NBA Twitter Erupts As Former Clippers Star Silences Los Angeles With An Insane Buzzer Beater
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NBA Fans could not believe that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander silenced the crowd in LA tonight. He stunned Los Angeles with a buzzer-beater against his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers. With only a few seconds left in the game, the Thunder needed a two-pointer to tie the game. However, Gilgeous-Alexander wanted nothing but victory for his team as he took the risk with a three-point shot. Unfortunately for the Clippers, he made the shot as the shot clock expired.
This victory shot is clearly extra special to him for multiple reasons. Firstly, it was against the team that drafted him into the NBA. Moreover, after the insane sequence to end their game against the Pelicans, a buzzer-beater winner would feel like redemption.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander buzzer-beating 3-pointer to beat the Clippers pic.twitter.com/rCKYzMQzVe
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) December 19, 2021
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NBA fans react to former Clippers star’s homecoming Buzzer-Beater
Twitter acknowledged this incredible moment for Gilgeous-Alexander as he left Los Angeles stunned with a wild shot to win the game. This is how fans responded to the dagger shot to end the game.
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Winslow was the icing on the cake for the L but this team lost the game with 3 minutes left to play. They gave up 6 offensive rebounds and Reggie missing shots. It had no business coming down to the last shot, the same last shot Shai did a couple days ago.
— Kudaluv (@Kudaluv3) December 19, 2021
Is Shai potential being wasted in OKC? How soon before he can get outta there? https://t.co/ulPCVdgEXN
— 1/3 of #PnP (@ASky1284) December 19, 2021
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander For The Win❄️
— Essence Eazy (@EssenceEazy) December 19, 2021
My team employs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and yours does not 🤷🏿♂️ pic.twitter.com/ZiTZYwU6t1
— Supervillain Cartier⚡️ (@afcCartier) December 19, 2021
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is etching his name as one of the most clutch players in the league.
— Da Kid Gowie (@DaKidGowie) December 19, 2021
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will win most improved player
— Adam 🦕 (@adam_preciado) December 19, 2021
What does this mean for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder?
The Hornets had drafted him in 2018 and traded him to the Clippers on the draft night itself. However, only one season after this, the Clippers traded Gilgeous-Alexander again to acquire Paul George. Therefore, he may have returned to Los Angeles with a chip on his shoulder and has definitely left a dent tonight.
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While the Clippers did not play George tonight, this shot was a statement from the Thunder superstar.
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This victory tonight takes Oklahoma’s season total to nine wins, keeping them within reach of a play-in spot. While Gilgeous-Alexander may have had the final say, it was undoubtedly a night to remember for Dort and Giddey. Dort dropped an impressive 29 points to lead the scoring for Thunder.
However, Josh Giddey was the facilitator and did the grind and hustle for the Thunder in all other parts of the game. Giddey was one field goal away from an incredible triple-double. He finished the game with 8 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists. If the Thunder continues surprising championship contenders like this, what are the chances of them making the playoffs? Let us know what you think.
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