Paul Pierce and Kyle Lowry's last-second battle to determine who's going home needs a deep rewind

The 2014 Nets and Raptors had a lot in common! They both have a history of terrible records. They both started the year in an embarrassing fashion. And they're both facing elimination in the first round of the playoffs. Seeing as how it's at each other's hands, I don't think they'll be bonding anytime soon.
And besides, their differences are more defining. The Nets spent lavishly to boast one of the best (in theory) rosters in the league. Their starting 5 at the beginning of the year was Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Brook Lopez. That's 5 all-stars.
Whereas the Raptors have a quiet payroll that supports one all-star (DeMar DeRozan), a bunch of young guys, and a point guard who was their second choice and they tried to trade away. (Kyle Lowry)
To find out how these similar but different teams got this win-or-go-home battle, we have to rewind.
Written and produced by: Clara Morris
Directed and Edited by: Charlotte Atkinson
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[@Fash0da]

The rapid decline of Deron Williams is insane to anyone who watched it in real time.

[@t-god2439]

It still boggles my mind how he went down hill so fast. From what I remember he never had a serious injury. I know he had those ankle problems but he was always a big guard who was good at using his body. Idk I think after he got that big contract he just didn’t want to play anymore

[@speekfaxpodcast]

He really could have been top 5

[@Aaron-ud8md]

Reminds me very much of Isaiah Thomas. One year he was a bonified superstar and the next he was a rotation player.

[@marshallnelson6127]

@@Aaron-ud8md IT tore like everything in his hip tho, kinda just seemed like Deron Williams didn’t care once he got the money

[@marcrichardson517]

MAN….

[@AirRusher1992]

Ah yes the first major heartbreak for Raptors fans during the DeMar era pre-2019. Right before LeBronto, there was Paul Pierce who was killing the Raptors but for only a couple years.

[@johndebono1870]

The Vince Carter era doesn't count?

[@AirRusher1992]

@@johndebono1870 Just edit it. During the DeMar era I meant. My bad.

[@johndebono1870]

@@AirRusher1992 All good, I kinda envy Raptors fans who didn't have to deal with the pre-Masai agony.

[@birdman4birdlegs]

I swear Pierce switched teams just to see how many teams he could mess up my raptors with

[@jc-zb3nn]

​@D Bechtel remember that dunk on bosh where he clearly kneed him in the dino eggs and then mean mugged him 😂😂 clasic

[@samortmann5003]

The Nets would make a fascinating collapse episode. Their all-in push fell apart and gift wrapped the Celtics their core of Tatum and brown, and when they managed to get a big 3 of KD Kyrie, and Harden, it only lasted 16 games and they had to blow it up too.

[@DubbyDubois]

2x in 10 yr span

[@johndebono1870]

The sad thing is there is a real argument the Nets were never good enough with either Pierce and Garnet or KD, Kyrie and Harden to warrant a collapse.

[@hendude127]

@@johndebono1870 Huh? They were 13-3 in their 16 games together, and up 2-0 against the Bucks without Harden, then Kyrie got injured. I watched that whole 2021 season, yea they WERE good enough.

[@ParsnipPizza]

​@John Debono I think you could do a mega Collapse (like the Cavs rewind) or a 40 min video if you did "The Brooklyn Nets", all the big trades from 2012 to now

[@charliemirus4124]

Can’t collapse if you never fully “stood up.” It’s like saying they were knocked off from being king of the mountain, but they never even made it to base camp…they just kept falling down like Jack and Jill (end mixed metaphors…)

[@bradflack7140]

this was the first taste of playoff pain for this raptors team with demar. remember it like yesterday

[@seanbrenon]

It's a shame. I like DeMar. He just never adjusted to the modern game. At least he can pass now, and he'll shoot it occasionally. A fun player to watch in his prime, though. Such an athletic freak.

[@97tilinfinity]

That 13-14 Raptors squad really became the foundation for everything we eventually became in ‘19: - Greivis Vasquez turning into OG & Norm - JV turning into Marc Gasol - T-Ross turning into Serge - And of course, DeMar and Poeltl (who was also a 1st rounder from the Bargnani trade) turning into Kawhi and Danny Green Thanks for this bittersweet rewind

[@codyssmith73]

This is a tough block to watch, but man… seeing Kyle break out in 2014 to become the East’s most well-rounded PG for a 6 season stretch that ended with a ring was great, and now he’s the savvy vet proving he’s still got stuff in the tank ala Pierce here.

