Mario Elie knows a thing or two about big shots. His ceremonial "First Shot" before Game 7 of the Rockets-Warriors Western Conference finals series on Monday night didn't compare to the big shots he had in his 11-year career, but he still had a feel for the moment.
When the former Rockets energizer hit his ceremonial free throw, he turned to the crowd and gave the Kiss of Death, just like he did in Game 7 of the 1995 Western Conference semifinals in Phoenix.
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"Kiss of death, baby," Elie said after he made the pregame shot.