Suns fans erupt after Deandre Ayton’s game-winning alley-oop in Game 2

Jun 22, 2021, 10:01 PM | Updated: Jun 23, 2021, 1:07 am

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Deandre Ayton has the Phoenix Suns two wins away from a trip to the NBA Finals after slamming down a last-second alley-oop in Game 2 on Tuesday night.

With 0.9 seconds left and Phoenix trailing by one, Suns forward Jae Crowder threw an alley-oop pass from the corner that was slammed home by Ayton for the 104-103 win at Phoenix Suns Arena.

EVERY ANGLE of Jae Crowder's pinpoint pass to Deandre Ayton to win Game 2 for the @Suns! #NBAPlayoffs #ThatsGame #NBAWCF presented by AT&T continues with Game 3 on Thursday at 9pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/JMEXIj0erK

— NBA (@NBA) June 23, 2021

Love this call of Ayton’s winner from Al McCoy and Tim Kempton (as heard on the @AZSports app). #Suns #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/RZtlootF9v

— Andy Greenberg (@AndyTheG) June 23, 2021

The alley-oop was head coach Monty Williams’ plan all along when given a chance to win it after Clippers forward Paul George missed two free throws.

"DA – if he throws it, you gotta try to dunk it. Okay?"

🤯 SOUND ON to hear Monty Williams in the @Suns huddle before Deandre Ayton's game-winning tip-in!#ThatsGame #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/yCDqHmVF1L

— NBA (@NBA) June 23, 2021

The game-winning jam left only 0.7 seconds left for the Clippers to go the full length of the court and score without a timeout.

George wasn’t able to get the ensuing shot off in time, giving Suns fans a reason for celebr-Ayton.

CelebrAYTON.

— Luke Lapinski (@LukeLapinski) June 23, 2021

The on-court reaction to Deandre Ayton's game-winning shot 😤 pic.twitter.com/6DWLONtjmZ

— ESPN (@espn) June 23, 2021

Suns point guard Chris Paul — who was out for the second consecutive game due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols — approved of his head coach’s play call.

Big time play call Coach Mont!!!!!!!!

— Chris Paul (@CP3) June 23, 2021

HELLLLLLL YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— Chris Paul (@CP3) June 23, 2021

The Point God celebrated with his teammates and head coach via Facetime following the win.

.@CP3 celebrated with the Suns over FaceTime after the win 👏 pic.twitter.com/WUV88UFn8H

— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 23, 2021

Fans were heard giving their series predictions as they were exiting Phoenix Suns Arena following the final buzzer.

SUNS IN 4. #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/BohCs4yp0H

— Gabriel Gamiño, MA (@gaminogabriel) June 23, 2021

DA’s dunk is an all-time Suns dunk up there with KJ over Hakeem. #ValleyOop pic.twitter.com/MFu631F7AA

— Espo (@Espo) June 23, 2021

Former Suns center Tyson Chandler chimed in having executed on a similar play during his time in the Valley.

That looks familiar 👀

— Tyson Chandler (@tysonchandler) June 23, 2021

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins — who knows a thing or two about catching passes — gave his two cents on the play.

Wow!!! What a pass but even better finish by @DeandreAyton

— Deandre Hopkins (@DeAndreHopkins) June 23, 2021

The Suns will look to move one win away from the NBA Finals with a win in Game 3 in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. Catch all the action on 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns and Jae Crowder #99 argue with referee Ed Malloy #14 during the first 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: Dario Saric #20 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket ahead of defender Nicolas Batum #33 of the LA Clippers during the second 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: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the LA Clippers battles for ball control against Cameron Payne #15 of the Phoenix Suns during the second 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: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball over Nicolas Batum #33 of the LA Clippers during the second 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: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers controls the ball ahead of Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the third 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)

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: E'Twaun Moore #55 of the Phoenix Suns controls the ball around Rajon Rondo #4 of the LA Clippers during the third 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: Head Coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns speaks to his team during the third 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: Dario Saric #20 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a shot over Ivica Zubac #40 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)

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a basket ahead of 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)

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 and Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns react during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals against the LA Clippers 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)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates in the final minutes against the LA Clippers 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)

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers controls the ball ahead of Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns 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)

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