Miami Heat guard Ray Allen (34) speaks to official Tony Brothers (25) after a call against the Heat during the second half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
MIAMI — Miami’s LeBron James made a buzzer-beating layup in overtime as the Heat just escaped a shock loss on their home court and beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in Wednesday’s opening game of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
James finished with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Heat — his ninth postseason triple-double. All that mattered was the last shot, which simply saved the Heat.
Paul George made three free throws with 2.2 seconds left in the extra period to give the Pacers the lead, having earlier forced overtime with a miracle 3-pointer. But James drove down the left side of the lane, scored with ease and the Heat escaped.
Game 2 is Friday in Miami.