Brooklyn Took the First Shot at Match Point

With KD's stellar performance to fall back on, the Nets managed to lead the Heat by six, 88–82, after three quarters—even though most of their other players were struggling and Paul George had at one point gone 1-for-7 from three.

Once the game entered the fourth quarter, the situation on the court became much clearer.

The Nets' Paul George, who had been struggling for three quarters, finally found his rhythm.

Standing on KD's shoulders, PG had gritted his way through his slump. Then, in the Fourth Quarter Game, he finally came alive~~

He went 5-for-6 from the field, 3-for-3 from beyond the arc, and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. Paul George poured in 17 points in the quarter, helping the Nets protect their lead and easing some of the enormous pressure on Durant in the closing minutes.

When the final buzzer sounded, the Nets had secured another win, beating the Heat 124–116 and taking a 3–1 lead in the series.

Brooklyn thus became the first team this season to reach match point in the second round.

The Nets' trip to the Eastern Conference Finals was just around the corner.

It would be the first Eastern Conference Finals appearance of Kevin Durant's career, and the third of Paul George's.

In his first two trips to the Eastern Conference Finals, General George had run into the peak Heat Big Three and suffered heartbreaking defeats both times.

Last year, the Nets had also pushed mighty Milwaukee to a Game 7, only to be eliminated in the second round because of their roster construction and the condition of their stars.

But after making major additions this year, Brooklyn had finally returned stronger than ever.

They could now stand atop last year's Eastern Conference champions and set their sights on the Finals.

For the 33-year-old