uOne of those comedies that I will remember. With 3.8 seconds left, the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors (122-122) tied the game. Canadians draw from staff, and it seems that victory will be decided in another extension. Or not… Because a big mistake or a genius has appeared in the State Farm Arena.
He takes out Atlanta in the background and Dejounte Murray receives against all-out pressure from Toronto. Find Trae Young who alone and without cover can get started. And at the last second he sends an “alley-oop” to AJ Griffin. He is totally alone and with a shot on his sleeve he scores on the siren. They win the game.
It seems like a serious mistake by Toronto, which in full-court pressing leaves an opponent unguarded and hangs its last defender. A tactical failure that, as if that weren’t enough, has another twist. The author of that miracle basket, AJ Griffin, is the son of the coach assistant to Nick Nurse, manager of the Toronto Raptors.
The Raptors a game they could win and in which Juancho Hernngomez left as starter. 32 minutes, with 10 points (5/9 shooting) and 9 rebounds. One of his best performances. No final prize. But it seems he has found his way into the Canadian team. Rotation player, who needs presence under the basket and defense.
Hernngomez is the third Spanish starter on the course. Aldama, who made way for Jaren Jackson Jr., continues to dominate that league table with 14 appearances. The little one from the Madrid saga equals Usman Garuba with a game as a member of the starting quintet.
