On Sunday, Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks’ game caller, led his team to victory over the defending champion Denver Nuggets with a spectacular jumper just before the final buzzer.
Irving made a cut during the inbounds play with the score tied at 105, and he easily accepted the ball. After attacking the middle of the court, he attempted a challenging running hook shot with his left hand that somehow found the bottom of the net, evading Nikola Jokic.
For the Mavericks, it was also a crucial victory. Dallas (39–29) is now only one spot behind the Sacramento Kings (38–28) in the Western Conference as a result of their 107–105 victory.
After Irving’s thrilling game-winning basket, the American Airlines Center exploded into cheers, and Luka Doncic fell to the ground in shock at his teammate’s unbelievable shot. The NBA community was astounded by the buzzer-beating floater as well, with fans, analysts, and even NBA players like Damian Lillard and Jalen Brunson offering their opinions on social media.