Eight years ago today, on May 8th, 2015, Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose delivered an iconic moment in a playoff matchup against LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers.
With the series tied 1-1 in the 2015 Eastern Conference Semifinals and the game tied at 96-96, Rose collected an inbounds pass from the sideline, rolled to his right across the court and launched a shot over 6-foot-9 forward Tristan Thompson. Rose buried the 3-pointer, sending the United Center into a frenzy.
The Cavs bounced back to win three straight games to take the series, and eventually went on to lose in the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors.
EIGHT years ago today 🌹
Derrick Rose wins it AND covers (Bulls -2) for Chicago at the buzzer vs. LeBron and the Cavs pic.twitter.com/jx2LmwhmHl
— br_betting (@br_betting) May 8, 2023
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