Chapter 282: Back-to-Back Champions

159-153!

With 2 minutes and 27 seconds left in the game, the Suns led by 6 points.

Just as Gentry had joked before the game, this game truly became a showcase for the players.

In the first half, the Heat had eight players in their rotation, but aside from their Big Three, the other players didn't score a single point. Now, with just over two minutes left in the game, the Heat had scored 153 points as a team, with James at 57, Bosh at 50, and Wade at 41, combining for 148 points.

On the Suns' side, Wade Dong had 51, McGrady had 51, and Curry had 43, contributing a total of 145 points.

This was truly a crazy display of individual offense. Each offensive possession involved no more than three passes and lasted no longer than ten seconds, always ending with the team's most reliable scorer.

McGrady played the best playoff game of his career!

He scored 51 points before the game even ended, his highest score in the playoffs. Not only McGrady, but Bosh with 50 and Curry with 43, all achieved their highest playoff scoring records.

...

Spoelstra didn't call a timeout, and the Heat continued their offense.

The players on both teams were exhausted, having played the equivalent of one-third more possessions than usual, especially the Heat's Big Three, who hardly got any rest on the bench.

The pace of the game slowed down as James dribbled down the court to set up the offense.

After a few passes, the ball found its way to Bosh.

Bosh backed down Gortat, preparing to score with a turnaround jump shot.

But with his energy at its limit, his dribble became unstable, and Wade Dong easily stole the ball from Bosh's side and dribbled down the court.

At this moment...

The Heat players tried to get back on defense, but Wade Dong's speed was like lightning, instantly passing by James and Wade.

By the time Wade Dong reached the basket, James and Wade, who had just reached midcourt, gave up on defense. Wade Dong took off from the free-throw line, his body forming an inverted C shape in the air!

Bang!

Wade Dong slammed the ball into the basket and landed gently.

"Damn it!"

Spoelstra, standing right by the court, asked in despair, "Wade Dong, aren't you tired?"

"Not at all..."

Wade Dong turned to look at Spoelstra, shrugging his shoulders.

161-153!

With 1 minute and 53 seconds left in the game, the Heat trailed by 8 points.

It seemed like there was still a chance to catch up, but everyone knew in their hearts that the Heat had lost.

After Wade Dong's steal, James and Wade's defensive footwork couldn't keep up with him. At a time when everyone's energy was at its limit, Wade Dong still managed to finish with a powerful dunk!

This dunk crushed the Heat's spirit.

Spoelstra called a long timeout to give the players some time to recover, but he couldn't shake off the image of Wade Dong's dunk.

That dunk became Spoelstra's nightmare.

Why was Wade Dong still so energetic when everyone else was exhausted?

On the Suns' side, there was nothing but laughter and cheers.

Green had already brought the champagne bucket, ready to pour it over Gentry.

"NBA Champions!"

"NBA Champions!"

"NBA Champions!"

The home crowd started celebrating early, with many fans dancing in their seats.

...

After the timeout, Gentry substituted McGrady, allowing him to enjoy the cheers of the fans, as McGrady's energy was also at its limit.

The players left on the court were Wade Dong, Curry, Thompson, Green, and Gortat.

With just over a minute left in the game and the Suns leading by 8 points, Gentry knew that as long as Wade Dong was on the court, the other four players didn't matter. The game was already won.

The Heat inbounded the ball from the baseline.

Before Bosh could pass the ball to James, Wade Dong stole it again.

Bosh and Ray Allen stood under the basket, ready to defend Wade Dong.

However, Wade Dong didn't choose to score himself. Seeing Wade Dong's successful steal, Curry returned to the frontcourt, and with a flick of Wade Dong's wrist, the ball was in Curry's hands.

Swish!

Curry released a three-pointer, and the ball swished through the net, giving Curry his 46th point of the game.

164-153!

The Heat trailed by 11 points.

But Curry's three-pointer also sealed the game, and his killer instinct as a "student killer" began to show.

"This is so damn exciting!"

Wade Dong smacked his lips, as he watched the birth of the fifth 50+ scorer in the game.

Aside from Wade Dong, the other players on the court were basically at their energy limits. When the Heat attacked again, Wade Dong didn't put up much resistance.

Wade hit a three-pointer.

Then, Wade Dong set a screen for Curry, who scored a layup.

166-156!

With one minute left in the game, the Heat trailed by 10 points.

Spoelstra sat back down on the bench with a grim face, not even bothering to set up a new tactic. Wade Dong had left him utterly hopeless!

When Wade hit that three-pointer, it was clear to anyone with eyes that if Wade Dong wanted to defend, Wade wouldn't have had a chance to shoot.

The Heat inbounded the ball from the baseline, and James dribbled down the court, passing it to Wade.

Wade Dong was defending Wade, and he took a step back, giving Wade the space to shoot a three-pointer.

Swish!

Wade adjusted his shooting posture and made the three-pointer.

166-159!

The Heat trailed by 7 points, with 47 seconds left in the game.

Gentry didn't call a timeout, and he didn't even pay attention to the situation on the court. Instead, he was celebrating the Suns' second NBA Championship with his players.

Wade Dong slowly dribbled down the court, killing time. With 24 seconds left on the shot clock, Curry ran to the baseline, and Wade Dong bounced the ball to him.

Swish!

Curry casually flipped the ball into the basket for a layup.

168-159!

The Heat still trailed by 9 points, with 23 seconds left in the game.

The Heat's final possession.

The Suns stopped defending, and Wade dribbled down the court. His three-point attempt missed, and the ball landed in front of Wade Dong, but he didn't catch it. Instead, he let Bosh defend the rebound.

Bosh grabbed the rebound and passed it to Wade, who was beyond the three-point line.

Swish!

Wade's three-pointer was good!

In the last two minutes of the fourth quarter, Curry scored 7 points, and Wade scored 9 points, both reaching 50 points!

168-162!

The game was over!

The Suns defeated the Heat at home, and the NBA Finals series ended with a score of 4-1!

The Suns celebrated their second NBA Championship in franchise history!