The Miami Heat desperately needed to win Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night, and no one should be surprised that LeBron James carried them to victory. LeBron went off for 35 points and 10 rebounds. He was 14-of-22 from the field and scored eight straight points in the third quarter to erase a six-point deficit. A certain sports drink was proud.
After LeBron suffered severe cramps during Game 1’s air conditioning debacle, Gatorade poked fun at him and reminded Twitter followers that he is not one of their clients. Powerade seized the opportunity to fire back on Sunday.
There is strength in the silence. The best response is made on the court @KingJames. #powerthrough
— POWERADE (@POWERADE) June 9, 2014
Even Sprite, which is another product that James endorses, got in on the fun.
@POWERADE No doubt. And @KingJames was a BEAST on the court tonight! #ThirstFor3
— Sprite (@Sprite) June 9, 2014
Gatorade apologized for ragging on LeBron after Game 1, though we don’t think they said anything that offensive. And as it turns out, King James happened to be drinking Gatorade while battling the cramps. It obviously didn’t help.
This beverage battle has been an unexpected surprise during the NBA Finals.
H/T Ball Don’t Lie
