Former Michigan State guard Gary Harris is an absolute difference-maker for the Denver Nuggets. Harris has been out since March 11th with a hip injury, returning in Game 6 of a playoff series against the Utah Jazz. Harris immediately came in and, in my opinion, became the best defender on the Nuggets and was tasked with guarding Donovan Mitchell.
At the end of Game 7, the Nuggets needed to stop Donovan Mitchell in order to seal the victory and advance, so they put Harris on Mitchell.
Harris played Mitchell extremely tight and stole the ball from behind on Mitchell, which ultimately sealed the game for the Nuggets.
You can watch the exciting clip below:
The THRILLING FINISH to Game 7!@nuggets win the series 4-3 and advance to play the Clippers in the West semis! #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/6AkuYn9EaV
— NBA (@NBA) September 2, 2020
Gary Harris was immediately the hero on social media. Here were some of the best immediate reactions from a fun end to the game:
GARY HARRIS WE LOVE YOU
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) September 2, 2020
Shout out Gary Harris, what a freaking incredible defensive sequence#SpartanDawg
— Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) September 2, 2020
Gary Harris denied Mitchell the ball to force the TO, Gary Harris caused the deflection to get the turnover.
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) September 2, 2020
The Nuggets won because of Gary Harris defense, the Nuggets almost lost because of a Torrey Craig layup.
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) September 2, 2020
Gary Harris with the steal on Mitchell on the final possession.
Doing what Spartan dawgs do best, making winning plays! 💪🏾😤
— Delvon Roe (@DelvonRoe10) September 2, 2020
GARY HARRIS SAYS GIMME THOOOOOSE
— 5-Star State University fan (@Sheehan_Sports) September 2, 2020
