Deron Williams trotted his way up the court down five with 36 seconds remaining. Finally the spring sun peaked through those closed up blinds as hope had arrived for the Brooklyn Nets. At least a chance was present even when they were counted out before the series had even started.
Most importantly, hope had arrived after the Nets trailed throughout the entire game while their deficit increased to as much as 16 on a few occasions. On the same possession with 36 seconds remaining, the Nets forced up a contested three-pointer that clanked off the backboard and landed in the hands of DeMarre Carroll.