THE STORY
In Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals on October 9, 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers trailed the Miami Heat 111-108 with 7.1 seconds remaining. LeBron James passed to Danny Green, who missed a wide-open three-point attempt that could have given the Lakers the lead. The Lakers lost the game, and the Heat secured a 3-2 series advantage.
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Danny Green, Los Angeles Lakers
WHY IT MATTERS
The missed shot was pivotal in the Lakers' loss, delaying their championship clinch. Following the game, Green and his fiancée received death threats, highlighting the intense pressure on athletes during high-stakes moments.