Slam dunk: Miami smothers Indiana to return to NBA Finals

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The Miami Heat booked a return ticket to the NBA Finals after smothering the Indiana Pacers in Game 7.

JAM. LeBron exploded to lead Miami back to the finals. Photo from the official NBA Facebook page.

MANILA, Philippines — The Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals after smothering the Indiana Pacers, 99-76, in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference championship series Tuesday, June 4, at the American Airlines Arena.

LeBron James exploded for 32 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the reigning world champs used a huge second-quarter spurt to oust the upstart Pacers and return to the Last Dance for the third consecutive year.

Dwyane Wade woke up from a slumber and helped out with 19 points and 9 rebounds, Ray Allen contributed 3 three-pointers in the first half and Chris Bosh had 9 points and 8 boards for Miami.

Tied at 23-all early in the second period, the Heat zoomed to a 52-37 half-time advantage behind a telling 29-14 spell when Allen fired all his triples and Miami’s Big Three teamed up to pile up the points. 

Playing with a shot at the NBA Finals for the first time in more than a decade, Indiana looked lost in the first 24 minutes and committed 15 turnovers.

Four of the Pacers’ starters finished in double figures but Paul George saw his inspiring run come to a screeching halt by just posting 7 points on two-of-9 shooting before fouling out. – Rappler.com

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