Eastern Conference finals 2013 hub page: Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers
The Heat and Pacers will play Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals Monday night. (Greg Nelson/SI)
The Miami Heat (No. 1 seed, 66-16 in the regular season) and the Indiana Pacers (No. 3, 49-32) are facing off in the Eastern Conference finals for the right to play the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. The series is tied 3-3 entering Game 7 Monday night in Miami. How did we get here? Find all the highlights, analysis and insight on a wild Eastern finals below.
Game 1
LeBron saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1 | Heat 103, Pacers 102
• WATCH: James hits game-winner in OT to propel Heat to win
• THOMSEN: James teaches George lesson in winning all greats must learn
• MAHONEY: How did LeBron get so open?
• MAHONEY: Game 1 reveals weaknesses for reigning champs
• GOLLIVER: James proves critics wrong with game-winner
Game 2
Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat | Pacers 97, Heat 93
• WATCH: LeBron commits two turnovers in final minute of Game 2 loss
• THOMSEN: Pacers' growing resilience leads them past Heat in Game 2
• GOLLIVER: Pacers broadcaster calls out Heat fans for leaving Game 2 early
• GOLLIVER: James distances himself from God comparison
Game 3
Heat offense puts away Pacers in Game 3 | Heat 114, Pacers 96
• THOMSEN: Heat test Pacers' inside edge in Game 3
Game 4
Pacers get even with Miami in Game 4 | Pacers 99, Heat 92
• GOLLIVER: LeBron disputes calls after fouling out in Game 4
• MAHONEY: Did Wade really travel on crucial late possession?
• THOMSEN: Pacers a growing threat to the Heat
• James, West, Stephenson each fined $5k for flopping in Game 4
Game 5
James scores 30, Heat take Game 5 | Heat 90, Pacers 79
• THOMSEN: James leads, Heat follow in Game 5
• Heat, Pacers combine for three technicals in third quarter
• GOLLIVER: LeBron 'goes back to Cleveland days' in Game 5
• WATCH: James fires up troops with halftime speech
• MAHONEY: Wade's struggles alter dynamic for Heat entering Game 6
Game 6
Pacers even up series in Game 6 | Pacers 91, Heat 77
• THOMSEN: Bosh, Wade struggle and Pacers take advantage to force Game 7
• WATCH: LeBron flops during Game 6 loss | Also receives technical for full-court sprint
• Hibbert rips media over DPOY voting | Also uses homophobic slang ... and then apologizes for 'insensitive, disrespectful comments'
• MAHONEY: Hibbert shines, but Pacers thrive on defense as a collective
Game 7
• THOMSEN: Heat searching for rhythm entering Game 7
