It started out, first possession of the game with Lebron going in to "Z", who immediately draws the first foul on Shaq... About 4 minutes later (8 minute quarters), Lebron draws #2 on Shaq. Dwayne Wade, instantly takes over the ball game. At the end of the first, it was 26-25 in favor of Miami.
Quarter 2 gets under way, Shaq still on the bench, but Miami makes a huge push, to stretch the lead out to around 15. I'd cut it to 10, but they'd make another run behind J-Will, 'Toine, and Wade. At the half, I was down by 11. Midway through the 2nd, I pick up the 3rd on Shaq, so he goes to the bench again, but they are still dominating me.
Open of the second half, I come out, and just dominate, holding the Heat to only 12 3rd quarter points, and take a 7 point lead. I was able to do this by drawing 4 fouls on Wade (2 offensive).
Fast forward to the fourth, I am up, but Wade comes back in, and takes the game over. With 5:34 left to play, they have opened up a 13 point lead. I change my defensive scheme, and start with a full court press, doubling the ball handler. I am able to reel off 9 unanswered points. But they push the lead back out to 8 with 1:45 to play. I clamp down on "D", and lure Shaq into an offensive foul, and a turnover by Walker, I was able to come back and take the lead by 2, only :47 to play.
Ensuing possession, J-Will comes down and buries the 3, taking the lead by 1. Lebron brings it up the floor, finds Flip, for the wide open 3 from the corner. Cavs lead by 2. With only :17 left to play, Miami calls a timeout. We are at Miami, so I figured that they would go for the win. As soon as the ball gets inbounded, I immediately foul Wade, sending him to the line, ensuring that I get the final possession of the game, at worst, going into OT. He hits both FT's, and I call the TO.
:14 Left on the clock, tie ballgame. I throw it in to Lebron, who holds it at midcourt. Wade picks him up. Lebron initiates the dribble, :07 remaining... He starts left... CROSSES RIGHT... breaks past Wade, splits O'neal and Haslem for the MONSTER SLAM! Cleveland 105-103 with :00.6 seconds left. J-Wills last second heave from 3/4 court, sails wide as Cleveland pulls off the upset in Miami.
Player of the Game, Lebron James: 30 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 10/18 FG, 10/18 FT's... By far, my most enjoyable game of videogame hoops ever!
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