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Fan at Miami Heat game hits half-court hook shot, wins $75,000

Here’s something you don’t see everyday: a fan actually hit the halfcourt shot during a basketball game. And it was a hook shot. Check it out.

by Conrad Kaczmarek
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You know how NBA teams offer halfcourt shots for a bunch of money and never expect the fans to actually hit the shots? Well, this guy at the Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons game hit the shot. And he did it by shooting a hook shot.

What does he get for his troubles? $75,000 and a big hug from LeBron James. Not a bad way to spend a Friday night.

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