The 2013 NBA Finals were nothing short of spectacular and every game had its signature moments. The double-digit blowouts, record-breaking performances, and clutch end-game heroics are what every basketball fan hopes for when watching the NBA Finals. Game 7 last night in Miami was no different in Miami, with a back and forth game that ended with the Heat winning their second NBA Championship in a row. According to TiVo Research and Analytics, in a game with many important moments the top 5 most-watched moments of Game 7 were:
1. 4th Quarter – 27.9 seconds left: On a crucial possession to put the game in reach, Manu Ginobili in-bounds the ball to Tim Duncan. Duncan hands the ball back to Ginoboli who then streaks toward the baseline. Chris Bosch keeps Ginobili under the basket, forcing him to pass back to Duncan. LeBron James elevates and intercepts the pass, is fouled and is sent to the free throw line where he makes both free throws to increase Miami’s lead to six.
2. 4th Quarter – 33 seconds left: Miami has a chance to make it a two possession game with nearly 30 seconds to go. LeBron James gets the inbounds pass and calmly lets a few seconds come off the clock. James makes his move inside the 3-point line and pulls up for an 18 foot jump shot that he calmly makes and kept San Antonio from having a chance to take the lead in their final possession.
3. 4th Quarter: 16.4 seconds left — Following LeBron’s two free throws, Manu Ginoboli receives the baseline pass and hurries down the court for a long three point attempt. Dwayne Wade recovers the rebound and is quickly fouled by Danny Green. Wade makes the first free throw, and misses the second off the back of the rim. Shane Battier tips the ball back to Mario Chalmers. The Spurs opt to not foul and Miami is able to run out the clock and win the NBA Championship.
4. 4th Quarter: 46 seconds left — With less than a minute left, the Spurs have an outstanding opportunity to tie the game up. Tim Duncan has an extreme advantage on the mismatch between himself and Shane Battier. Duncan makes a move to his right hand and rises up in the paint. The shot that he has made in so many clutch situations over his career is off slightly to the right. He gets another opportunity when he reaches over Battier for the tip back, but the shot is too strong and he is unable to convert.
5. 4th Quarter – 3:19 left: Following the quick transition basket, Tim Duncan has a chance to redeem himself for a turnover right beforehand and is able to deliver. After posting up on Chris Bosh in the paint, Duncan puts up an off balanced one handed floater, banks it in, and gets the foul. He also converts the free throw to make a three-point play.
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