Chapter 286: True King.
To everyone's surprise, the Cavaliers not only avoided falling behind during the bench rotation, but they even tied the game by the time the starters returned.
No one had expected it.
But they had witnessed it with their own eyes.
Everyone had underestimated this team's hunger to win.
And that made all the difference.
At halftime, the score was tied at 64.
The Heat's offensive firepower was undeniable. The Cavaliers hadn't been able to stop them, but through relentless effort and efficient scoring, they had managed to keep the game close.
"If the Heat don't pull away in the third quarter, they're in trouble," Charles Barkley said excitedly from the commentary booth.
Spoelstra's game plan made sense. But if Han Sen entered the fourth quarter with his stamina intact, it would spell trouble for the Heat.
After all, who could outscore Han in the clutch?
As the second half began, Kevin Durant became more aggressive on offense.