Sick Shot: Sundiata Gaines Game-Winner Vs Cavs
Posted by BROSEFOLOPHOGUS on
January 15, 2010
In the midst of his second 10-day contract with the Jazz, former Georgia point guard Sundiatta Gaines may have just done enough to get signed for the remainder of the season after hitting a game-winning 3-pointer as time expired against King James’ Cavs. In only his 5th game with the team, Gaines didn’t have his first practice with Jazz until Wednesday and Thursday in front of the home crowd he showed why he needs to be in another tax bracket. In only 9 minutes of play Gaines scored 9 points, going 3 for 3 from the field, to go along with one dime and a steal and won over the home crowd in the process.
After Gaines helped the Jazz go on a 19-3 run in the 4th quarter and establish a comfortable lead, King James decided to do work, putting on an incredible display of long and short range game to give the Cavs what appeared to be a comfortable lead. After the Cavs tricked a few free throws and held a 2 point lead with 5.6 seconds to Gaines ended up getting the ball after none of the Jazz players could get a decent shot off. With Anthony Parker’s hand in his face Gaines put up and off-balance 3 and gave Candace’s bro what is known as a grill sandwich as the buzzer sounded. Guaranteed Gaines is getting a courtesy from a Jack Mormon as a result of his performance.
Video of Gaines finding out about his call-up while he was still a member of the Idaho Stampede after the jump…
