Sam Merrill's 3-pointer looked so good that Mike Breen got fooled into a 'Bang!'
Sam Merrill's late-game 3-pointer nearly secured a win for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Mike Breen, known for his signature call, was caught off guard as the shot rimmed out just before he could finish his enthusiastic 'Bang!' call. The Cavaliers ultimately went to overtime instead of clinching the game with Merrill's shot.
- ▪Sam Merrill's 3-pointer was intended to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
- ▪Mike Breen's signature call was interrupted as the shot rimmed out.
- ▪The Cavaliers and Knicks ended up heading to overtime after the missed shot.
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