The Miami Heat defeated Indiana Pacers on Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals held Monday, June 3 at the American Airlines Arena (June 4, Tuesday morning, Manila time).
Miami Heat was down by two at the end of the first quarter (21-19) but the team rallied over Indiana during the second quarter, forcing the Pacers to commit errors. Miami played defense and scored 33 points in the second quarter, bringing a 15-point lead at the end of the first half (52-37).
Miami entered the third quarter with a boost while Indiana is still struggling to recover from their rival's lead. Pacers' top scorer Roy Hibbert was not in a good playing mood and continue to earn foul calls. Third quarter ended with a 21-point lead by Miami (55-76).
The Indiana Pacers tried to recover during the last quarter by attempting 3-point shots. However, Miami played good defense until the end, winning them Game 7 with a final score of 76-99.
Lebron James and Dwayne Wayde led Miami with 32 and 21 points, respectively while Roy Hibbert still managed to contribute 18 points to Indiana.
Miami Heat will now advance to the NBA 2013 Finals which kicks-off Thursday (June 6) and will try to defend their title from Western Conference champions San Antonio Spurs.
