“Devonte’ Graham gotta shoot these tough game-winners until Zion Williamson returns”: NBA Twitter erupts as the Pels guard knocks down a difficult game-winning 3 vs the Jazz

Advait Jajodia | 27/11/2021
“Devonte' Graham gotta shoot these tough game-winners until Zion Williamson returns”: NBA Twitter erupts as the Pels guard knocks down a difficult game-winning 3 vs the Jazz

With a little less than 2 seconds remaining on the game clock, Pelicans guard Devonte’ Graham knocks down a tough game-winning three-pointer against the Jazz.

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a dreadful start to the 2021-2022 campaign. With Zion Williamson yet to make his season debut, a lot of the team’s load has fallen on Brandon Ingram, Devonte’ Graham, and Jonas Valanciunas’ shoulders. After going 3-16 in their first 19 games of this season, the Pels have managed to clinch their first back-to-back wins of this season.

Friday night’s clashes, after Thanksgiving, were absolutely eventful, with several games going down to the wire. One of the games that were an action-packed thriller was the Pels-Jazz matchup. A contest that witnessed 14 lead changes and 3 ties, ended with the recently acquired Graham knocking down a laborious game-winning three-pointer over Mike Conley, helping NOLA grab the much-needed 98-97 win.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Devonte’ Graham knocking down a tough game-winning 3-pointer

When asked about his game-winning shot, Graham said in the postgame interview:

“’I wanted to win,” Graham said. “’I didn’t want to go into overtime and give them any energy. (With) the crowd, it’s tough to play here so I was just thinking go for the win.”

And as soon as the play went viral on social media, NBA Twitter went crazy with their reactions.

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Grabbing this win is a huge deal for NOLA. Until Zion returns, the team needs to start finding its winning ways. Currently placed 14th in the West, the Pels have to start rising in the standings one step at a time. Willie Green’s boys are now only 2 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder at the 11th position.

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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