The first words that came to mind when tonight’s final buzzer sounded were that of Al Michael’s iconic call of the United States’ triumphant victory over the heavily-favored Soviet Union hockey team in the 1980 Winter Olympics.
“Do you believe in miracles? Yes!”
Following a 34-6 run by the Clippers, no one — and I mean no one — believed the New Orleans Pelicans were going to bounce back from a 75-62 deficit with four minutes remaining in the third quarter.
No one!
With a minute left in the first half, the Pelicans led by 15 points.