Even if this was Jerald Acoba's first half court shot, he knew how to celebrate one like a pro.
After waving his arms to fire up Lakers fans Tuesday night at sold-out Staples Center, Acoba hit the shot from mid court — the ball briefly spinning around the rim before falling through. The result: He won the $95,000 Aria Big Shot Jackpot before the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 116-102 win over the Grizzlies.
Acoba, 30, used D'Angelo Russell’s trademark “ice in my veins” celebration after the shot as Russell himself, along with Nick Young and Julius Randle, came over to congratulate him.