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Lin gathered the ball up to let loose a shot—presumably seeking a foul. There were certainly grounds for a call: a member of the Tribe nudged Lin’s left shoulder as he went up to shoot, forcing him sprawling to the ground.
Lin’s choice of celebration was rather fitting. For a split second, he had again accomplished the impossible. Against the Crimson playmaker, nothing stood a chance—not even gravity.
The long-distance shot, which gave Harvard the 87-85 win—its second victory in as many games—landed the veteran on highlight reels all over the nation and negated a big comeback for William & Mary.
“[Senior] Pat [Magnarelli] and [sophomore] Keith [Wright], those two guys in particular, were the difference for us,” Harvard coach Tommy Amaker said at the time.
Wright and Magnarelli combined for 24 points and 14 rebounds, making several key plays down the stretch.