Blazers Beat Spurs Videos: Andre Miller Steal; Wesley Matthews Steal; Nicolas Batum Game-Winner

by Ben Golliver on Mar 25, 2011 10:39 PM PDT in News

Here are videos from an incredible fourth-quarter finish that saw the Portland Trail Blazers improbably defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 98-96, thanks to a game-winning lob pass from Andre Miller to Nicolas Batum.

But, first, check out this opportunistic robbery by Andre Miller of Tony Parker in the open court.

Second, check out Wesley Matthews rip Manu Ginobili on a critical Spurs possession, setting up game-tying free throws by Batum.

Finally, here's the lob play from Miller to Batum that just beats the buzzer, securing the victory.

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Miller

10 for 26

by andru on Mar 25, 2011 10:42 PM PDT reply actions

~~10 for 26~~

10 for 16

by zeusmith on Mar 25, 2011 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes thank you, you knew what i ment to type

you psycic

by andru on Mar 25, 2011 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions

21 pts, 6 rebs (3 off) and 4 steals to two turnovers

AWESOME

by andru on Mar 25, 2011 10:42 PM PDT reply actions

Don't forget 8 assists. Not bad for an "over the hill" point guard.

by blazinagain on Mar 26, 2011 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions

that

was

awesome

PHILLY!

by CleBlazer on Mar 25, 2011 10:46 PM PDT reply actions

Sometimes it really pays to have the best alley oop passer in the league!

!!!

by JeffePortland on Mar 25, 2011 10:52 PM PDT reply actions

EPIC!

1st game winner for Batum in his career!

we can still win........

by RastaMonsta on Mar 25, 2011 10:52 PM PDT reply actions

But not LMA's first near game loser at the FT line.

And I’m not tryin to be negative. Look , LaMarcus must feel so great right now, having dodged the goat bullet, and won too. Every Blazer will sleep good tonight. ’Cept Nate, who will be watchin film like the good coach he be (is)

by andru on Mar 25, 2011 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Agreed

LaMazing is quite the 4th quarter choke artist at the line.

Love the guy, but facts are facts.

we can still win........

by RastaMonsta on Mar 25, 2011 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions

He needs to hang with Nico at the beach in the south of france.

and learn that peace of mind. Did you hear Nico’s post game interview? He said he felt no pressure makin those free throws, he tuned out the noise, and buried them shoots. two swishes. LMA was long on both his late FT’s , got to learn to control the adrenaline.

by andru on Mar 25, 2011 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions

it is adrenaline...LMA...all heart and needs to learn to "be all alone" like Nico

by Natsthecat on Mar 26, 2011 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions

I think that Batum kid has a future in the league.

Just maybe.

"Ain't nothin' in this world for free."

by Arby on Mar 25, 2011 11:00 PM PDT reply actions

where are all of the "let's trade Batum now that he has value" folks..now??!!!

by Natsthecat on Mar 26, 2011 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions

That was before G3

Now you only trade Batum if its for a VERY legit PG or C.

by AR-15 on Mar 26, 2011 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Batum goes Billy Ray Bates style! Love it!

Since you’re already watching video, check out this one at the 0:49 mark and see if it reminds you of anything:

Blazers Buzzer Beaters

Dunk

by Billy Ray Bates on Mar 25, 2011 11:22 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Great memories every one thank you so much

by andru on Mar 26, 2011 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Andre just knew what had to happen

and then made it so. Incredible plays.
Sure it took some luck, but it took the vision and determination to even go for it, and the skill to succeed.

Jordan's not a bad guy.. he gave us Gerald Wallace.

by Berkeley on Mar 26, 2011 12:26 AM PDT reply actions

It was a set play that they practice, says the Sarge...

given to him by one of his scouts, “Larry”….

In KP We Bust!

by Sheedwasright on Mar 26, 2011 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions

Did you see Andre look the Defense off?

He was looking to Roy coming to the ball and only looked to the Alley Oop at the last second. Kind of like a QB Loking a Safety off of where he is really going to pass the ball

CLASSIC

Roy Bashing~ "Blakes gone...Brandon is next alphabetically " ;-}

by Hermistonmelons on Mar 27, 2011 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions