The game went into two overtimes. Losing by a point with 5 seconds left, Smith, Jr. attempted a 2-point winning-shot. The ball hit the rim, rotated and missed the basket.
The place froze. The clock struck midnight silently.
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Escaping Philadelphia’s snow, John flew to sunny Sanibel Island (Florida). That night, he ventured into island’s sports-bar. In the “March Madness” of college basketball championship, the local David was competing against the Goliath, projected to be the champion. Fred Smith, the local coach played for the Goliath, began his career under current Goliath-coach, and now his own son was playing under him.
The game went into two overtimes. Losing by a point with 5 seconds left, Smith, Jr. attempted a 2-point winning-shot. The ball hit the rim, rotated and missed the basket. The place froze. The clock struck midnight silently. Comments are closed.
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