VIDEO. Last-second shots from Butler and Gilgeous-Alexander brought victory to their teams

Basketball news 17 dec 2023, 05:54
Robert Sykes Dailysports's expert Robert Sykes
VIDEO. Last-second shots from Butler and Gilgeous-Alexander brought victory to their teams Photo: NBA website/Author unknown

Today's NBA regular season featured two incredible matchups, each culminating in a thrilling finish as two teams snatched victory with buzzer-beaters.

In the Miami vs. Chicago clash, with the score tied at 116:116, Miami's leader, Jimmy Butler, executed a precise shot at the buzzer, clinching the victory for his team at 118:116.

Butler tallied a total of 28 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in 35 minutes on the court, marking Miami's fifth win amidst eleven losses.

Simultaneously, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off against the Denver Nuggets. Just seconds before the end of the game, Oklahoma was trailing at 116:117. However, with 0.9 seconds left on the clock, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sank a precise shot, securing a 118:117 victory for his team.

Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists in 36 minutes and 55 seconds of play.

This win marked the sixteenth victory for the Thunder this season, with eight losses, positioning them at the second spot in the Western Conference.

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