The third quarter ended. 89-76.
The score was 107-105!!!
The Suns regained the lead by two points. From Durant's 12 consecutive points, the Heat and the Suns engaged in a back-and-forth scoring battle.
...
Wade Dong exchanged a bottle of 'Stamina Potion,' and even the sweat on his forehead disappeared, making him look refreshed.
"Guys, are we confident about winning this game?"
Wade Dong asked his panting teammates with a smile.
"Of course!"
Whiteside lifted his chin, "We've never lost when leading going into the fourth quarter!"
His voice was loud, and the Heat players heard it. Jones shouted towards the Suns' bench, "Don't get too cocky, your record will be broken today!"
"Heh..."
Banter wouldn't win the game, and the fourth quarter began.
The Heat attacked, and Anthony, facing Durant's defense, forced a shot but missed.
Whiteside protected the defensive rebound.
Wade Dong dribbled to the frontcourt, two steps away from the three-point line, and took a three-point shot!
"Swoosh!!!"
The ball swished through the net.
The score was now 110-105!!!
This shot didn't use the 'Lucky Potion,' and the excellent touch made Wade Dong's mouth curl up. He wanted to wrap up the game quickly.
Then, James made a layup.
Whiteside stood outside the baseline, ready to inbound the ball. All the players were running towards the frontcourt. The Suns' players were preparing to attack, and the Heat's players were getting ready to defend. When Wade Dong received the baseline pass, these players had just crossed the half-court line.
"Swoosh!!!"
Before the James' five defenders could get into position, they saw a basketball passing through the hoop right in front of them.
The fans, "... "
The arena fell silent, and even Durant and Curry didn't react immediately, wondering what had just happened. They all looked at the referee.
The three referees were also stunned.
They turned their heads to look at Wade Dong, who was standing behind the baseline with his hands on his hips. Only then did they realize that Wade Dong had just made a three-pointer from behind the baseline, crossing the entire court.
The camera didn't even capture Wade Dong's shot...
"Holy sh*t~~~"
"Holy sh*t~~~"
"Holy sh*t~~~"
The fans who reacted went crazy! Many fans jumped out of their seats.
The score was now 113-107!!!
Gentry covered his face, "Damn, Wade Dong got us with that move."
...
Yu Jia, "That shot came out of nowhere!"
Zhang Zhidao, "Wade Dong is really bold. His offensive range covers the entire court without any blind spots."
Yu Jia, "Hahaha... I didn't react in time. →"
...
James fell silent, Wade fell silent, Anthony fell silent, Paul fell silent, Bosh fell silent, and Spoelstra fell silent.
Wade Dong's seemingly random shot could be understood if it happened during garbage time in a regular season game, but this was the NBA Finals, and it was a do-or-die game for the Heat. It was the crucial fourth quarter.
Wade Dong's bold move was based on his strong confidence, which was telling the Heat... you can't win this game.
"Oh yeah~"
"Oh yeah~"
"Oh yeah~"
Durant and Curry also excitedly ran towards the backcourt and bumped into Wade Dong.
The fourth quarter had just begun, but Wade Dong's full-court three had already shattered the Heat's Big Five's mentality. The Big Five relied on their winning belief to persevere, and Wade Dong had shaken that belief.
The referee urged Bosh to inbound the ball from the baseline.
The Heat's Big Five were indeed the league's top stars, but when they started their offense, their mentality had also adjusted. However, their shooting touch was somewhat affected!
Bosh's hook shot in the paint missed, and Wade Dong grabbed the defensive rebound.
As everyone turned around, ready to run towards the frontcourt, they saw a basketball flying over their heads!!!
The entire arena fell silent... The players on the court also stopped to watch! The players and coaches on the bench also stood up...
"Swoosh!!!"
The ball swished through the net again!
The score was now 116-107!!!
"Holy sh*t!!!"
The Heat's Big Five were on the verge of a mental breakdown!
Wade Dong, if you keep shooting like this, how can others play? Can you just keep the basketball?
"MVP!"
"MVP!"
"MVP!"
The fans were too excited; Wade Dong was toying with the game.
The Heat's Big Five had ugly expressions, as if they had eaten a can of sardines. Bosh and Paul walked to the frontcourt to inbound the ball.
Wade swore to himself that if Wade Dong made another full-court three, he would leave the court and stop playing. This game was not giving others a chance...
"Hahaha~"
Wade Dong was in high spirits, as if he had discovered a new continent. He rarely attempted such full-court threes in NBA games, although he had done so in the Olympic final.
Indeed... making two consecutive full-court threes was a bit of a mental blow.
The Heat attacked, and James' three-point attempt missed. Durant grabbed the defensive rebound, and Wade Dong came around to receive the pass. As soon as Wade Dong got the ball, Wade and Paul rushed towards him.
He turned around!
Wade Dong skillfully slipped through the gap between Wade and Paul, jumped, and shot!
Another full-court highlight!
"Swoosh!!!"
The ball swished through the net again!
The score was now 119-107!!!
Wade Dong's three consecutive full-court threes extended the lead to 12 points.
"MVP!"
"MVP!"
"MVP!"
This was the cheer from the fans in the arena.
As for the commentators...
O'Neal, "OOOOOO..."
Barkley, "OOOOOO..."
Zhang Zhidao, "OOOOOO..."
Yu Jia, "OOOOOO..."
These were their mouth shapes, as they encountered the biggest Waterloo moment in their commentary careers, not knowing how to comment on the game for a moment.
After making three consecutive threes, Wade Dong wouldn't continue using the 'Lucky Potion.' He had already used the 'Lucky Potion' twice and the 'Stamina Potion' once in the first three quarters, and the time limit for using the potions was approaching.
It was estimated that as soon as he got the ball, the Heat players might choose to foul!
Spoelstra wanted to call a timeout... but he didn't know how to do it. He had never seen this style of play before.
If you throw a full-court three with less than a second left on the shot clock, it's understandable, but this was the fourth quarter of the NBA Finals, the most critical moment of the entire season. You have 24 seconds on the shot clock, and you're shooting a full-court three. It's unreasonable!
"..."
Gentry saw Wade Dong make three consecutive full-court threes and laughed so hard he cried.
This startled the Suns' bench, and several players asked simultaneously, "Coach, why are you crying?"
"It's nothing..."
Gentry wiped away his tears, "This scene suddenly reminded me of the Olympic final!"