Deandre Ayton gave us one of the most insane game-winning shots ever, and these are the best images of the Suns buzzer beater.
It wasn’t a mirage, the miracle in the desert was real and we’re still in the infancy of appreciating what we saw.
Deandre Ayton has seemingly come full circle, from a guy who it didn’t take long for many to peg as an NBA Draft bust to a player who just gave us one of the most insane playoff moments ever. Ayton’s alley-oop of an inbound pass from Jae Crowder ended up being the difference in Game 2, boosting the Suns to a 2-0 series lead and putting them on the path to sweep their way to the NBA Finals.
But we’ll read and write all about what Game 3 means, what the keys to success are and so much more. For now, let’s surrender ourselves to being prisoners of the moment and fully appreciate the type of moment we were just given.
Deandre Ayton’s Suns buzzer beater from all angles
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 22: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball over Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals in-which the Phoenix Suns defeated the LA Clippers 104-103 at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 22: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball over Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals in-which the Phoenix Suns defeated the LA Clippers 104-103 at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 22: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball over Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals in-which the Phoenix Suns defeated the LA Clippers 104-103 at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Jun 22, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) dunks over LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) in the final second during the second half of game two of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) scores the game winning shot against Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) in the closing second of game two of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) reacts after making the game winning basket against the LA Clippers during the second half of game two of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to being shoved by Patrick Beverley #21 of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 22: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns, Torrey Craig #12, and Mikal Bridges #25 celebrate defeating the LA Clippers 104-103 in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Jun 22, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) celebrates with teammate Devin Booker (1) after scoring the game winning shot against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half during game two of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Can you imagine what the NFT of this play will go for?
Phoenix seemingly can’t be stopped, not by the Lakers or Nuggets and certainly not by the Clippers. Even the laws of basketball logic have stood no chance against Phoenix, as everything is seemingly going their way and the stars are aligning above the desert for us all to go on a basketball vision quest together.