Dame's shot was HUGE, but boy did OKC have to have a MASSIVE melt down to give the Blazers a chance. Up 8, with just over 2 minutes to go:
Westbrook doesn't run down the clock and shoots a 21' jumper with tons of time left.
Next possession, Paul misses 2 FT's
Next possession, Westbrook again doesn't run down the clock and gets an offensive foul with 12 seconds left on the shot clock.
Next possession, Westbrook AGAIN doesn't run down the clock and attacks the basket with 12 seconds left. He is cut off and Grant forces up a hurried shot that is way off and Portland gets FT's on the loose ball foul. Mo' hits 2 FT's with the clock stopped.
George turnover....again, attacking the basket with 15 seconds left on the clock. (CJ hits jumper...tie game)
Finally they run a decent play and George hits a FT-line jumper. (OKC up 2)
OKC wasted 5 possessions in a row by either not running clock or getting a turnover and in some cases, compounded it by fouling and giving Portland points with the clock stopped.
Thank you CH-OKC..