NBA History: 5 Shots that defined the last decade

#4 Damian Lillard - Game 5, 1st round of WC 2019 playoffs

Lillard's series-clinching three-pointer was the highlight of the 2018-19 season

Unlike the majority of the shots that have defined the past decade, Damian Lillard's three-pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't come in the NBA Finals, although his effort cemented one of the most complete individual performances in playoff history while also effectively breaking up the Thunder.

The Trail Blazers had been swept by the Thunder during the regular season, but Lillard's individual brilliance had been enough to give Portland a 3-1 series lead in the playoffs. Game 5 was heading towards overtime, but with time expiring, Lillard cooly dribbled the ball up the court before firing a 37-foot three-pointer over the outstretched arm of Defensive Player of the Year candidate Paul George.

The shot landed as time expired, capping a 50-point effort for the All-Star point guard, while also securing Portland's progression to the next round. Lillard's effort also went on to have a bigger impact during the offseason as George and Russell Westbrook left the Thunder for rival teams.

#3 Kevin Durant - Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals

Durant connected with a memorable game-winner in Game 3 (Picture - Washington Post)

Following the Cleveland Cavaliers' unlikely comeback in the 2016 NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors returned for their rematch a year later with Kevin Durant in tow. The superstar had completed a shock move to the Warriors the previous summer, and Durant enjoyed the most memorable moment of his three-year stint with the team during the 2017 Finals.

Golden State entered Game 3 with a 2-0 series lead, but the Cavs led 113-111 on their home court with just 45.3 seconds left. However, then came Durant's huge moment as he casually dribbled the ball up the court before throwing a huge three-pointer up in the face of James - which effectively clinched the series for the Warriors.