Damian Lillard's first series-winning buzzer-beater needs a deep rewind | 2014 Blazers vs. Rockets

[@WiiiJUMP]

Lillard quote on this play: "When I stepped on the court, Mo Williams kept telling me “Go to the ball, go to the ball.” I was like, “That’s not the play.” He was like, “I don’t care. Go get the ball.” "

[@frequentfinesse8904]

Thats leadership right there, knowing who to go to when and instilling the confidence within them to succeed.

[@danielmizrahi9629]

i reemember he said i think knuckleheads the play wasnt for him aswell

[@greenderp]

yeah, their bum coach got all the blame for aldridge choking

[@whammyhighroller]

Mo was never considered to be a good player,but man this man is a true vet

[@norestwicked6125]

@@whammyhighroller you kiddin?

[@ChiseledAdonis]

Wanna know pain? Look at Dwight's face after Dame sinks the shot. That's a look of giving your all & its still not enough. Absolutely brutal. What a moment in history!

[@noob.168]

Can't wait to see Dwight smile brightly in October.

[@kencabuso4243]

@@noob.168 he will be a champion in a week

[@llekrambdier]

Dwight has come a long way!!

[@connorjiggle9604]

Reminds me of Donovan Mitchell

[@starman1004]

Honestly, that face Dwight made back then is so forgotten about I'm surprised I haven't seen more memes of it LOL

[@FingeringThings]

Couple years later: Damian Lillard's second series-winning buzzer-beater needs a deep rewind

[@zaxx29]

This implies there are more series-winning-buzzer-beaters and I'm okay with that.

[@bgarcia5g]

*couple weeks later

[@sportsgames2713]

@@bgarcia5g no, couple years later lmao

[@nojumper01]

Fingering Things ✔️ lillard a chance to send the thunder home LILLARD LONG RANGE 3

[@imightbebiased9311]

@@eastonhopkins6947 He said series-winning, not game winning.

[@20marvelman]

I love Dwight finally getting some recognition for this series. Harden was the issue this year. LaMarcus’s back to back 40 was monstrous as well

[@sostdm617]

The Beginning of Dame time basically this one is going to be great.

[@HTTRforLIFE]

Yeah, they are good but not great... They are just folding to the Lakers in the playoffs right now after winning game one.

[@sostdm617]

@@HTTRforLIFE I Never said the blazers was great I'm talking about the video

[@hkybr6960]

Damien X both Cj and dame have been injured all through this series and the blazers starting pf has been out for all the games, plus the amount of foul calls In favor of the lakers is insane

[@HTTRforLIFE]

@@hkybr6960 Hhhmmmm... That sounds more like an excuse then a legit reason lol

[@jodibamba6278]

Damien X lillard had to leave 2 games lol and he is missing game 5 and cj broke his back spinal as well

[@giantblossom2349]

I always forget how good Dwight was when he first got to Houston.

[@darnarxz]

everyone seems to

[@dusk6159]

I was waiting for this comment, definitely his clutch and carry job in 2014 for the Rockets Is yet another moment and performance of his that swipes away all the myths surrounding Dwight.

[@gen4john660]

The problem with Dwight Howard is that he didn't evolve his game. So when he got hurt he had nothing to make him look good, or even decent. Now he looks great because he's not being asked to lead a team. He's not even asked to lead the bench. As far as legacy he should've been a 3rd star like Bosh but they treated him like he should be #1. He probably wouldn't want to give up on all the endorsements and pay of being the #1 for years though

[@ravynnlockett9950]

post-orlando dwight is one of the most underrated players of the 2010s

[@TheNamezZ]

He was a #1 guy... he went to finals leading a not amazing team but good.

[@jv3600]

Okay, now you HAVE to do a Rewind for his second series-winning buzzer-beater against the Thunder in 2019.

[@avinaybhattarai3766]

Yea

[@zanellamas9499]

True

[@isaiahjamestolentino415]

Lol it's to early maybe they will 4 yrs form now.

[@zanellamas9499]

@@isaiahjamestolentino415 nah

[@phoenixadeney732]

Nah kawhi Leonard's corner fadeaway

[@sancheezzy8962]

That "Welcome to a moment in history" line always gets me

[@carlossalazar3367]

Though I’m a Rockets fan, i love watching this shot. The pain.....

