Three Buzzer-Beaters and One Night Unlike Any other
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Three buzzer-beaters in teh 4th quarter & overtime in one night.
It had only been witnessed twice in the last twenty years. Until monday.
Tie. Winner. Winner. Madness – and that’s just the beginning.
!Daniss Jenkins, Desmond Bane, Andrew Wiggins
5 STORIES IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀
At The Buzzer: Cade makes history, Jenkins saves the day, Bane & Wiggins call game
Stars Shine: Wemby waves off help, Luka can’t miss, giannis & Flagg duel
More Fireworks: grayson Allen erupts, Hawks overcome Harden, Wolves howl
Coast 2 Coast Tuesday: Classic East rivals clash before two walking triple-doubles duel
Honoring A Legend: Coaches, players & teams across the NBA pay tribute to Lenny Wilkens
BUT FIRST … ⏰
Coast 2 Coast Tuesday on NBC & Peacock headlines a six-game slate as the Sixers host the Celtics (8 ET), before the Nuggets visit the Kings (11 ET).
New ASG Format Unveiled: The 2026 NBA All-Star Game format will be announced at halftime of Celtics-Sixers.
Reads of the Day: The athletic on if Donovan Mitchell could lead the league in scoring … Sports Illustrated on OKC’s opening statement … Daily News on Mike Brown’s early impact in New York.
1. THREE BUZZER-BEATERS AND ONE NIGHT UNLIKE ANY OTHER
MONDAY’S MADNESS: BUZZER BEATERS & HISTORIC NIGHTS
Seconds later, he made up for it, stripping the ball with 1.9 left to give the Magic one last chance.
Bane did the rest – curling free off a screen, fading over a defender and drilling a cold-blooded 3 at the horn to send the Kia Center into celebration. | Recap
* Power Pair: Banchero finished with 28 points and 9 rebounds,while Bane added 22 points and 7 assists,lifting Orlando to 5-6
* No Fear: Despite finishing 9-of-19 from the floor,Bane was 0-of-5 from deep before the final shot.Make that 1-for-6 – with one timeless make
* “That’s who he is,” saeid Magic coach Jamahl Mosley on Bane postgame. “To be able to hit big shots and step into the moment.”
One hour later? this ⬆️
Heat 140, Cavaliers 138 (OT): In a thriller that featured 12 ties and 15 lead changes, Donovan Mitchell drained a downright ridiculous triple with 0.4 seconds left to tie the game in Miami.But not so fast, said erik Spoelstra (probably).
in a brilliant design, Andrew Wiggins set a staggered screen, then slipped into a wide-open lane, where Nikola Jović dropped in a perfect lob for a game-winning oop at the buzzer. | Recap
* full Force: Boasting the league’s No. 1 offense (125.5 ppg), seven Heat players scored in double-figures, led by Norman Powell (33 pts), Wiggins (23 pts) and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (22 pts, 13 reb, 7 ast)
* “I was really just focused on catching the ball,” joked wiggins on the winner. “Perfect pass … and I was there to finish the job.”
* Cavs Shine: Mitchell (28 pts, 15 reb, 8 ast) and Evan Mobley (21 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast) led Cleveland, which saw its 4-game win streak snapped
2. STARS SHINE: WEMBY & LUKA MAKE HISTORY, GIANNIS & FLAGG DUEL
Just when you thought Monday couldn’t get wilder, Victor Wembanyama whent to work – and clocked out with historic production.
Spurs 121, Bulls 117: with the Spurs down 3 and one minute left, Wemby (38 pts, 12 reb, 5 ast, 6 3s) initiated an NBA Scoreboard & Highlights – November 21, 2023
Suns 121, Pelicans 98: Grayson Allen caught fire in the Valley, dropping a career-high 42 points while splashing a Suns single-game record 10 3s on 15 attempts, fueling Phoenix past New Orleans for its fifth win in six games. | Recap * Catch & fire: Allen went 6-of-7 from deep in the 2nd half for 24 points, topping his previous season best of 23. Hawks 105, Clippers 102: James Harden (35 pts, 10 reb, 11 ast) posted the first 35-point triple-double in Clippers history. But it wasn’t enough to catch Vít Krejčí (career-high 28 pts), Jalen Johnson (16 pts, 10 reb, 8 ast) and the Hawks, who held on in a game with 10 ties and 11 lead changes. | Recap Wolves 120, Jazz 113: Make that three straight for Minny. Anthony Edwards (35 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast) and Julius randle (27 pts, 8 reb, 7 ast) stuffed the stat sheet as the Wolves used a late run to pull past Keyonte George (27 pts) and the Jazz, improving to 7-4. | Recap
4. COAST 2 COAST TUESDAY: CLUTCH RIVALS & TRIPLE-DOUBLE KINGS
Few rivalries run as deep – and close – as Philadelphia and Boston.
Their 473 meetings, the third-moast in NBA history, are separated by just 2.3 ppg.
