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0 Jack McVeigh’s insane last-minute buzzer beater saw the Tasmania JackJumpers record a dramatic NBL victory to keep their title hopes alive against Melbourne United.
With less than two seconds remaining on the clock and United in front by one point, McVeigh went for broke and launched the ball from long range, sinking a massive three-pointer to lift the JackJumpers over the line 93-91.
McVeigh’s side was gifted the opportunity after Matthew Dellavedova turned the ball over with five seconds remaining, but nobody could have expected that type of finish.
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McVeigh’s teammates flocked to the court after his late heroics and speaking post-match, the 27-year-old was lost for words as Tassie went up 2-1 in the best-of-five final.
“I’m damn emotional,” he said.
“I just want one more man, I want to win this bad, come on.
“I just wanted to shoot it baby, I just want one more. I’m gonna have to go home and relax for a little bit, text my loved ones, them hopefully talk some trash and bring my head back down and we go home to get this thing done.
“That’s what sport is about … just one more.”
After a resounding 23-point loss in the first match of the championship series, the JackJumpers have bounced back with two narrow wins and are on the cusp of a maiden NBL title and the state’s first triumph since the Launceston Casino City in 1981.
Tasmania will now have the opportunity to clinch the title on their home turf on Thursday night, but a loss will see the series head to a decider against United.
