Damian Lillard Houston Rockets Shot (2014)
The shot that launched a legend.
Damian Lillard hit a series-winning buzzer-beating three-pointer in Game 6 of the 2014 first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. The shot is one of the most famous in Trail Blazers history.
Quick Facts
- Date
- May 2, 2014
- Venue
- Moda Center, Portland
Lore & Background
In Game 6 of the 2014 Western Conference first round, with the Trail Blazers leading the series 3–2, Lillard received the ball with time winding down and hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to win the series.
Reader's Guide
It only states that Lillard's three-pointer was a series-clinching buzzer-beater.
Did You Know?
- Lillard's buzzer-beater in Game 6 of the 2014 playoffs was the first series-winning buzzer-beater in the NBA since John Stockton's in 1997.
- Lillard scored 31 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in Game 1 of that series.
- The Trail Blazers won the series 4–2 against the Houston Rockets.
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