Fast forward all the way to the final 90 seconds of the game. The score is tied at 102-102 after a huge JJ Redick three-pointer one possession earlier. After forcing a miss from Mike Conley, New Orleans has the chance to take the lead.
But like is often the case with the offense late, it turns into one-on-one iso ball with no movement away from the ball. Jrue Holiday is a superb player but he isn’t the type of player that can consistently create his own shot.
Furthermore, by Derrick Favors staying in the dunker’s spot, the weak side of the court is too crowded for much to happen. As Holiday crosses over and starts to make a move to the rim, JJ Redick wisely relocates to the top of the key to open up the floor.
Holiday, though, loses his balance and kicks out to Lonzo Ball, who had a poor shooting night by finishing just 2-of-13 from the field. With 12 seconds left on the shot clock, there’s plenty of time to work for a better shot but Ball rushes a contested corner three that doesn’t fall.