Taj McWilliams recorded a double-double (14 points, 13 rebounds) for the Miracle, who led by as many as 10 points midway through the second half. However, the Shock used a 14-3 run to take the lead with 7:37 to go in the game. After exchanging baskets for much of the remaining five minutes, Val Whiting nailed two free throws at the 2:36 mark to give the Shock the lead for good.