VIDEO: Lance Stephenson hits buzzer-beating winner in 2OT
Coming into Charlotte's Friday night tilt against the Atlanta Hawks, newcomer Lance Stephenson was 0-for-3 from deep in three contests.
Turns out, Stephenson was saving his first triple for when his team needed it most. With the score tied at 119 apiece in double overtime, Stephenson drained a triple at the buzzer to give the Hornets the win.
Turns out, Stephenson called the shot in an interview with Grantland's Zach Lowe.
Zach: On a lot of possessions, you’ll be on the weak side behind the 3-point line, someone will swing the ball to you, and you’ll be pretty wide open. But you don’t shoot. You like to hold the ball, survey the floor, and set up for a drive. You shot 35 percent from deep last year. Why don’t you just shoot? They’re good shots!
Lance: I’m gonna shoot.
Zach: So you’re aware there are some good looks you pass up?
Lance: I’m gonna shoot.