This Day in NBA Playoffs History: Ray Allen Keeps Miami's Title Hopes Alive With Game-Tying Three-Pointer in the 2013 NBA Finals

With time and the Heat's hopes of an NBA title running out in the 2013 Finals, Ray Allen knocked down one of the most clutch shots of his career.

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Take a trip down memory lane as we share a crazy moment at the podium, an amazing posterization, an absolute on-court fail or a memorable shooting performance from the postseason of the National Basketball Association in This Day in NBA Playoffs History.

Where would the Miami Heat be without Ray Allen? Without getting into a way too long-winded explanation, the short answer is a 1-3 record in the NBA Finals. With 19.3 seconds left in Game 6 of the 2013 Finals, the San Antonio Spurs were holding onto a three-point lead. After LeBron James missed a game-tying three attempt, Miami was in dire straits with the clock running out. Then, Jesus Shuttlesworth came to the rescue.

After a clutch (and very under-appreciated) offensive rebound by Chris Bosh with three Spurs players around him, Allen received the rock from Bosh as he backpedaled to the three-point line and knocked down one of the biggest shots of his illustrious career. 

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