Corey Brewer has been an unsung hero in Denver all season long. It’s kind of funny that you never hear a word about him, because, statistically speaking, he’s actually having his second-best NBA campaign to date. However, his contributions (which include 10 points and a steal in just 22 minutes) tend to get lost in the shuffle. Denver has depth like few other teams, and guys like Danilo Gallinari, Nene, Ty Lawson, Al Harrington, and Arron Afflalo get all the press for making the majority of the stand-out plays.
Last night it was Gallinari who played hero. With the final seconds of regulation ticking off the clock, the young star nailed a tough three-point shot that ended up sending the game to overtime. The opportunity wouldn’t have been there, though, had Corey Brewer not made what may be the biggest play he’s made all year. Fittingly, you won’t find any sign of it in the box score.
With 10 seconds left in a two-point game, Atlanta had the ball and the lead. Ty Lawson had j...
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March 15, 2012
