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Chris “Birdman” Andersen perfect 13-for-13 against Pacers (VIDEO)

Miami Heat v Indiana Pacers - Game Three

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 26: Chris Andersen #11 of the Miami Heat dunks against the Indiana Pacers during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 26, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Chris Andersen was 4-for-4 on Sunday night against the Pacers. You can see the shots in that video.

That makes him 13-for-13 in the Eastern Conference Finals. He has now hit 16 shots in a row and is 31-of-37 in these playoffs. It is an amazing run. (By the way, he has a postseason PER of 32.)

Yes, almost all of his shots are right around the rim if not outright dunks, but with a 7'2" Roy Hibbert around (and Joakim Noah with the Bulls last round) guys usually miss some in tight as shots are contested. But it’s a credit to the Birdman playing within himself — he makes smart cuts to the rim, doesn’t do the things he knows he shouldn’t do, and hustles. He has been a fantastic pickup by the Heat and played himself into a nice new contract next season.