buzzer beaters

Series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies have become a tradition in the NBA Playoffs, with some memorable games taking place over the last few postseasons. Last night was no exception, as the Clippers blew a 12 point fourth quarter lead, yet found a way to win in the final seconds with a Chris Paul game winning shot.

This is one of the craziest buzzer-beaters you will ever see.  New Rochelle pulled out a win against Mt. Vernon in a manner that you probably have never seen before.

The Knicks, despite playing without Carmelo Anthony and Raymond Felton beat the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night on J.R. Smith's last second shot 99-97 in half empty U.S. Airways Center. Smith also hit the near impossible shot that tied the score at 97...

Damian Lillard has been sensational thus far for the Portland Trailblazers, averaging nearly 19 points per game to go with six rebounds and three assists in his rookie campaign. After yesterday, he can also say that he has a buzzer beater under his belt in his first year...

The Brooklyn Nets had high expectations for Joe Johnson coming into this season, expectations that he has largely failed to meet through the first quarter of the season. He took a big step towards silencing his critics last night, however, with a buzzer beating game winner against the Detroit Pistons...

Butler is just a couple of years removed from back to back Final Four appearances, both of which featured tight games and their fair share of last second heroics. Judging by the finish to their Maui Invitational opener against Marquette today, they are already prepared for plenty of games like that this season...

Normally, the Monday directly following Selection Sunday is full of whining and crying.  It's all about who got left out of the tournament, who got in but doesn't deserve to be, and who is seeded improperly.  Wha, wha, wha.  Let's look at the bright side instead of the focusing solely on borderline teams who snuck in or got left out.