Kevin Durant hit the game-winning shot against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight. It was a game-winning shot for his Phoenix Suns.
Devin Booker grabbed Anthony Davis’ missed free throw and passed it to Durant with 6 seconds remaining. He dribbled up the court and hit a 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds left to tie the game, which was 103-106 at the time. But unlike his exploits during his Golden State Warriors days, this shot did not even go anywhere near the rim.
The following air ball brought the Phoenix Suns In-Season Tournament to a close. Until that shot, they were trailing the LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers by three points. If it had gone in, the game would have gone into overtime, giving the Suns a chance to regroup.
Kevin Durant, on the other hand, pulled up and missed wide left. The shot selection perplexed viewers. He didn’t even pause to put his feet.