The call was so rare that broadcaster Mike Breen said on the air that he had never seen it at the end of a game in 33 years. The Blazers took advantage. While Mitchell Robinson blocked Deni Avdija on his go-ahead layup attempt, Avdija secured the rebound, made the putback and got fouled in the process.

New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges has experienced a whirlwind of a week, but he hit a massive game-winner against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Thibodeau has faced criticism for playing his starters too much. Bridges' comments on the matter caused a stir.