Ray Allen’s game-tying three-pointer with 5.2 seconds left in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals that saved the Miami Heat’s championship hopes. With the Heat trailing the San Antonio Spurs 95-92 and facing elimination, Chris Bosh grabbed an offensive rebound and kicked to Allen in the corner for one of the most clutch shots in NBA history. Miami won 103-100 in overtime and took Game 7 to claim the title.
The Shot
LeBron James missed a three-pointer, Bosh grabbed the rebound over Tim Duncan, and passed to a backpedaling Allen in the right corner. Allen caught, set his feet, and drained the three to tie the game 95-95 with 5.2 seconds left. The Spurs were seconds away from the championship before the shot.
Cultural Impact
The shot became synonymous with championship-level clutch performance. ABC announcer Mike Breen’s “BANG!” call became iconic. The moment is replayed in every NBA Finals promo package and is considered one of the three greatest Finals shots ever (with Magic’s junior skyhook and Jordan’s “Last Shot”).
Legacy
Allen’s preparation and readiness (he ran to the corner before Bosh even grabbed the rebound) became legendary. The Spurs’ heartbreak defined their 2013 season and fueled their 2014 revenge championship. The shot is immortalized as “Rebound Bosh, back out to Allen.”
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