The energy was electric as fans filed through the doors of FTX Arena for Sundayās Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and Boston Celtics.
Despite the nasty weather that greeted folks in downtown Miami, die hard Heat fans remained focused.
āWeāre trying to get jerseys like for the game,ā said Liza Magana. āWeāre pretty excited.ā
Boston fans also excitedly walked through the doors, boldly walking in enemy territory.
āI just flew in this morning,ā said Matthew Torres. āIām ready to kick that butt man. I hate the Heat. Canāt stand them.ā
There was so much passion for both teams, with tickets for standing room only that had obstructed views selling on Ticketmaster for as much as $254 each.
Freddy Kriewitz and his girlfriend, both from Germany, scored a pair and admitted they were here for the hype.
āShe likes basketball,ā Kriewitz said. āI hate it. I hate all sports. Youāre in Miami, the thing to do is root for the Heat? Of course. I feel like Iāll get killed if I donāt say that.ā