[@GuntherBovine]

oh yeah he was well rounded alright

[@codyssmith73]

@@GuntherBovine I mean, yeah… if you want to make the obvious “thicc” joke, it’s on the table. But Kyle’s game was well rounded. He could drive to the rim & get buckets alongside foul calls. He became a better three point shooter. His defence got better off-ball, picking the lane for steals & putting his body on the line by taking charges. Lastly, he elevated every player he played with, something he’s still doing now in Miami these playoffs. His intensity & mentality rubs off on other guys & they all buy in. He was the leader in 2019. Kawhi was just a fun guy who needed Kyle as much as Kyle needed him.

[@hectorpaglinawan1795]

@@codyssmith73 lmao I like how you defended Kyle here with facts bruh. 😂

[@serisothikos]

The number of draft picks the Nets gave up for that one block is still unbelievable to this day.

[@imightbebiased9311]

It was because their Russian owner back then bought the team and mandated that they would win a title within 5 years. This matchup came in year 5. When you have a boss like this who doesn't understand that "No, that's not possible" is a perfectly valid response, sometimes you spend a ridiculous amount of money to learn that it's a perfectly valid response.

[@zeked4200]

​@@imightbebiased9311 The 2010-11 season was his first as owner, this matchup was from 2013-14...which was his 4th. I agree with everything else you said...just worth noting that in theory he did still have one more season to come through on that promise. I'm surprised he didn't mortgage the Barclay's Center to bring in a few more old dudes for year 5 😂

[@imightbebiased9311]

@@zeked4200 Weird, I thought he bought 'em in 09. :D Thanks for the clarification.

[@__-my3qz]

@@imightbebiased9311 he’s still better than our current owner

[@northernsurferboy]

I been saying the same thing, The Nets gave up a lot and also were $90 million over the luxury tax I think and all they had to show for it was taking Toronto to the last play of game 7, what a joke

[@c.moriarty1178]

Pierce has been relentlessly clowned on post-retirement and rightfully so, but his post-Celtics heroics (especially with Washington) were fun as hell to watch. I called game is an all-time great NBA quote

[@seanbrenon]

Pierce with Washington was exactly what Allen was for Miami. He was great in that role, perfect for that team at that time.

[@BoosterGoldEarth6]

Why? Was it really crazy for saying he better than dwade???

[@paperhag]

Why are you trying to hurt Raptors fans today!? I will say seeing this moment from Kyle Lowry makes the championship that much sweeter. Man left it all on the court for us every single game and turned our franchise around.

[@codyssmith73]

He was so pissed his shot got blocked in Game 5 by Draymond he scored 11 straight to start Game 6.

[@seanbrenon]

@@codyssmith73 Lowry really matured after he lost his spot to Calderon. Both he and DeRozan should be HoFers in my opinion. Both will certainly have their numbers retired with the Raptors.

[@earthspace3972]

Paul Pierce way too underrated. He has had so many clutch moments.

[@MPHswayze]

Paul Pierce and Charles Barkley are the most actively disrespected and underrated legends in basketball. They spent portions of their careers matching LeBron and MJ, respectively

[@Ph.40Lowks]

That’s the truth

[@krocodockle2544]

Pierce the only guy to get the best of Lebron and Kobe. Legend.

[@mike91mdk45]

It had to have been the fact he was more a crafty guy with the ball than overly explosive/flashy. He still had some hops, could hit any shot, get to the spots he wanted to, and never shyed away during crunch time

[@bobbuilder918]

@@MPHswayze They're post NBA careers as analysts has really tainted the view of them for many people. Both have said some ridiculous things that it makes some people forget how good of players they both were

[@schteb9876]

So thankful for 2019 to make this just a step on the road to history. Though this still stings a bit.

[@seanbrenon]

I'm not a Raptors fan, but I always liked DeRozan and Lowry. Lowry is the type of player that every franchise wants. Kind of ironic that he plays with Jimmy Butler now, because they're very similar in that regard; they'll do whatever it takes to win.

[@nycmatthew206]

Thank you for covering this!!

[@jordancalim-yee6716]

I remember watching this game like it was yesterday. I was 13 at the time and was heartbroken. It was all anyone could talk about at school for a week. Made the championship in 2019 all the more sweeter

[@eldeluxo]

Wonderful editing and narration! Very enjoyable.

[@Recovery305]

This series is one that can be aptly described as a "battle of mid" lol.

[@abbyjoe5084]

I watched this as it was happening in 2014 I believe maybe 2013 . Missed lay up at the buzzer. Awesome that you made a video about a game watched live ten years ago. Thanks sb

[@bangaamen501]

You guys are killing it 🎉

[@thygreatmark]

This video was very interesting and I loved the narration.

