There’s a reason they call the end of games Lillard time. First, Damian Lillard’s game-winner in overtime against the Nuggets.
Lillard had Kenneth Faried on a switch, so he waived Mason Plumlee off and took the Nuggets’ forward to school as only he can. The end result: a floater, a swish, and a gesture to his wrist to remind us what time it is.
But to get to overtime, we have to credit Blazers coach Terry Stotts for this.
Just a really great inbounds play from the Blazers and the Nuggets didn't know to switch or not. pic.twitter.com/w6X7M0XpYr
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) October 30, 2016
What an out-of-bounds play. Also: what bad defense. How does this happen, Nuggets?
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Denver will be kicking itself for this loss. The Nuggets led by eight points with 50 seconds left and even had the ball, but committed two turnovers and missed a bunch of free throws to give the Blazers one last chance. And if there’s anything that’s clear in the NBA, you don’t give Damian Lillard multiple chances to beat you.