Social media reacts to Damion Lee’s game-winner, Suns’ comeback

Phoenix Suns reserve Damion Lee was the opening night hero for his new team, sinking a go-ahead fadeaway jumper in the final 10 seconds to beat the Dallas Mavericks 107-105 on Wednesday.

The Suns came back from 22 points down to pick up a win over their 2022 playoff foes, including a 15-point hole in the fourth quarter.

Damion Lee in the clutch: MONEY! #PhantomCam | #KiaTipOff22 pic.twitter.com/5l5VJwz9mN

— NBA (@NBA) October 20, 2022

Lee’s shot and the comeback sparked reactions online, perhaps none louder than from another Western Conference rival.

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry woke up his child cheering for Lee, his brother-in-law and former teammate, in front of the TV.

Steph’s reaction to Damion Lee’s game-winner 🤣 pic.twitter.com/FBB8AmBVf2

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 20, 2022

“There you go D-Lee!” Curry exclaimed.

Lee scored 11 points in the fourth quarter of his Suns debut, one heck of an introduction to the home crowd at Footprint Center. To add more surprises to Wednesday’s showing, Lee and Cam Payne were in the game with Chris Paul on the bench during the closing minutes.

Here are more reactions to a memorable night in the Valley.

“Welcome to The Valley baby!”

☀️ Damion Lee after his #KiaTipOff game-winner in his @Suns debut! pic.twitter.com/S5BXKEE9gJ

— NBA (@NBA) October 20, 2022

That’s NBA champion Damion Lee to y’all

— Joe Viray (@JoeVirayNBA) October 20, 2022

TAKEOVER DAMION LEE!!!!

— Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) October 20, 2022

DAMION LEE CALLED GAME pic.twitter.com/Af5uh9b5yP

— buckets (@buckets) October 20, 2022

perhaps Game 7 wasnt the end, maybe it was just a prequel.

— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) October 20, 2022

DAMION LEE FOR THE WIN?

DAMION LEE FOR THE WIN! pic.twitter.com/CnNkUR5uRS

— Nekias (Nuh-KY-us) Duncan (@NekiasNBA) October 20, 2022

The Suns rediscover their late-game mojo and come all the way back for a gutsy win … with LOTS of Damion Lee (as opposed to Chris Paul) down the stretch.

From up 22, Dallas largely unraveled after Christian Wood's offensive flurry appeared to usher the Mavericks to safety. https://t.co/dqYfhwdFAg

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) October 20, 2022

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