Book it: the ‘Valley-Oop.’
Asked about the moniker that dubbed his game-winning lob dunk in the Phoenix Suns’ 104-103 victory in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, starting center Deandre Ayton gave his seal of approval.
“That’s tough,” Ayton said. “The Valley-Oop? I like that. I really like that.”
Ayton’s slam with 0.7 seconds remaining capped off a 24-point, 14-rebound night for him on 12-of-15 shooting as the Suns took a 2-0 series lead. It was his fifth 20-point, 10-rebound game this postseason and eighth double-double overall.