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“I had a massage yesterday and we pretty much do Bible study in the massage session,” Lee told TNT after the game. “She was explaining faith. And it was like, ‘Just believe in something you can’t see.’”
For most of the game, Lee couldn’t see the ball going in the basket, as he started 1 for 8 from the field, including a miss on a potential go-ahead layup with under a minute remaining. Instead of getting down on himself, he remembered the words his masseuse/spiritual adviser gave him.
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“It’s not my best shooting performance," Lee said. “I felt like I couldn’t make a shot, but the biggest one went in. I’m grateful.” Lee’s revelation caused a stir on social media.