#2 Buzzer beater for the win against Bulls in 2OT
This game played on 9 March 2009 is one of the most eventful matches in the NBA history. Dwyane Wade was the 3rd player in the MVP rankings back then, behind Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. James eventually went to win the league MVP that year.
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D-Wade delivered one of the most extraordinary performances of his career during the course of this match. With 6 seconds left in the 2OT, the game was tied at 127-127, Bulls had the possession of the ball. John Salmons tried to drive in from the center. D-Wade with his lightning-fast speed came from the 45-degree key and snatched the ball from Salmons. He had only 3 seconds left on the game clock when he started driving towards the Bulls basket.
Wade took a layup 2-step beyond the arc and shot the ball for a 3-point play. The ball went in the basket and the entire American Airlines Arena erupted in cheers. Wade rushed to the announcement table in excitement. Standing tall he shouted to the crowd "THIS IS MY HOUSE" which indeed is and will be for the coming ages. Dwyane Wade posted flashy stats in this historic game: 48 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks.
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