Overtime thriller sees Miami Heat force Game 7 in NBA Finals

The NBA Finals will go right to the wire after the Miami Heat rallied to level the series in a 103-100 overtime victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

The winner of the ultimate prize will now be decided in Miami on Thursday after LeBron James and Ray Allen inspired the Heat to keep up the fight.

The Spurs had lead by 10 going into the final quarter, however Miami hit back to – with Allen’s three-pointer with 5.2 seconds on the clock forcing overtime.

Allen then held his nerve in the extra period, with his free throws moving the Heat clear.

James, who finished with 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, said on Sky Sports: “[I wanted to] leave everything on the floor. If we’re gonna go down tonight, we’re gonna go down with me leaving every bit of energy on the floor.

“I gave it my all tonight and we live to see another day.

“It’s the two best teams in the league right now and that’s why it’s a game seven. I’m just happy to be a part of it.”

Tim Duncan landed 30 points and 17 rebounds while Kawhi Leonard had 22 points and 11 boards as the Spurs pushed hard for the title-clinching win.

However it wasn’t to be and it will now be a winner-takes-all showdown in Miami