Dennis Scott

An unsolvable problem for the opposition from the moment his catch-and-shoot jumper went airborne, Dennis Scott recognized that, with the Indiana Pacers’ defense now guarding tightly, ending the marquee night with a game-winner would require a search through his repertoire. Ultimately, it mattered very little; even against glue-tight defense, 1995-96’s top-ranked 3-point marksman was stuck into a groove that couldn't be disconnected. Observing Indiana’s defensive press from the weak side corner, Scott readies himself for a possession quickly swinging his way. Turning into a back-to-basket position, the Orlando Magic sharpshooter elevates towards the baseline, hoisting a difficult, off-balanced fadeaway over Ricky Pierce’s contest, conquering both the buzzer and the Pacers on February 21, 1996. Scott joined his celebrated All-Star teammates among the box score’s standouts, providing a game-high 32 points (on 11-of-18), four rebounds, three assists, and eight 3-pointers. The win — helping Orlando maintain its status as a top-two team in the Eastern Conference — also served as a high mark during a season in which Scott drained 267 triples, No. 1 across the entire Association.

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