[@KWCline91]

Well, you got to take L’s at times. We were 2-0 on these. Must admit this wasn’t the first anti-Houston thing I thought about.

[@ronaldpena7067]

the pain bro

[@MrJLov13]

@@KWCline91 What was the first anti-Houston moment that came to mind for you might I ask. I can't think of any other recent ones that this. Maybe my memory is a bit short, but help me out on this?

[@lawfulneptune14]

"AND THE BLAZERS, WIN THE SERIES, FOR THE FIRST TIME, IN FOURTEEN YEARS!!!!!" As a Blazers since I was a kid, born and raised in Portland, my 14 year old self when I saw this changed my life. I acted in complete pandemonium when he made the shot and I was crying tears of joy and relief. Never did I think I was going to experience such a high from basketball again... ;) (Waiting on that rewinder)

[@lgilles]

I was like 11 when this shot happened and had been a Blazers fan all my life up till then. (Still am.) I think I also thought that was the coolest thing I had ever seen in sports at the time. It’s still one of my favorite shots of all time. Definitely a cool experience.

[@jordandwiggins1026]

I remember going to my 8th grade locker room the next morning and my PE teacher had the newspaper article title “0.9” hanging on the wall already. It was all anyone wanted to talk about that morning

[@lightningjimmyjoejohnson8499]

Pandemic P: “That’s a bad shot”

[@avinaybhattarai3766]

🤣🤣

[@sostdm617]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Zilla702Killa]

Do it! Lmao

[@KTKZon58]

Me and my homeboy like to call him "Put-out P"😂

[@jamescruz8678]

PG 13% back at it again

[@calebc4077]

Seeing Roy's knees deteriorate as a Blazers fan was, and still is so heartbreaking. They really could have done it if he was healthy.

[@danielwhite5997]

I watch the 2011 comeback against the Mavs. It makes me choke up. It was like watching the old man give one last great performance, but he was still so young.

[@aaronmendoza277]

imagine Aldridge with a healthy Brandon Roy and a healthy Greg Oden. they definitely would of won a chip

[@theicecreamguy8290]

I loved that team.

[@ramonvicentevallesterosric7802]

@@aaronmendoza277 you forgot that before Oden there were guys named Bowie and Walton

[@Thor-Orion]

Roy is the nicest guy too. Total class act.

[@max.siegel273]

ITS LILLARD, HE GOT THE SHOT OFF, LILLARD GOT ITTTTTT, GOT IT, AND THE BLAZERS WIN THE SERIES, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 14 YEARS!!!!

[@angelaakhidime3873]

Hate to be that person but *14 YEARS!!!! apparently

[@rossbennettchambers5688]

Also hate to be that person, but *HE GOT THE SHOT OFF, LILLARD GOOOOD! GOOOOD!!

[@max.siegel273]

Angela Akhidime ohh shoot that’s my B. I coulda sworn I texted 14but that’s my B

[@justputdaniel1434]

mike tirico is a national treasure

[@Smoggygotdajuice]

Max Siegel just edit it 😅

[@jeffbrewer5648]

“This is Damian Lillard, who at first looked all casual with his head cocked and his shoulders slumped and then the whistle blew annnd uh oh.” The most accurate description of Dame I’ve ever heard

[@TheTrainFan9]

Damian Lillard has the coldest of ice water in his veins.

[@volusiasorange]

sub zero

[@tweeekking]

He didn't celebrate after this and he didn't celebrate after the Thunder shot...cold!

[@angrysammich5762]

I swear if you touch him you'll get frostbite

[@quince8355]

Can’t beat the Lakers tho:(

[@MrMeriloto]

It's a glycol solution, to keep it flowing

[@asaptrav]

Everytime i hear “welcome to a moment in history” i get chills down the spine. the call made it 10X better too

[@torachan23]

Great, Seth is back! The best voiceover person in the group

[@moisesarmando3156]

By a landslide.

[@brucedillon8358]

@Adam Loukia yeah jon is a close 2nd

[@sampaikapan1170]

@@moisesarmando3156 fax

[@juniornavarro7570]

Dude said Houston made the series 3-2 when he’s talking series clinching shot

[@dusk6159]

@@moisesarmando3156 Facts, I was hopelessly wondering if we were about to have the Dame-Dwight 2014 Rockets shot rewind ruined as far as commentating. Though the similar looking colleague plus the bearded colleague aren't that far off him, those too are great rewinds, collapses etc with them.

