The recent match between the Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets was characterized by an overall sloppy performance with both teams struggling with basic skills like free throws and ball control. Ultimately, the Nets clinched a narrow 99-97 victory, highlighted by a tense final few seconds. The game culminated in an exciting sequence where D'Angelo Russell, despite having a poor shooting night, hit a crucial shot, enthralling the fans and drawing comparisons to iconic late-game scenarios. The win emphasized that even a lackluster game can deliver unexpected thrills.
The sloppiness was a key factor in how Brooklyn, a team that likely won't make the play-in, snatched a 99-97 win away from Houston.
The sequence was quick: The Nets had possession and were down 97-93 with 9.1 seconds remaining.
Russell, who was at that point 2-of-14 from the field and had lost the ball before a potential game-tying shot seconds earlier, made the most of his second chance.
That second three put the crowd in hysterics. Half the fans in my section had been checking their phones for long stretches of the game.
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