Gabe Vincent thrilled to make 2nd Eastern Conference finals with Miami Heat

Nigerian-American professional basketball player Gabriel Vincent played a crucial role for the Miami Heat as they defeated the New York Knicks 4-2 in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

It was a massive victory for the Miami Heat as they advanced to the Eastern Conference finals.

It is now back-to-back Eastern Conference finals for the Miami Heat and Vincent is excited to have played a massive role.

Starting at point guard, Vincent contributed seven points, one steal, three rebounds, and five assists in 32 minutes of action.

Speaking after the game, Vincent said, "I mean the crowd was huge the crowd.

"Lifted us at the end you know any bit of tiredness we had they picked up for us and gave us the energy so it was huge.

You know guys made plays down the stretch and we came out with the win."

American professional basketball player of Nigerian descent Femi Adebayo was ecstatic after the win.

He said, “It’s a crazy story being written.

“Through all the ups and downs of the season, a lot of people counted us out.

"We weren’t even going to make it past the first round and now we’re in the Eastern Conference finals. 

"It just shows the determination and the will this team has.”

Vincent and the Miami Heat now await their Eastern Conference opponents as the Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7.