Roy Snatches game from Houston with clutch three pointer
November 7, 2008
Brandon Roy shoots to win the match. photo Getty Images
Brandon Roy has pulled off a miracle against the visiting Houston Rockets. His team was down 98-99 with just 0.8 seconds left on the clock when he ran hard, stopped, caught the ball and shot all in one motion to see the ball go swish through the net for a game winning three pointer from 30 feet away from the basket.
Both teams were locked at 90 at the end of regulation time. Portland then had the lead with two seconds to play. Yao Ming took back the lead with 0.8 to go after a jumper that he sunk as he fell away from the basket and a foul shot.
Then came the big shot to win the game. The three pointer took Roy’s points for the night to 17. His teammate LaMarcus Aldridge scored 27. For the Rockets Tracy McGrady scored 30 points.
Houston are now 3-2 for the season and Portland are 2-3. The Rockets play the Clippers in LA on Friday night.
In the other game on Thursday night Orlando were too good for Philidelphia winning 98-88.
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