[@ericbosse]

Thank you for listening and not putting an in-video ad in this one. It's much appreciated

[@TheVision_13]

LOVE when these rewinds are for somehting idk about or don't remember at all

[@obisky5985]

Oh boy am i happy to get a new rewind episode

[@jesses5465]

This was a fun Raptors season and a great game to watch!

[@clutchcity25]

Not talked about enough in this was how amazing Joe Johnson was in this series.

[@ChristianCarlos-xr7hy]

My first playoff run I watched as a raps fan, great vid

[@unhhgcrxexhjvuvujchcrzwzwz7956]

You got to give Clara more rewind videos. First m, she’s always amazing no matter the video. Also, I really am not a fan of that other guy they added in the last couple years

[@danceyrselfkleen]

Literally no one cares what you think

[@k_yl3000]

Great vid. Already finished it 👀

[@berislavostupanj4518]

This is great,i even forget that I know how it finished and watch it like it was for the first time

[@rylandcrisman3421]

man I remember this like it was yesterday 😭 last time I wholeheartedly enjoyed a basketball game as a Nets fan

[@kapowjam3462]

This did deserve a rewinder, I didn't remember what happened. Good night and good game.

[@iainbrewin]

Not sure why I would want to relive such a vividly painful moment from my past...but lets do this!!

[@brandonbarnswell8059]

Crazy how the Vince Carter game 7 loss to the Sixers was not mentioned. Being a raptors fan was pure heartbreak until 2019

[@mtnnetspodcast733]

I'll always remember this moment. Pierce's Nets tenure was forgettable, but we'll always have this

[@austinemms9772]

The only good moment from the Billy King era for the Brooklyn Nets.

[@stonecoldku4161]

Kansas vs. Memphis. 2008 National Championship. Mario's Miracle deserves a Deep Rewind.

[@matthewforbes2969]

Rewinder: the miracle of Istanbul Beef history: the old firm, rangers vs Celtic Collapse: how the Montreal Expos were on their way to a potential World Series appearance if not championship before a strike ruined everything Untitled: Ted Williams Untitled: pavel Bure Untitled: Marcel Dionne Beef history: George Steinbrenner vs Billy Martin Beef history: the derby of the eternal enemies, Panathinaikos vs Olympiacos Collapse: how the Montreal Canadiens failed to reach sniffing distance of lord Stanley for 28 years Collapse: how the Vancouver Canucks went from one of the NHL’s best teams to one of the worst Untitled: Cam Neely Untitled: Johan Cruyff in the World Cup Collapse: how the orange crush broncos went from champs to chumps Collapse: how the legion of boom became the legion of doom Collapse: how the Buffalo Bills failure to win one of 4 straight super bowls led to two decades of failure Collapse: how the Buffalo sabres went from President’s trophy contenders to one of the worst in the league Collapse: how the Edmonton oilers dynasty of the 80s collapsed after one trade, even after winning a 5th cup

[@benjaminwaters275]

The oilers collapse after 2006 finals-getting Mcdavid is one I’ve always wanted

[@adamcoe]

Clara's Rewinds are always on point. TBH I'm not even really a basketball fan but I love a good solid Rewind.

[@nycmatthew206]

My favorite series as a Nets fan

[@alexanderganias2884]

I'm glad I got to see a positive Nets video

[@jmcook96]

can u guys do a rewinder on the 2011 spurs grizzlies first round series

[@LearningNeverStopsEx]

My favourite narrator!!!

[@ThePartarar]

Lowry is hof for me. His clutch gene is unbelievable. Also, in one of my ultimate 2k redraft runs, him, post injury Drose, and 313 Blake Griffin spearheaded my team to the finals, only to lose in 6… incase you were interested.

[@codyssmith73]

He should have more accolades than he does IMO. Deserved at least 1 more All-NBA team, never voted All-Defensive Team despite being one of the best at the PG position, especially off-ball… and you cannot tell me he hasn’t earned recognition for the NBA Hustle Award. He’s all hustle!

[@StFigarlandGarling]

@@codyssmith73 also he deserved all thicc team aswell. Like DAMNNN.

[@kishawnmahase9907]

Amazing video 🫡

[@ramonew7815]

I didn't remember this game so I was surprised as hell at the outcome.