[@TMthe33rd]

"AND THE BLAZERS!!!" "WIN THE SERIES!!!" "FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!" "IN FOURTEEN YEARS!!!" One of the most epic calls in NBA history

[@bartekblicharski8593]

i don’t even support the blazers but when the shot went in i just went crazy w the commentator

[@SomethingWithZ]

Mike tirico was great during this game.

[@parkergibb8005]

That’s cap

[@parkergibb8005]

That’s not an epic call in history tbh

[@SomethingWithZ]

@@parkergibb8005 Okay

[@peterhuang780]

I was eating instant noodles on my couch when this happened, and I still remembered the moment when I stop chewing the noodles in my mouth and watched that ball went in. Simply amazing

[@programSense]

TMI peter

[@K_D_A]

Of course you were eating noodles

[@namata305]

7 years later SB shall revisit Damian Lillard’s buzzer beater which ended OKC

[@badicross579]

Well, as we knew it. They honestly came back stronger imo which sucks for us blazer fans😭

[@whammyhighroller]

He didnt ended OKC. He started OKC,i have many OKC fans and they're happy about Dame's buzzer beater. Not at the time of the game but after. It results to OKC to realize,well we suck,lets trade Russ and start rebuilding. Now look at OKC, 5th Seed with tons of future around them

[@DanielSilva-xg7sm]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@namata305]

Y’all think too far lol Ok ended OKC’s chances of going through sheesh

[@ItsCrawdaddy]

It's gotten to the point where I literally come back and watch this video anytime I feel sad. Always helps cheer me up. Go Blazers.

[@aquadonkey.]

"Been tasked with gaurding a man who just morphed into a blur" Underrated writing

[@NealBones]

Greg Oden, Brandon Roy, and Lamarcus Aldridge. Oh what could have been...

[@misterrominade7928]

I still believe that trio would have had a shot at a title, had all of them been healthy and played to their full potential, though we rarely saw Oden being able to do that unfortunately. They also had a really good supporting cast in 09-10 with Miller, Blake, Fernandez, Batum, Outlaw...

[@NealBones]

@@misterrominade7928 Facts bro.

[@anshshah715]

everybody loves to say dwight fell off after orlando, but that man was really keeping this team in this game

[@ImKarl]

He did it again against the Clippers to actually come back from 3-1.

[@Niceone11202011]

Injuries ruins games

[@dusk6159]

Yeah, all those soft, role player etc myths and revisionism get squandered after checking his stardom carrying, clutch etc. No wonder he's the face of the Rockets, he was about to pull a 3-1 comeback if not for the Dame insanity moment.

[@Rohanmango]

I love this channel. I'm from India and I hardly ever follow American sports. But I've watched almost every single video of yours. You deserve way way more subs. Keep up the awesome work.

[@juniornavarro7570]

@0:45 he’s says Houston up 3-2 lol

[@goldenknife3835]

Junior Navarro no. He says they’ve made it a 3-2 series

[@juniornavarro7570]

Golden Knife I noticed lol I was super high this morning off some granny Mac !

[@rubenbarrera7338]

The Stories behind sports are always cool.

[@theasiandude7885]

Dwight Howard be like: "Gods, I was strong then"

[@cassiusjoseph6655]

You have ever crack the egg?

[@MulliganGambler]

FETCH MY WINE BEFORE A PISS MASELF!!!

[@jeffbrewer5648]

7 years later SB shall revisit Damian Lillard’s buzzer beater which ended OKC

[@bdeezy1794]

Just made a game of thrones reference in my other reply then i saw this. Hell yeah lol

[@alexschmidt2589]

"Thirteen straight seasons without clearing the first round is the longest such drought in the NBA" As a Charlotte Fan, we coming for ya'll.

[@theicecreamguy8290]

You have to make the playoffs first.

