To hit a game-winning shot, it takes a lot more than luck and good timing. Just ask Kobe Bryant and Ray Allen, two stars who are known for their clutch shots. This season, we've already seen a plethora of buzzer-beaters, from fall-away jumpers, to off-balance scoops and 30-foot bombs. Here are some worth revisiting:
Dirrrrrrrrk! (Nov. 16, 2009)
Dirk Nowitzki's jumper falls to give the Mavs an overtime win against the Bucks.
Terry's 17-footer (Nov. 30, 2009)
Jason Terry nails a jumper over Philadelphia's Willie Green with 1.4 seconds to hand the Sixers their seventh-straight loss.
Black Mamba Strikes (Dec. 2, 2009)
Kobe Bryant's fall-away three gives the Lakers a 108-107 win over the Heat.
The Scoop (Dec. 5, 2009)
Brandon Roy's off-balance layup with three second left gives Portland a 90-89 win over Houston.
Rookie vs. All-Star (Dec. 14, 2009)
Rookie Jonny Flynn drives past Utah's Deron Williams for the game-winning layup with three seconds left.
Kobe Pt. 2 (Dec. 16, 2009)
Kobe's fall-away jumper carries the Lakers past the Bucks, 107-106, in OT.
Sixth Man Award? (Jan. 15, 2010)
With the Hawks down by two, Jamal Crawford hits a three at the buzzer for a 102-101 win over the Suns.
Davis Takes Over (Dec. 27, 2009)
One second left, score tied at 90, Baron Davis shoots and ...
Kobe Pt. 3 (Jan. 1, 2010)
This is why he's the best. Happy New Year, Los Angeles.
For Good Measure (Jan. 31, 2010)
Bryant ends January the same way he started it.