Payton Sandfort knows what it feels like when he releases a shot that's on the money.
It's a familiar sensation for the second-year forward, who has cashed in on countless 3-pointers. And that's why he immediately reacted after heaving a game-tying triple in the closing seconds of OKC's Las Vegas Summer League game against Denver on Tuesday.
Sandfort knew the shot was short. And sure enough, it failed to even reach the rim as the final buzzer sounded, sealing the Nuggets' 106-103 win.
Sandfort untucked his jersey in frustration while walking off the floor. It was a disappointing ending for the Thunder, which was determined to avoid falling to 0-6 in Summer League play. So much so that it willed its way back into the game after trailing by 11 points with 4:01 remaining.
A key contributor to the comeback attempt was Sandfort, who scored nine fourth-quarter points to finish with 19. He also added three rebounds, two ****** ists and one block in 26 minutes on 7-for-18 shooting from the field (2 for 8 from deep).
It's a familiar sensation for the second-year forward, who has cashed in on countless 3-pointers. And that's why he immediately reacted after heaving a game-tying triple in the closing seconds of OKC's Las Vegas Summer League game against Denver on Tuesday.
Sandfort knew the shot was short. And sure enough, it failed to even reach the rim as the final buzzer sounded, sealing the Nuggets' 106-103 win.
Sandfort untucked his jersey in frustration while walking off the floor. It was a disappointing ending for the Thunder, which was determined to avoid falling to 0-6 in Summer League play. So much so that it willed its way back into the game after trailing by 11 points with 4:01 remaining.
A key contributor to the comeback attempt was Sandfort, who scored nine fourth-quarter points to finish with 19. He also added three rebounds, two ****** ists and one block in 26 minutes on 7-for-18 shooting from the field (2 for 8 from deep).
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