[@blobulous3500]

remember when you did the deep rewind for Jordans dunk in space jam. Can you do one For Jake Taylors game winning bunt in major league

[@sneakerking1319]

Yall gotta do a game 7 2021 kd shot one and how it affected the nets basically ending thw glory😊

[@captaintang1]

still remember watching this live @ Boston Pizza.....went from excitment to heart break real quick

[@takuyamiyaishi3140]

Please do a rewinder of Marlin Jackson's interception in the 2006 AFC Championship that sent the Colts to the Super Bowl!

[@lich5164four]

Can you do Tottenham Ajax Champions League semi final 2019 please??

[@cleancook695]

Damn I remember Kyle lowery making it 😅, my mind playing games with me

[@enyinna8907]

You gotta review Armando Galarraga's 28 out perfect game

[@kellankeesler5293]

Calling the Jason Kidd spilled soda moment "bad coaching" is criminal

[@D_Nice416]

This series was the inception of the 'We the North' era in Toronto

[@someguy1515]

Top 3 moments in Brooklyn Nets history

[@MichaelNana]

Ouuuuuuuu didn't think this would make the cut!

[@donnyringo7862]

Pierce always commin up Clutch

[@raymondrossiti4936]

As a Boston fan it was hard to see Pierce & Garnett leave

[@marcrichardson517]

I can listen 2 her talk ALL day… Jus love her voice…

[@MPHswayze]

😂 I dislike every video with her narration. She has the most grating voice ever, stop pushing her on us

[@zeked4200]

Ehhhhhhh.....😂

[@marcrichardson517]

@@zeked4200 disagree?!

[@moseschannel90]

You should do the Lebron shot from the Cavs Bulls 2015 series

[@Sai4651]

That block is the last good thing to happen to the Nets

[@Jabao-gh6cb]

Morris y are the best thing that this brands haves ❤❤❤

[@ChannelyChannel]

Ah. A classic of Derozan Lowry era pain.

[@hjluke4807]

When Lebron isn’t killing Kyle, there’s always Paul Pierce to finish the job.

[@rodrigogois]

YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!! One of the most underrated and clutch players in the history of the game. #34 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@msolec2000]

OK, good one. However... what made Donovan McNabb finish his career Untitled?

[@noobmaster-wj3qm]

Do Bautista's bat flip next

[@seal3081]

thank God we won a championship after all that disappointment. Seriously thank God, not everyone even gets the opportunity. thank you God thank you Jesus.

[@plattjkp]

Man I remember Dwight being on the fence between Brooklyn and my Rockets that 2013 summer

[@blacki4268]

Also it is crazy that this game was at 1230 on a sunday. The disrespect for both teams

[@RandomBurner]

It’s still weird seeing Paul Pierce in a Nets jersey and also because he was there for one season

[@humphreyamwell]

Please make a nets video of the "big three" disaster and how Kevin Durant's toe being off the line would have changed a franchise m

[@bradleyfernandez9886]

Me before the video: “…it does?” Me after: “It did”

[@uknowsham5629]

Alright here we go bring on the pain

[@kiroolioneaver8532]

0:09 The Toronto Sun had a pullout sports section cover of "Raptors vs. Dinosaurs with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett on one side lol (and the next year they had Paul Pierce photoshopped as Gandalf when he was with the Wizards lol)

[@LukeyWestSide]

Can't believe my local newspaper "The Kingston Whig-Standard" is in a secret base video (6:46)

[@Pwop_]

Two of the picks the Nets traded the Celtics became Jaylen Brown and Markelle Fultz(#1 pick used to trade back to #3 for Jayson Tatum)

[@tjjunior6056]

Do the beast quake we need to rewind

[@theclassicmanila-style8435]

Pierce killed the raptors a year after with the wizards, Pierce had the most point scored by a raptors opponent prior to Lebron breaking the record 2 or 3 yrs ago.

[@jayburditt9184]

Please do a rewind of the best World Series ever played. 1991!

[@markjackson6431]

ERIC LINDROS VS FLYERS ORGANIZATION

[@BennyintheBoothPodcast]

Pls more collapse videos

[@jackhughes2509]

I think it would be amazing to rewind on the 2021 finals. Bucks winning the first championship in 50 years. Giannis getting a gruesome injury against the hawks and coming back to average 35 ppg in the finals. The suns using their bubble momentum and Chris Paul reaching his first finals. It’s a super underrated narrative and would make a fantastic video.

[@Cooe.]

Lol obviously still hurt and shell-shocked Bucks fan needs to see something soothing and validating after the Jimmy Butler utter domination to the point that Giannis is acting like a scared puppy on the court that just happened. xD Sorry, not sorry.

[@manzac112]

Stars - Blues Game 7, please?

[@abdulmalekrk3693]

I miss watchinh new secret base’s videos while eating.

[@canadadry4609]

Man...

[@tedborenstein8459]

Clara! Cmon you gotta do the nats 2019 World Series rewind! Or at least do the Paul Pierce “I called game” or the John Wall Game 6 shot. Gotta get some DC sports in here. Still love the video tho, keep it up!

[@dirty.dan37]

What about Evgeny Kuznetsov scoring in overtime against the Penguins to exercise gigantic demons in 2018

[@tedborenstein8459]

@@dirty.dan37 that one also would be great. I just think Howie Kendrick’s 2019 Game 7 World Series homer just has SO MUCH context and build up behind it. And that’s not even including what was on the line for Houston then.

[@Gpsrater5]

the 2014 nets were awesome

[@feedthesnake3394]

shows how much the nba has evolved in a short time. patterson left his pick trying to get open too close to the weakside only to leave lowry in a 3v1 with no passing options. screens matter. spacing the floor matters.

[@andrecastillo5232]

Not the rewinder about the Nets that I expected.

[@edenhazardfan1232]

Day 11 : Can you pls do The 2005 CL final deserves a deep rewind and you should also do one on Troy Deeney's last minute goal against Leicester in the semi-finals of the Championship Play-offs in 2013

[@rogerhoughton4336]

I’m amazed they’ve not done a video on Leicester in 2015 yet, probably the greatest underdog story in sport

[@rez9386]

Also the Raptors really misses Lowry now. As a 25 years Raptors fan, we took him for granted. Last time Lowry was with the Raptors we did amazing with mout kawahi. Look at Miami Heat, along with Jimmy, Lowry never fails to boosts the teams morale.

[@jamesdrummond7684]

Lowry's last season with the Raptors was a disaster and he's an incredibly minor piece in Miami. He's old. Majiri let him go for a reason, at the right time.

[@rez9386]

@@jamesdrummond7684 my mistake i thought his last season was 2020 where he forced the game 7 against celtics. but you're wrong about Lowry not contributing in Miami. Jimmy already mentioned how Lowry plays a big part morale wise. Lowry is probably the only player in the Miami team now with Finals experience. Not taking account on knowing who else has it within the team.

[@Cooe.]

@@jamesdrummond7684 He's most definitely NOT an "incredibly minor piece" on this Miami team!... -_- ... He literally leads the 2nd unit when Jimmy's on the bench catching his breath, which is arguably THE MOST IMPORTANT role in Miami's success or failure if Jimmy is playing well / up to his "Playoff Jimmy" standard. If the team falls apart when Jimmy isn't playing under Lowry's leadership THEY LOSE, GUARANTEED! Tell everyone you don't actually watch basketball without telling everyone. xD

[@romansheoships2716]

Damn I was in 8th grade when this happened

[@1toast]

4:22 Bingo Bango I’m Funbucket

[@sachinbangaru737]

Could you please make rugby content? ❤️

[@ShadowDragonGT]

Glad to Lopez excel with the bucks I remember when he got traded the lakers and everyone thought his career was over

[@nwn_mnl]

Miami vs Boston 2022 game 7,. Jimmy Butler last shot need a deep rewind

[@cato1q2w]

this video is what i imagine basketball anime is like

[@Joshua-ym3tr]

Demar Lowry Era , The start of having a playoff run with Dwayne Casey as their head coach , moretheless their playoff run was nothing about getting Eliminated by Lebron James at the East Finals , Or Semi Finals. Masai knew that firing Casey and Trading Demar was their good choices , since Demar is nowhere being good at the playoffs . Likewise , i'll give my efforts on Masai trading Jonas for Marc Gasol. He deserved that championship , and Ibaka aswell , he also deserved it. Facing against 7 games , a do or die series from the Superteam Nets and the Young Raptors , Pierce made the clutch winning block against Lowry and faced the miami heat. But , this team was old and can't make a deep playoff run with their worst trade ever .

[@urDumbDummy]

Ah, man, I wish I was watching the NBA at this time. Looked like an amazing game 7

[@6ixGuy]

I did not remember that Toronto set up on the wrong side of the court with no timeouts to adjust on the final inbound play. That was a major error by Duane Casey. He did a great job developing the young Raptors players but unfortunately had a few too many coaching errors in the playoffs.

[@athunderfan]

Also god awful play by lowrwy god damn 😂😂😂😂. He had 3 open dudes (not at the dame time, but at diff points of the last 6 seconds) to pass to and each time refused to

[@jimboslice303]

Dikembe embracing the basketball after the nuggets upset the #1 supersonics deserves a deep rewind