The Miami Heat nearly collapsed and made the wrong kind of history. Instead, they beat the Boston Celtics in Game 7 to complete one of the most improbable runs to the Finals in NBA history. Here’s what players and coaches had to say after an emotional night.
On the difficulties of the run, especially after losing at this point last year and after dropping Game 6 in heartbreaking fashion:
Erik Spoelstra: “What happened last year obviously was on our mind and it drove us this year. That’s what you always hope for with competition, that it can drive you to a higher level.