The Portland State men’s basketball team won on one of the most spellbinding buzzer-beaters you’re likely to see this season on Saturday against Northern Arizona.
With just 0.4 seconds remaining in regulation, the Vikings inbounded the ball as they trailed the Lumberjacks 88-87.
Portland State sophomore forward Isaiah Johnson caught the long pass and inexplicably banked it immediately as time expired, giving the Vikings the improbable win.
Johnson’s game-winning bucket cleared the Portland State bench and inspired an absolutely delightful broadcast call.
With the Vikings the underdog on the moneyline (+120), Portland State bettors got a nice little boost with Johnson’s phenomenal shot.
ISAIAH JOHNSON. THAT IS ALL FOLKS.
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— Portland State Men’s Basketball (@psuviksMBB) February 11, 2023
Well, if that buzzer-beater doesn’t get you excited, we’re not sure what will.
Johnson will surely remember this game-winning bucket for a long time, and bettors might really want to keep an eye out on Portland State for the rest of the season if they’ve got this kind of luck.
Feature image courtesy of ESPN.
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