After the opening ceremony, there were the last three minutes of preparation.
Riley was particularly serious as he faced the Heat players.
"Our opponents will counterattack fiercely tonight," he told them. "Crush them, the championship is beckoning to you."
He could clearly feel the Cavaliers' determination to fight to the death.
At the other end of the court, Lue was also giving a final pep talk to the Cavaliers players.
"Let's fall on the bodies of our enemies!"
Even if the Cavaliers used their trump card, they might not defeat the Heat, but they could give it their all and try.
The short whistle at the side of the court rang, and the players from both sides entered the court with fierce determination burning in their eyes.
This was a battle with no heroes or villains, for both sides had compelling reasons to win.
Amidst the cheers of the fans, Big Gasol tapped the ball back to the Heat's half-court, and Game 2 officially began.
