Was Jennings’s Shot Good?

Byron Scott certainly doesn’t think that Brandon Jennings’ buzzer-beater should have been counted: “Looking at it again in the locker room, the shot shouldn’t have counted.” The issue is not really about whether or not the shot left his hands before the game was over, but rather if the clock started late on the inbound pass. Looking at the play, it does seem unlikely that .7 seconds was enough time for the play to take place. Especially when you look at Jennings’ release, a peculiar sort of slingshot motion. Of course, the Cavs are now 1-2, and no amount of commiseration or complaining will change that, but this kind of stuff is a crucial part of Cleveland fanhood. Here’s the link.