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Former Buckeye star Mike Conley takes home NBA HORSE Challenge title

Dustin Schutte

By Dustin Schutte

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A reverse, over-the-backboard shot in the NBA’s HORSE Challenge was enough to net former Ohio State star Mike Conley a victory.

Thursday night, Conley capped off a victory in the challenge by defeating Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls in the finals. Conley also defeated former WNBA star Tamika Catchings and former Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups.

Below is a video of the game-winning shot, as well as some of the highlights from the event.

The HORSE Challenge was created in the absence of live sports, providing a made-for-television opportunity to bring something into the homes of NBA fans. The NBA was one of the first leagues to shut down all operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conley is in his first season with the Utah Jazz and 13th year in the league.

Dustin Schutte

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB