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Cavs Playoff Drama: Breen's 'Bang!' Cut Short by Rim
20 May
Summary
- Sam Merrill's potential game-winning shot rimmed out in overtime.
- Broadcaster Mike Breen famously cut his 'Bang!' call short.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers were heading to overtime after the miss.
A potential game-winning shot by Cleveland Cavaliers player Sam Merrill late Tuesday night narrowly missed its mark, leading to an unexpected overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. The dramatic moment saw Merrill fire a three-pointer off a feed from James Harden, which appeared to be on its way in but ultimately rimmed out.
Broadcaster Mike Breen, known for his enthusiastic "Bang!" call during crucial shots, began to utter the signature syllable as the ball descended. However, he abruptly cut off the word as the shot failed to fall, creating a unique and suspenseful broadcast moment. Merrill has been performing well in the postseason, making this near-game-winner a particularly notable event.
