No last-gasp shot from MJ

TORONTO — Michael Jordan cannot work magic for the Wizards every game, and the Toronto Raptors had to win at home some time.

Jordan committed the turnover that led to Antonio Davis’ go-ahead basket and missed a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer as the Toronto Raptors snapped their nine-game home losing streak with a 92-91 triumph over Washington in the National Basketball Association game on Sunday.

Davis, who finished with 17 points and nine rebounds, stripped the ball from Jordan’s hands at Toronto’s end and put home the layup with 15 seconds left for a 92-91 edge.

"Yes, obviously (it was a foul), they were fouling all day long," said Jordan, who finished with 14 points off the bench in his second game back from knee surgery. "The ref let it go, and it couldn’t be more obvious. I had the ball, I had the rebound and the ref was right there."

"It is a testament to us not giving up," Davis said. "It is one of those things when you’re fighting for the ball, someone has to come away with it."

After a timeout, Jordan lofted a 17-foot jumper with Jerome Williams’ hand in his face. Known for hitting clutch shots late in games throughout his legendary career, Jordan watched as the ball rimmed out.

"I was isolated, and I felt like I could get a shot," Jordan said. "I had a good look, it went in-and-out and I missed it."

Williams said he was glad he wouldn’t have to watch endless television replays of himself being beaten by Jordan at the buzzer.

"It was a great honor to guard Michael Jordan at the end of the game," Williams said. "I didn’t want to be one of those highlights. I played the best defense I could and it was either going in or it wasn’t." (AFP)