Donte DiVincenzo

If playoff history at Madison Square Garden has proven anything, it’s that even in the final seconds, no lead can be deemed insurmountable with the right types of shooters on the floor. In search of a way to overcome the improbable odds of a daunting five-point deficit with just 27 seconds remaining, Donte DiVincenzo puts on his hard hat, rummaging through a pile of players to hunt down a loose ball before restarting the offense and using a drive-and-kick to set up a teammate’s 3-point bucket. Unrelenting in their hustle and activity, the New York Knicks claw their way into a quick steal, reviving their comeback hopes entirely. With the air officially back in the arena, DiVincenzo lets a shot fly, missing on his first attempt. Acknowledging after the game that he knew the ball would swing his way again, the smooth-shooting two-guard launches once more, connecting on a crowd-igniting 3-pointer to steal the lead. DiVincenzo’s late-game bucket capped off an eight-points-in-27-seconds sequence, elevating the Knicks to a 2-0 series lead, as well as one of the wildest sequences in recent postseason memory. Impactful throughout, DiVincenzo contributed 19 points, four boards, three assists, two steals, four 3-pointers, and a game-high +11 plus-minus on April 22, 2024.