[@colemurphy2575]

“heartbreak requires hope” Unless you’re a Sacramento Kings fan

[@Ramezk23]

That statement is absolutely brutal 😂

[@htyud2221]

“This is Damian Lillard, who at first looked all casual with his head cocked and his shoulders slumped and then the whistle blew annnd uh oh.” The most accurate description of Dame I’ve ever heard

[@resurrectedpa]

Yeah after 02 things have never been the same

[@dontmindme5879]

Dwight's hitting 5 straight free throws in the 4th should be the rewind

[@bungchew3552]

*One of the best Blazer related videos EVER! Bravo! I honestly got chocked up, because I witnessed a lot of what you referenced and/or know the history... This took me back, and I remember the exact emotions I felt at the moment Lillard hit that series winning 3-pointer... Amazing.* #ripCITY

[@lightningjimmyjoejohnson8499]

SB Nation’s a savage for posting this when the Blazers are trailing 1-3

[@Niceone11202011]

Or maybe a motivator

[@ryannelsonholt]

This might’ve been the best all-around playoffs in recent memory. I’m a huge Celts fan, but Dame is prob my favorite player. Such an exciting moment. Such a good team. They really had a shot that year. Was super bummed LA left. Anyway, great vid guys.

[@rylancharron2674]

I’ve been asking for a rewinder on this since the series started, possibly one of the best calls I’ve ever heard

[@Dude2618]

“Heartbreak first requires legitimate hope” low key a great and real quote, I’m also high.

[@tredeep6556]

I love this channel keep doing great work you guys .

[@alessandrobettinzana1067]

big support from Italy, this series is one of the best that you can see on KZbin! The way you tell the stories behind these unique moments is absolutely incredible

[@dusk6159]

Seconding this, of course!

[@MrPooly1459]

Still waiting on that Andy Dalton sends the Bills to the playoffs rewinder.

[@carlosdanese4363]

Howard had a really good series and nobody talks about it...

[@dusk6159]

It's because of his softness myth and unjustified hate rain.

[@alexmarshall2015]

Bruh when I got the notification at first i though it was the one against the thunder lol

[@cjhawk002]

Y’all ever watch a game and think to yourself “this is gonna be a SB Nation rewind”

[@dusk6159]

Exactly, that's the right and far mindset

[@emo_LeBron]

brandon roy’s game winner against houston deserves a rewind 🥺

[@dusk6159]

Another great moment for a great player like Roy, only team to not get mollywhooped by those 2011 greatest Mavs team of all-time was the Blazers, and It was his last act too on his remaining toe.

[@wrecclessescobar6252]

Rewind anything for Brandon Roy still my favorite player

[@Ismail-zs8uz]

It's crazy how the day after this video was posted, Damian Lillard did an in-depth analysis where he pointed out notable facts. 1. Parsons and Beverly were talking about the defensive scheme which distracted them from Lillard running towards the ball. 2. The play was drawn for a lob pass towards Aldrige. 3. The inbounder had no idea that Lillard was going to come, that's why he clapped his hand (The interview I'm referencing is a video it's by House of Highlights and it's "Damian Lillard reacts to Damian Lillard highlights" ) As always great video SB nation, it was very well made + Dame is one of my favorite players of all time. :)

[@captainawesome2121]

He then got on a table and stole a microphone. This is my all-time favorite blazers moment!

[@harambe3353]

man this moment means so much to me and i’m not even a blazer fan. every generation has that one shot that started it all for them, and for us teenagers i feel like this is that shot. watching this just gives me flashbacks to st patrick’s day jerseys, and playing nba 2k13 and that one nba jingle bell commercial. such a good time to be a young fan of the nba. too bad you never know your in the good ole days until there over, cause man those were the good ole days.

[@AnthonyWilliams_83]

“I sent Pat Bev home a few years ago.” This was that moment.

[@scottb91007]

I remember watching this when I was younger on ESPN highlights. It was the first time I ever understood the hype around basketball and I don’t know if I’ll ever forget it

[@z_mimichu]

That was fun, see y’all in a few years for the shot against OKC 😬

[@dusk6159]

1 or 2 at most I would say, and at least hope.

[@LemurMaster]

That moment still brings a tear to my eye, and it's a good tear, unlike those shed over everything else about the blazers' long history.

[@oliverdennis3115]

Paul George: “That’s a bad shot.”

[@anqproductions]

I get literal chills everytime I hear him say "Welcome..to a moment in history... " 😭😭😭😭 DEEP REWIND is by far my favourite series by SB Nation. I don't think there's one episode that I didn't like. Keep up the good work guys!

[@theorollman217]

hella chills watching the shot at the end

[@SammyCollierYoutubeStar]

I just got chills. I will never forget this moment. I re-enacted it constantly in my driveway for years after it happened.

[@jessebrierley8384]

SB Nation yall are legendary!

[@nyk2977]

This is hands down the best sports series on the internet. Even though I know what's coming the writing and delivery puts me right back in that moment. I always get chills at the end of these episode when the play unfolds.

[@jdtitan]

Why would you do this to me I thought we were friends? I’ve been watching and liking these videos since they began and this is how you repay my patronage smdh

[@brickchamp101]

Still remember this like it was yesterday, watching on tv and just knowing, he’s got this. Special rewinder right here thank you SB!

[@nononsense424]

PLEASE do a rewind on Brandon Roys heroics in the 2011 playoffs vs the Mavs. The man was playing on basically one knee.

[@dusk6159]

Exactly his last, but especially greatly impressive, act, only player and team to not get stuffed by those 2011 stacked greatest Mavs team of all-time.

[@onnipuhto8312]

This video was extremely well put together, built up the tension so nicely and waited until the last seconds to finally show this absolutely beautiful shot. Even though i’ve seen this buzzer beater a hundred times it still felt incredibly exciting because of how good the narration was!

[@patchythepirate6053]

Let’s go the series is back

[@zwebackshyper]

the 2013-14 season was the first year i started watching the nba consistently before that i would only watch casually so the 2014 playoffs were the first i truly watched and got to experience so i remember this very vividly i was amazed by this portland v houston series

[@hEaDShoT2934]

Doing this when Dame's about to get thrown out of the playoffs is mean...

[@Barry-v3r]

Give him something to watch after they lose 4 straight 😂

[@MrLatrunks14]

When you have Anthony Davis, the best Big man in the NBA and a top 5 NBA player, leading the Lakers in every statistic except for Assists, yeah. While outside of An injured Dame, the Blazers have underachieved.

[@hEaDShoT2934]

@@MrLatrunks14 The Blazers haven't underachieved, they achieved exactly what they always achieve. A first round exit by a better point guard (Lebron/Steph).

[@inwhichidie7171]

Lenard Williams we had to overachieve to even reach this point lol. If you had told me in January that we’d be in the playoffs I would have called you a liar

[@inwhichidie7171]

Ballin Basketball show me all the other teams that have been beating steph in the west in the past half a decade

[@FuzzyFiend6258]

My 5th grade teacher was at this game. He later told me that the silence of heartbreak with .9 seconds left, to a miracle victory made his ears ring. I will remember this game for the rest of my life.

[@dylannunez6678]

Been waiting for this one

[@anthonysanelias9699]

I remember see this live as kid. Being a rockets fan it hurt so much. Couldn’t stop thinking about it until the next years playoffs. Best highlight of his rookie year.

[@bangaamen501]

Y'all as clutch as dame for this 💖🖤🔥🔥

[@1311Lucky]

This whole deep rewind series is fantastic. From the production to the voice over guy etc. Just great stuff.

[@TheWatcher51393]

4:32 "Dr. Beardface..." Did you just drop a SCRUBS reference in the middle of a Rewinder??

[@jelly21_]

still my favorite play

[@bigshadowfocus7888]

PG13% From the Floor: “That’s a bad shot”

[@lne9070]

“PG13% From the Floor” 🤣🤣🤣

[@elijahm1636]

Nothing makes a great moment better like "welcome to a moment in history"

[@punchsmack]

Jeez, Harden with ONE FG in the 4th? Holy missing person alert.

[@ItsCrawdaddy]

On behalf of all Blazers fans, thank you for this. Our current playoff series has been ass to watch, so this was much needed lol

[@Anno023]

I love how they had to emphasize "first"

[@kreamo225]

this shot legit made me watery-eyed at how beautiful of a shot it was. One of the nicest shots I have ever seen.

[@thegreatcalvinio]

OKC fans: **Leonardo DiCaprio pointing at TV**

[@DylanisWavy]

Please do one on Westbrook’s MVP-sealing game-winner against Denver. In that performance alone, he: 1. Broke the regular season triple-double record. 2. Dropped 50. 3. Knocked Denver out of the Playoffs. Prior to that game, Westbrook had an abysmal night against Phoenix in which he was accused of stat-padding assists to break Robertson’s record and shot horribly. The Thunder would of course lose. He then silenced everyone’s criticism with the game in Denver and secured the 2017 MVP. It’s got all the makings of an SB Nation classic deep rewind. Make the video. Or don’t. But I’d appreciate if you did.

[@kdstan1656]

Let’s go boys SB uploads another basketball video

[@mambaface1001]

Dame Had grown so much but his rookie season he put everyone on notice hitting cold blooded shots . And the super confidence . #MambaMentality

[@ManaTeal47]

This really reminds me how people really over play the whole "Downfall of Dwight Howard" narrative. The guy was so close to reinventing himself at Houston and even made the All NBA Second Team while wearing a Rockets uniform. Unfortunately, he got hit with the injury bug.

[@theman1412]

He was also a key cog in helping them overcome a 3-1 series deficit that next year

[@leeartlee915]

We probably won’t ever win a championship during the Lillard era… but I wouldn’t trade him for anyone. He made basketball fun again in Portland.

[@jrod1986]

The creation of Eric Silver deserves a deep rewind.

[@carboneljimcarl269]

"welcome to a moment in history" Eargasm everytime. What I always look forward hearing ♥️

[@FTTB-FaithfultotheBay25]

Rewinder idea: Andy Dalton pass to break the Bills playoff drought

[@quince8355]

Hahaha that was iconic

[@YakeTalkSports]

Pleaae

[@tastyjay]

That was a really, really enjoyable breakdown to that moment. It's the kind of moment this show is meant for. Very nice work!

[@defstrikem2743]

Bro why is everyone so hyped on a guy that’s about to make another first round exit 😂😂😂 “dame time”

[@Thor-Orion]

Brandon Roy is such a tragic story. So much friggin talent negated by bad injuries. It's an even bigger "what if?" than Odon. Because Roy had a ton of success in his early professional career. Unlike Odon who never had a chance to prove either way if he could hang with the best of the best.

[@mikebeeazy9855]

I remember laughing so hard at the rockets when this happened lmao

[@semionjohnson1351]

Because you a hater

[@RJNelson970]

I was there and that Parsons go ahead basket had EVERYONE in the building dead. Best blazers moment other than ‘77

[@ericsilver9401]

You should do "the creation of SB nation deserves a deep rewind"

[@ericsilver9401]

also as a rockets fan this video sucks and should be deleted

[@sostdm617]

@@ericsilver9401 and uncle Ben has yellow rice now legend has it?

[@jackhames3874]

Thanks SB Nation, I needed this rn. Playoffs are rough this year :(

[@bblesener]

It's Beard "Fuh-Say" dammit!

[@creampuffman1640]

"Welcome to a moment in history" always gives me the chills.

[@BokuGlack]

Y’all remember when people said Blazers in 4....whoops wrong video

[@emerybmusic]

MikeEdits they had several injuries

[@lobsters12111]

I was at that game, That was the first and only time I’ve actually hugged random strangers in the stands, and the vibe leaving the arena and downtown was insane!

[@siralexander12]

"ITS BEARDFA-CE!" ...anyone? Just me?

[@arp_909]

Love this series. Welcome to a moment in history 🤯

[@sostdm617]

B Roy did it to Houston first not to eliminate them but damn

[@JWex-jy7sk]

Wasn’t that a Thursday night TNT game in November 2008?

[@DanielSilva-xg7sm]

FACTS

[@binepender724]

the best part about this is how little hope Nicholas Batum had in that shot, you could tell he was reluctant to pass it, and after he did he literally walks off as if it’s done

[@mlm9545]

Bruh why did Harden call for that switch??

[@fardinsajid5105]

Navid yea pat bev could’ve easily maneuvered around the screen as he studies everyone he defends

[@lolroflmaobbq]

Harden doesn't play defense, of course he'd call a bad switch.

[@nicholaslu4069]

Damn that was a terrific breakdown. I'm a Rockets fan btw and I remember very clearly how that shot broke my heart. I of course remember the Brandon Roy shot too.