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8 years ago today: Lillard 0.9 seconds three-point shootout sent the "Modern" Rockets out of the first round

8 years ago today: Lillard 0.9 seconds three-point shootout sent the "Modern" Rockets out of the first round

Eight years ago today, May 3, 2014, in the NBA Western Playoffs, the Blazers narrowly beat the Rockets at home 99-98, sending opponents out of the first round 4-2.

0.9 seconds before the final, Parsons scored a goal from the basket to give the Rockets a 98-96 lead. Lillard then received a pass from Batum's sideline and hit a shot from outside the left three-point line to complete the whistle-blowing kill!

8 years ago today: Lillard 0.9 seconds three-point shootout sent the "Modern" Rockets out of the first round

In the game, Lillard contributed 25 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block, Aldridge had 30 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists; Harden scored 34 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals, and Howard had 26 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks.

(Lewis44)

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