It’s late in the fourth quarter, and the Spurs are clinging to a 109-105 lead over the Golden State Warriors. Late in a clock-burning possession, with 1:29 left on the game clock on 8 seconds left on the shot clock, DeMar DeRozan has the ball in his preferred spot in the left block.
The defender, in this case Klay Thompson, is draped all over him. He rotates to face the basket, takes a dribble, pump fakes, but there’s still no room to operate, and the clock is winding down. He maintains his pivot foot, does a 360 degree turn to create some separation, and pulls up for the contested shot with two seconds left on the shot clock.