In the waning moments of a nationally televised clash between the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks, Knicks guard Alec Burks missed a free throw that would have put his team up three with mere seconds remaining. The moment opened the door for Cam Johnson’s heroic buzzer-beating three pointer to secure the dramatic win for the Suns and a social media avalanche that would last for 24 hours.
Johnson’s clutch shot was the latest example of a squad not just weathering the storm without its All-Star backcourt of Devin Booker and Chris Paul, but extending its lead in the Western Conference and best record in the NBA.