60 Greatest Playoff Moments In NBA History

Honorable Mention

• Jumpin Joe’s 37 Points; Game 1 1947 NBA Finals
• Tiger’s 40-Footer At The Buzzer Gives Lakers Win; Game 1 1950 NBA Finals
• Paul Seymour’s 43-Foot Shot; Game 2 1954 NBA Finals
• Bill Russell Finishes Off Hawks; Game 7 1960 NBA Finals
• Sam Jones’ Game Winner; Game 7 1962 Eastern Conference Finals
• Out on Top: Auerbach Retires After Ninth Title; 1966 NBA Finals
• Rick Barry’s 55 Points Vs. Sixers; Game 3 1967 NBA Finals
• Wilt’s Defensive Dominance; Game 6 1967 NBA Finals
• No Willis, No Problem, Knicks Defeat Lakers, Game 5 1970 NBA Finals
• Miracle of Richfield; 1976 Eastern Conference Semifinals
• ‘Fat Lady’ Sings Victorious Tune For Bullets; Game 7 1978 NBA Finals
• D.J.’s Block Party Vs. Washington; Game 4 1979 NBA Finals
• Nets Shock Defending Champs; Game 5 1984 Eastern Conference First Round
• Derek Harper Sinks Game Winner Vs. Lakers; Game 3 1986 Western Conference Semifinals
• Dudley Bradley Banks Home Unbelievable Victory For Bullets; Game 1 1986 Eastern Conference First Round
• Dumars’ 17-Consecutive Points; Game 3 1989 NBA Finals
• Bird-Person Showdown; Game 5 1991 Eastern Conference First Round
• Furious 4th Quarter Comeback Led By Pippen, Reserves; Game 6 1992 NBA Finals
• Zo Sinks Celtics And McHale At Buzzer; Game 4 1993 Eastern Conference First Round
• MJ’s The Shot --- Part II; Game 4 1993 Eastern Conference Semifinals
• MJ Burns Suns For 55; Game 4 1993 NBA Finals
• Barkley’s 56-Point Game; Game 3 1994 Western Conference First Round
• Ewing Slams Home Victory; Game 7 1994 Eastern Conference Finals
• Kenny Jets To Three-Point Record; Game 1 1995 NBA Finals
• Rex Chapman Lets It Fly; Game 4 1997 Western Conference First Round
• John Stockton’s Full-Court Pass to Mailman; Game 4 1997 NBA Finals
• LJ's 4-Point Play Stuns Pacers; Game 3 1999 Eastern Conference Finals
• The Little General Hits the Game Winner; Game 5 1999 NBA Finals
• Reggie Forces OT With Bank Shot; Game 5 2002 Eastern Conference First Round
• Celtics Overcome 21-Point Deficit, Defeat Nets; Game 3 2002 Eastern Conference Finals
• Billups and Scalabrine Star in Wild Finish, Game 5 2004 Eastern Conference Semifinals
• Tayshaun Denies Reggie & Pacers; Game 2 2004 Eastern Conference Finals

Countdown

60. (tied) Reggie’s Game-Winning 3 vs. Bulls; Game 4 1998 Eastern Conference Finals
60. (tied) John Starks Baseline Dunk vs. Bulls; Game 2 1993 Eastern Conference Finals
60. (tied) Andrew Toney -- ‘The Boston Strangler’ -- Strikes; Game 7 1982 Eastern Conference Finals
59. Nuggets Stun Sonics; Game 5 1994 Western Conference First Round
58. Kobe Takes Over; Game 4 2000 NBA Finals
57. Smits' Game Winner Caps Furious Finish, Game 4 1995 Eastern Conference Finals
56. Bird's Mid-Air Switch vs. Rockets; Game 1 1981 NBA Finals
55. Mario Elie Kiss Of Death; Game 7 1995 Western Conference Semifinals
54. Sean Elliott's Memorial Day Miracle; Game 2 1999 Western Conference Finals
53. Iverson And Sixers Shock Lakers; Game 1 2001 NBA Finals
52. Big Game James: Worthy's Triple Double vs. Pistons, Game 7 1988 NBA Finals
51. George King Secures Nats’ NBA Title; Game 7 1955 NBA Finals
50. Allan Houston Stuns the Heat; Game 5 1999 Eastern Conference First Round
49. Warriors Upset Bullets; Game 4 1975 NBA Finals
48. Lakers Defeat Blazers; Game 7 2000 Western Conference Finals
47. Tim Duncan's MVP Performance, Near Quad Double; Game 6 2003 NBA Finals
46. Sam Jones Picket Fence Play; Game 4 1969 NBA Finals
45. Wilt’s MVP Performance Secures Lakers Place in History; Game 5 1972 NBA Finals
44. Mikan Leads Lakers To 1st NBA Title Despite Broken Hand; Game 5 1949 NBA Finals
43. Kerr's Game-Winner; Game 6 1997 NBA Finals
42. The Microwave Heats Up; Vinnie Johnson's Game Winner, Game 5 1990 NBA Finals
41. Michael Jordan Switches Hands vs. Lakers; Game 2 1991 NBA Finals
40. Bird Triple Double, Caps Off 50-1 Record at Home; Game 6 1986 NBA Finals
39. Sleepy Floyd 29-Point Quarter, 39-Point Half, 51-Point Game!; Game 4 1987 Western Conference Semifinals
38. Celtics 129-125 OT Classic Over the Lakers, Game 4 1984 NBA Finals
37. Shaq Flirts With Quadruple Double on Record-Setting Lakers, Game 2 2001 NBA Finals
36. Moses 'Fo, Fo, Fo'; Game 4 1983 NBA Finals
35. Bernard Vs. Isiah; Game 5 1984 Eastern Conference First Round
34. Hakeem Blocks Starks And Knicks Title Quest; Game 6 1994 NBA Finals
33. Blazermania; Game 6 1977 NBA Finals
32. John Paxson’s Game-Winner Vs. Suns; Game 6 1993 NBA Finals
31. Kareem & Lakers End Boston Garden Curse; Game 6 1985 NBA Finals
30. Reggie's 25-Point Fourth Quarter vs. Knicks; Game 5 1994 Eastern Conference Finals
29. West’s Steal/Winning Layup; Game 3 1962 NBA Finals
28. Robert Horry 3-Pointer Vs. Sacramento; Game 4 2002 Western Conference Finals
27. Nique Vs. Bird 4th Quarter Duel; Game 7 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals
26. G. Henderson Steal Vs. Lakers; Game 2 1984 NBA Finals
25. Robert Horry 3-Pointer Vs. Pistons; Game 5 2005 NBA Finals
24. Pacers Defeat Knicks; Game 1 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals
23. Rookies Heinsohn & Russell, Ramsey Lead Celtics To First Title; Game 7 1957 NBA Finals
22. Michael Jordan’s 3-Pointers Vs. Blazers; Game 1 1992 NBA Finals
21. Nelson's Shot, Russell’s Championship Farewell; Game 7 1969 NBA Finals
20. Michael Jordan’s Game-Winner Over Craig Ehlo/Cavs; Game 5 1989 Eastern Conference First Round
19. Stockton’s Game Winner Sends Jazz to Finals; Game 6 1997 Western Conference Finals
18. Derek Fisher's Miracle Shot; Game 5 2004 Western Conference Semifinals
17. MJ Flu Game; Game 5 1997 NBA Finals
16. Kareem Hooks Celtics In 2OT; Game 6 1974 NBA Finals
15. Elgin Baylor’s 61-Point, 22-Rebound Performance Vs. Celtics; Game 5 1962 NBA Finals
14. Julius Erving’s Ultimate Baseline Scoop Move vs. Lakers; Game 4 1980 NBA Finals
13. Isiah, 43 Points (25 In 3rd), 8 Assists On Bad Ankle; Game 6 1988 NBA Finals
12. Bill Russell’s 30-Point, 40-Rebound Performance, Frank Selvy Missed Shot, Cousy Dribbles Out Clock; Game 7 1962 NBA Finals
11. Ralph Sampson Game Winner vs. Lakers; Game 5 1986 Western Conference Finals
10. "God Disguised as Michael Jordan"; Game 2 1986 Eastern Conference First Round
9. Pettit’s Revenge; Game 6 1958 NBA Finals
8. Magic’s Junior, Junior Sky-Hook Beats Boston; Game 4 1987 NBA Finals
7. Mr. Clutch Sinks a 60-Footer; Game 3 1970 NBA Finals
6. The Greatest Game Ever?; Game 5 1976 NBA Finals
5. "Havlicek Stole the Ball!"; Game 7 1965 Eastern Conference Finals
4. Bird Picks Pistons’ Pockets; Game 5 1987 Eastern Conference Finals
3. Reed Inspires Knicks to Victory; Game 7 1970 NBA Finals
2. Magic Fills in at Center; Game 6 1980 NBA Finals
1. Jordan Jolts Jazz in Game 6; Game 6 1998 NBA Finals