Shotspotter is a gunshot detection and location system that uses acoustic sensors to identify and locate gunfire. The system is used by law enforcement agencies and has helped reduce gun violence in many communities. In this article, we will look at the top 10 game winning Shotspotter alerts.
1. Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks ??? Game 7, 2021 NBA Playoffs
The Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks were tied at 109 with less than a minute remaining in Game 7 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Kevin Durant received the ball and hit a fadeaway jumper from the corner, but it was ruled a two-pointer. The Shotspotter system was used to review the shot and determined that Durant's foot was on the line, tying the game and sending it into overtime. The Bucks went on to win the game 115-111.
2. Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder ??? February 27, 2016
Stephen Curry hit a game-winning three-pointer from 32 feet with 0.6 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Golden State Warriors a 121-118 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Shotspotter system confirmed that Curry's shot was released before the buzzer.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors ??? Game 7, 2016 NBA Finals
In one of the most memorable moments in NBA history, LeBron James blocked Andre Iguodala's layup with less than two minutes remaining in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals. The Shotspotter system was used to confirm that the shot was indeed a blocked shot and not a goaltending violation, helping secure the Cleveland Cavaliers' first NBA championship.
4. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics ??? Game 7, 2010 NBA Finals
Kobe Bryant scored 23 points and helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 83-79 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. The Shotspotter system was used to confirm that Bryant's game-winning jumper with 37 seconds remaining was released before the shot clock expired.
5. Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz ??? Game 6, 1998 NBA Finals
In his final game as a member of the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan hit a game-winning jumper with 5.2 seconds remaining to give the Bulls an 87-86 victory over the Utah Jazz and their sixth NBA championship. The Shotspotter system was not in use at the time, but the moment is still considered one of the greatest in NBA history.
6. Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers ??? Game 6, 2016 NBA Playoffs
With the game tied at 98, Damian Lillard hit a game-winning three-pointer from 37 feet with less than a second remaining to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 99-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Playoffs. The Shotspotter system confirmed that Lillard's shot was released before the buzzer.
7. San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns ??? Game 1, 2008 NBA Playoffs
Tim Duncan hit a game-winning jumper with 1.0 second remaining to give the San Antonio Spurs a 117-115 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Playoffs. The Shotspotter system confirmed that Duncan's shot was released before the buzzer.
8. Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers ??? Game 4, 2009 NBA Playoffs
Trevor Ariza hit a game-winning three-pointer from the corner with 0.1 seconds remaining to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 99-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of the 2009 NBA Playoffs. The Shotspotter system confirmed that Ariza's shot was released before the buzzer.
9. Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs ??? Game 6, 2013 NBA Finals
With the Miami Heat trailing by three points and less than 30 seconds remaining in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals, Ray Allen hit a game-tying three-pointer from the corner to send the game into overtime. The Shotspotter system confirmed that Allen's shot was a three-pointer and not a two-pointer, helping the Heat eventually win the game and the championship.
10. Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks ??? Game 6, 2005 NBA Playoffs
With the Phoenix Suns trailing by one point and less than 10 seconds remaining in Game 6 of the 2005 NBA Playoffs, Tim Thomas hit a game-winning three-pointer from the corner to give the Suns a 114-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The Shotspotter system confirmed that Thomas' shot was released before the buzzer.
