The Miami Heat released a short teaser Monday ahead of the latest installment of “Inside the HEAT,” this one labeled 28.2. The focus is a pivotal moment from the 2013 NBA Finals, known by many fans simply as the “yellow rope” game.
The 58-second clip shared on the Heat’s official account shows team president Pat Riley sitting courtside. He remains composed while tension builds around him. The tweet references “something changed when that yellow rope came out,” calling back to a moment when arena security began preparing for a San Antonio Spurs celebration late in Game 6.
Jun 9, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley looks on during the second half in game four of the 2023 NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Jun 9, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley looks on during the second half in game four of the 2023 NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
This rope moment has become one of the most recognized visuals in recent Miami Heat history. Ray Allen’s three-pointer tied the game and sent it to overtime. It came just after the yellow rope went up. The moment shifted everything. Heat stayed alive, pushed the series to Game 7, and finished the job. That shot helped seal a comeback.
While the teaser avoids direct game highlights, it builds anticipation for Tuesday’s full episode release. Fans on social media immediately recognized the moment and expressed interest in revisiting that stretch of the Finals.
“Inside the HEAT” remains one of the franchise’s longest-running video series. This upcoming edition aims to offer another behind-the-scenes look at a defining night in team history.
Heat will post the full video on its YouTube channel as announced. The flashback serves as a reminder to the fan base of a night when the outcome changed, and so did the story.