves Heat in Game 1 of East Finals
By Homer D. Sayson
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 24 May 2013
CHICAGO -- With 2.2 seconds left in overtime and his team down by a whisker, LeBron James kissed an uncontested lay-up off the glass as time expired, lifting the Miami Heat to a dramatic, 103-102, victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals Wednesday night at the American Airlines Arena in Miami.
It was a scintillating finish to a tug-of-war that saw 18 deadlocks and 17 lead changes. After forcing overtime with a 32-foot 3 in the final .07 seconds in regulation, Pacers All-Star Paul George swished three free throws off a Dwayne Wade foul to give Indiana a 102-101 advantage, setting the stage for James' heroics.
"Two teams fought hard. We were able to make one more play," James told the Associated Press.
The reigning MVP finished with a triple-double -- 30 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists -- giving the Heat a 1-0 lead in this best-of-7 affair. Game 2 resumes at the American Airlines Arena Friday night.
Dwyane Wade battled through a bum knee with 19 points while Chris Bosh, the other pillar of Miami so-called Big Three, added 17. Chris "Birdman" Andersen was spectacular off the bench with 16 points and five rebounds. The Heat made only 5 of 18 threes (27.8 percent) and 41 of 86 field goals overall (47.7 percent).
Paul George had 27 points four rebounds and five assists for Indiana while David West pumped in 26. Roy Hibbert anchored the defense with 19 and nine rebounds for the Pacers, who shot 44.6 percent from the field and just 28.6 percent from 3-point range. (Homer D. Sayson)
Photo: LeBron James high-fives teammate Dwyane Wade after the Miami Heat survived an overtime thriller in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Homer D. Sayson.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Japan Crowns Second Unified Champion But Loses, Fails to Win Another Belt
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 14 Mar 2025Weights From Bethlehem, PA
, Fri, 14 Mar 2025QUOTES FROM FINAL WILLIAMS VS. VOLNY PRESS CONFERENCE IN ORLANDO
, Fri, 14 Mar 2025May 4: Rafael Espinoza-Edward Vazquez Featherweight World Title Battle Confirmed as Naoya Inoue-Ramon Cardenas Co-Feature at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
, Fri, 14 Mar 2025DEVASTATING EXIT FOR DEFENDING CHAMPION KRAUSE
, Fri, 14 Mar 2025Fight Results from Sanman Boxing Event at Bula Gymnasium in General Santos City
, Thu, 13 Mar 2025Flores Family: Filipino Fistic Fury
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Thu, 13 Mar 2025March 22 fight card at Tropicana Atlantic City has strong local flavor
, Thu, 13 Mar 2025Inoue to Fight Cardenas in the USA on May 4, Another "Expensive" Mismatch Expected
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 13 Mar 2025PH's Top Chess Players to See Action at DG's Cup 2025 Invitational Chess Tournament This Friday
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 13 Mar 2025A Monster May: Pound-For-Pound King Naoya Inoue to Defend Undisputed Junior Featherweight Crown Against Ramon Cardenas May 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
, Thu, 13 Mar 2025HACKETT SEEKS ROMAN REVENGE IN ORLANDO
, Thu, 13 Mar 2025World Boxing approves applications from National Federations in China, Turkey, Sudan, Greece, Montenegro and Slovakia to increase membership to 84 countries
, Thu, 13 Mar 2025SAMPSON BOXING SIGNS CO-PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH UNDEFEATED MEXICAN SUPER WELTERWEIGHT ISAAC LUCERO
, Thu, 13 Mar 2025Athletes secure guaranteed prize money on day three of IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Niš
, Wed, 12 Mar 2025Chances Are: Top Rank Signs Amateur Standout Emmanuel Chance
, Wed, 12 Mar 2025Johnny Wellem Andam Carzano tops Iligan chess tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 12 Mar 2025April 5: Unbeaten Standouts Albert Gonzalez and Steven Navarro Added to Richard Torrez Jr.-Guido Vianello Card at Palms Casino Resort LIVE on ESPN+
, Wed, 12 Mar 2025Hatice Akbas confident of second gold medal at IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships
, Wed, 12 Mar 2025Sanman Boxing Event Set as Fighters Successfully Make Weight in General Santos City
, Tue, 11 Mar 2025Filipina Boxing Champions Norj Guro and Wenie Cline Verano Seek Guidance from Promoter Brico Santig for Career Advancement
By Carlos Costa, , Tue, 11 Mar 2025The Past Week in Action 10 March 2025: Lauren Price Outpoints Natasha Jonas to Unify IBF/IBO/WBA/WBC Welter Titles
By Eric Armit, , Tue, 11 Mar 2025A Pilgrimage of Gratitude: Remembering Gabriel ‘Flash’ Elorde
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Tue, 11 Mar 2025Bye Bye Dallas Mavericks - From Finalists to Also Run (Again)?
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Tue, 11 Mar 2025Justin Viloria's Star Continues to Rise
By Dong Secuya, , Tue, 11 Mar 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