That margin’s been even tighter this season, as they’ve already split a pair of battles – each decided by one point.
Tonight (8 ET, NBC/Peacock), they square up for Round 3, with two red-hot stars leading the way.
* Finishing Fight: no team has played in more clutch games this season than Philly (8), where it’s outscored opponents by 31 points – trailing only OKC for the best mark in the NBA.
* Tyrese Time: That starts with Maxey, who ranks 3rd in total clutch and 4th-quarter points, powering the Sixers to five clutch wins.
* Built For This: Nearly a third of Maxey’s 33.2 ppg come in the 4th (9.3), where Philly boasts the league’s No. 2 scoring mark (31.5) and the best plus-minus (+6.7).
* Brown Boost: Boston has played in six clutch games, including a win over Philly last time out, where Jaylen Brown poured in 32 points – his fifth 30-piece in the last 7 games.
!Russell Westbrook, Nikola Jokić
Nuggets at Kings (11 ET, NBC/Peacock): In the second leg of Coast 2 Coast Tuesday, two triple-double machines share the national stage – Nikola Jokić, on a rarified tear, and russell Westbrook, injecting life into Sacramento.
Eight days ago, the two former teammates went toe-to-toe – combining for 60 points, 26 rebounds and 20 assists.
NBA Legend Lenny Wilkens Passes Away, leaving behind a Legacy of Excellence
Lenny Wilkens, a towering figure in NBA history as both a player and a coach, has died, leaving behind a legacy of success, sportsmanship, and community impact. He was 88 years old. News of his passing prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the basketball world.
Wilkens enjoyed a distinguished 15-year playing career, notably with the St. Louis Hawks (later Atlanta Hawks), and the Seattle SuperSonics and Portland Trail Blazers. A nine-time All-Star, he was known for his remarkable playmaking ability, finishing his career as the second-best assist man in NBA history at the time of his retirement. He won an NBA championship with the Hawks in 1958. [https://www.nba.com/news/lenny-wilkens-obituary]
His transition to coaching proved equally remarkable. Wilkens concurrently served as a player and coach for the Seattle SuperSonics for three seasons and the Portland Trail Blazers for one, a unique feat in NBA history. He retired as the NBA’s third-winningest coach with 1,332 victories,behind only Don Nelson and Gregg Popovich.[https://wwwespncom/nba/story/[https://wwwespncom/nba/story//id/38789941/lenny-wilkens-hall-fame-nba-coach-dies-88]
Wilkens coached several franchises throughout his career, including the Seattle SuperSonics, Portland Trail blazers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, and New York knicks. He led the SuperSonics to their only NBA championship in 1979. [https://www.nba.com/news/lenny-wilkens-obituary]
Those who knew and played for Wilkens consistently praised his character and impact.
“Without him, I’m not hear,” said Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie, a Seattle native who grew up idolizing Wilkens and the SuperSonics.[https://wwwespncom/nba/story/[https://wwwespncom/nba/story//id/38789941/lenny-wilkens-hall-fame-nba-coach-dies-88]
Rick Carlisle described him as “such a great gentleman, and such an eloquent human being, along with being a super competitive coach.”[https://wwwespncom/nba/story/[https://wwwespncom/nba/story//id/38789941/lenny-wilkens-hall-fame-nba-coach-dies-88]
Steve Kerr simply called him “an unbelievable man.”[https://wwwespncom/nba/story/[https://wwwespncom/nba/story//id/38789941/lenny-wilkens-hall-fame-nba-coach-dies-88]
Former Sonic Detlef Schrempf wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “You set the standard of what it means to lead and have an impact in our community. You will be missed dearly.”[https://wwwespncom/nba/story/[https://wwwespncom/nba/story//id/38789941/lenny-wilkens-hall-fame-nba-coach-dies-88]
Teams across the league also honored Wilkens’ memory. The Trail Blazers called him “A Pacific northwest legend,” while the Cavaliers noted “His legacy extends across the basketball world.” The Hawks remembered him as “an innovator, a trailblazer, a winner and a leader.”[https://wwwespncom/nba/story/[https://wwwespncom/nba/story//id/38789941/lenny-wilkens-hall-fame-nba-coach-dies-88]
the NBA is celebrating Wilkens’ life and legacy with a collection of features and archival pieces, including:
* Remembering Wilkens: A look back at his journey, from picking up a basketball in his senior year of high school to earning three Naismith Orange jackets. [https://www.nba.com/news/lenny-wilkens-obituary]
* Archive 75: Highlighting his nine All-Star selections and his status as one of the greatest passers in NBA history. [https://www.nba.com/news/lenny-wilkens-obituary]
* Legends Profile: Describing his reserved demeanor and self-effacing coaching style. [https://www.nba.com/news/lenny-wilkens-obituary]
* A Hall Of Fame Life: Recognizing his impact both on and off the court. [https://www.nba.com/news/lenny-wilkens-obituary]
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