The price of being among the elite is that entire seasons can now be defined on the basis of one buzzer-beating shot.

He also forced the first overtime with a three-point, buzzer-beating shot from mid-court.

The third game took an overtime, and the fourth needed a buzzer-beating shot.

Since that season, there have been countless buzzer-beating shots in the N.B.A.

With a buzzer-beating shot, the game was sent into overtime, to the accompaniment of more cheers and lung-searing screams.

Often, a buzzer-beating shot will be released from long range (even from beyond half court), making for a spectacular play if it connects.

"We're getting better as it's going along," said Jamal Crawford, whose buzzer-beating shot in Houston was the highlight of the first 10 games.

Edney lent stability, with 22 points, 10 assists and 3 turnovers in 40 minutes, plus the emotional surge of a 25-foot, buzzer-beating shot just before halftime.

The Blue Demons had two chances to produce buzzer-beating shots.

No Time to Lose It was quite a week for the Knicks as they won consecutive games with buzzer-beating shots in overtime.