Devin Vassell’s Mid-Air ‘No-Dip’ Three Goes Viral in Spurs’ Game 2 Rout
The shot showcased a faster catch-and-shoot technique that is spreading across the league.
Overview
- Devin Vassell, whose corner three beat the shot clock Wednesday, caught Julian Champagnie's shovel pass in mid-air and released without a gather.
- San Antonio hammered Minnesota 133-95 in Game 2 to even the second-round series at 1-1.
- The play was a mid-air twist on the no-dip three, a catch-and-shoot released straight from the hands to speed up the shot against closeouts.
- Vassell finished the win with 10 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 22 minutes.
- The clip spread widely online, featured by SportsCenter and compared by fans to the anime Kuroko's Basketball.