Jeff Green's shot lifts Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Golden State Warriors 122-121 on Wednesday night, getting a shot from Jeff Green at the buzzer.

By Darnell Mayberry - Staff Writer | Modified: January 22, 2009 at 3:48 pm | Published: January 22, 2009

OAKLAND, Calif. — Jeff Green squared up at the perfect angle, aimed and fired.

But did he call it?

“Yup,” he said with a sly laugh.

photo - Referee Derek Richardson counts the last two points of the game as Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, center, and Jeff Green celebrate Green's game-winning basket against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth period of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Referee Derek Richardson counts the last two points of the game as Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, center, and Jeff Green celebrate Green's game-winning basket against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth period of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

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