There was no question that in his prime, Tracy McGrady could score with the NBA’s best. He could also do that in the clutch.
That was the case on this day 20 years ago. In a contest that was close throughout, McGrady’s last-second jumper was the difference as the Orlando Magic scored a big road win over the Detroit Pistons, 85-83.
After a big third quarter from the Magic, Orlando took a 65-63 lead into the final quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Feb. 1, 2002. During the final period, the Magic led by four on four separate occasions, but they just couldn’t seem to shake Detroit.