The New York Knicks lost to the Utah Jazz Friday night. It was their seventh loss in a row, and second loss in a row with a play that involved J.R. Smith. In the Knicks game against the Orlando Magic they lost after Smith attempted a game-winning three that didn’t even hit the rim. On Friday night the game was close yet again. This time Carmelo Anthony hit a three-pointer that tied the game up with 2 seconds left. Trey Burke hit a stepback, buzzerbeating game-winner leaving his defender, J.R. Smith with the struggle face that swept through Twitter.
(Video) NBA: Gordon Hayward With Chasedown Block on LeBron, Then a Slam Dunk & Buzzerbeating Game-Winner!
A lot of people were amazed that Gordon Hayward received a max contract but last night he helped prove that he’s worth it. Usually it’s LeBron James with the chasedown but last night he got a taste of his own medicine. During the Cavaliers game against the Jazz, Gordon Hayward sprinted down the court and blocked James’ shot, then ran down and dunked on the other end. If that wasn’t enough, he also hit the game-winning buzzerbeater!
(Video) NBA: Isaiah Thomas Hits Buzzerbeater to Force OT & Stares Down Floyd Mayweather
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 114-108 in overtime but it was Isaiah Thomas who got them there. The Lakers were up 94-92 when Thomas hit a buzzerbeater to send them to overtime. The stadium erupted but it was Floyd Mayweather who caught Thomas’ eye as he stared him down after the shot. Mayweather laughed it off and it was clear it wasn’t anything malicious, the two are cool. Floyd even shouted Thomas out as he posted a picture from the luxury helicopter he took to get to the game.
(Video) NBA: Damian Lillard Hits Crazy Buzzerbeater 3-Pointer to Give Trailblazers Series Win Over Rockets
The Houston Rockets and Portland Trailblazers played an amazing and exciting series but the Blazers had an opportunity to wrap things up last night and the ending was totally fitting.
(Video) NBA: Vinsanity!!! Vince Carter Hit Buzzer Beater 3 to Give Mavericks Win Over Spurs
This year’s NBA playoffs has definitely been one for the books and it’s just the first round! Teams like the Hawks, Grizzlies and Wizards have not only shocked their opponents but the fans as well. The Mavericks might be the most shocking of all as they now lead the San Antonio Spurs 2-1 in the series thanks to this amazing shot by Vince Carter.
(Video) NBA: Lebron Hits Long Buzzerbeater Three-Pointer Then Daps Paul George
Shortly after Paul George absolutely demolished Chris Andersen with a poster dunk (the one Lebron was able to avoid), Lebron came back and hit long buzzerbeating three-pointer to answer. George and Lebron slapped hands after and set up what would be an exciting fourth quarter. Check the play out after the jump.
