7.) Birth of Lillard Time
We all know the wrist-tap celebration that Lillard has been known for. Some recent players have even stolen the celebration.
But, the origin of the celebration started with this very shot. As the Blazers were trailing the Thunder in OKC, Lillard cut across the top of the key—an eerily similar situation (more later)—and sunk it to force OT.
Not only is it a clutch, off-balance shot, but he caps it off by tapping his wrist saying “y’all know what time it is.” I mean, what else would make this even better? The answer is nothing. It’s perfect.