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NBA 60 Greatest Playoff Moments
The NBA 60 Greatest Playoff Moments were chosen in 2006 to honor the 60th anniversary of the founding of the National Basketball Association (NBA). These 60 moments (in total, there were sixty-two moments; the last three were deemed tied) were selected through a vote by a 25-member panel of experts made up by media members and former players. The last 50 moments (from the eleventh to the sixtieth) were ranked by the panel. The top 10 moments were instead ranked by fans who voted online. The voting ended on June 5, 2006, and the results were announced in a television special aired on NBA TV the following day.
As the name suggested, all of these moments happened during the NBA playoffs. Forty moments selected happened in the Finals round, with 19 of them happening during the 1980s and 18 of them happening during the 1990s.
List
| No. | Moment | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan jolts Jazz in Game 6 | |
| Game 6 | ||
| 1998 NBA Finals | ||
| 2 | Magic fills in at center | |
| Game 6 | ||
| 1980 NBA Finals | ||
| 3 | Reed inspires Knicks to victory | |
| Game 7 | ||
| 1970 NBA Finals | ||
| 4 | Bird picks Pistons' pockets | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 1987 Eastern Conference Finals | ||
| 5 | "Havlicek stole the ball!" | |
| Game 7 | ||
| 1965 Eastern Division Finals | ||
| 6 | Greatest game ever? | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 1976 NBA Finals | ||
| 7 | Mr. Clutch sinks a 60-footer | |
| Game 3 | ||
| 1970 NBA Finals | ||
| 8 | Magic's junior, junior sky hook beats Boston | |
| Game 4 | ||
| 1987 NBA Finals | ||
| 9 | Pettit's revenge | |
| Game 6 | ||
| 1958 NBA Finals | ||
| 10 | "God disguised as Michael Jordan" | |
| Game 2 | ||
| 1986 Eastern Conference First Round | ||
| 11 | Ralph Sampson game winner vs. Lakers | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 1986 Western Conference Finals | ||
| 12 | Bill Russell's 30-point, 40-rebound performance, Frank Selvy missed shot, Cousy dribbles out clock | |
| Game 7 | ||
| 1962 NBA Finals | ||
| 13 | Isiah, 43 points (25 in 3rd), 8 assists on bad ankle | |
| Game 6 | ||
| 1988 NBA Finals | ||
| 14 | Julius Erving's ultimate baseline scoop move vs. Lakers | |
| Game 4 | ||
| 1980 NBA Finals | ||
| 15 | Elgin Baylor's 61-point, 22-rebound performance vs. Celtics | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 1962 NBA Finals | ||
| 16 | Kareem hooks Celtics in 2OT | |
| Game 6 | ||
| 1974 NBA Finals | ||
| 17 | MJ flu game | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 1997 NBA Finals | ||
| 18 | Derek Fisher's miracle shot | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 2004 Western Conference Semifinals | ||
| 19 | Stockton's game winner sends Jazz to Finals | |
| Game 6 | ||
| 1997 Western Conference Finals | ||
| 20 | Michael Jordan's game-winner over Craig Ehlo/Cavs | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 1989 Eastern Conference First Round | ||
| 21 | Nelson's shot, Russell's championship farewell | |
| Game 7 | ||
| 1969 NBA Finals | ||
| 22 | Michael Jordan's 3-pointers vs. Blazers | |
| Game 1 | ||
| 1992 NBA Finals | ||
| 23 | Rookies Heinsohn, Russell and Ramsey lead Celtics to first title | |
| Game 7 | ||
| 1957 NBA Finals | ||
| 24 | Pacers defeat Knicks | |
| Game 1 | ||
| 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals | ||
| 25 | Robert Horry's 3-pointer vs. Pistons | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 2005 NBA Finals | ||
| 26 | G. Henderson steal vs. Lakers | |
| Game 2 | ||
| 1984 NBA Finals | ||
| 27 | Nique vs. Bird 4th quarter duel | |
| Game 7 | ||
| 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals | ||
| 28 | Robert Horry's 3-pointer vs. Sacramento | |
| Game 4 | ||
| 2002 Western Conference Finals | ||
| 29 | West's steal and winning layup | |
| Game 3 | ||
| 1962 NBA Finals | ||
| 30 | Reggie's 25-point fourth quarter vs. Knicks | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 1994 Eastern Conference Finals | ||
| 31 | Kareem and Lakers end Boston Garden curse | |
| Game 6 | ||
| 1985 NBA Finals | ||
| 32 | John Paxson's game winner vs. Suns | |
| Game 6 | ||
| 1993 NBA Finals | ||
| 33 | Blazermania | |
| Game 6 | ||
| 1977 NBA Finals | ||
| 34 | Hakeem blocks John Starks and Knicks title quest | |
| Game 6 | ||
| 1994 NBA Finals | ||
| 35 | Bernard vs. Isiah | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 1984 Eastern Conference First Round | ||
| 36 | '''Moses 'Fo, Fo, Fo'''' | |
| Game 4 | ||
| 1983 NBA Finals | ||
| 37 | Shaq flirts with quadruple double on record-setting Lakers | |
| Game 2 | ||
| 2001 NBA Finals | ||
| 38 | Celtics 129–125 OT classic over the Lakers | |
| Game 4 | ||
| 1984 NBA Finals | ||
| 39 | Sleepy Floyd 29-point quarter, 39-point half, 51-point game! | |
| Game 4 | ||
| 1987 Western Conference Semifinals | ||
| 40 | Bird triple double, caps off 50–1 record at home | |
| Game 6 | ||
| 1986 NBA Finals | ||
| 41 | Michael Jordan switches hands vs. Lakers | |
| Game 2 | ||
| 1991 NBA Finals | ||
| 42 | The Microwave heats up; Vinnie Johnson's game winner | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 1990 NBA Finals | ||
| 43 | Kerr's game winner | |
| Game 6 | ||
| 1997 NBA Finals | ||
| 44 | Mikan leads Lakers to 1st NBA title despite broken hand | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 1949 BAA Finals | ||
| 45 | Wilt's MVP performance secures Lakers place in history | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 1972 NBA Finals | ||
| 46 | Sam Jones picket fence play | |
| Game 4 | ||
| 1969 NBA Finals | ||
| 47 | Tim Duncan's MVP performance, near quad double | |
| Game 6 | ||
| 2003 NBA Finals | ||
| 48 | Lakers defeat Blazers | |
| Game 7 | ||
| 2000 Western Conference Finals | ||
| 49 | Warriors upset Bullets | |
| Game 4 | ||
| 1975 NBA Finals | ||
| 50 | Allan Houston stuns the Heat | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 1999 Eastern Conference First Round | ||
| 51 | George King secures Nats’ NBA title | |
| Game 7 | ||
| 1955 NBA Finals | ||
| 52 | Big Game James: Worthy's triple double for Lakers | |
| Game 7 | ||
| 1988 NBA Finals | ||
| 53 | Iverson and Sixers shock Lakers | |
| Game 1 | ||
| 2001 NBA Finals | ||
| 54 | Sean Elliott's Memorial Day miracle | |
| Game 2 | ||
| 1999 Western Conference Finals | ||
| 55 | Mario Elie kiss of death | |
| Game 7 | ||
| 1995 Western Conference Semifinals | ||
| 56 | Bird's mid-air switch vs. Rockets | |
| Game 1 | ||
| 1981 NBA Finals | ||
| 57 | Smits' game winner caps furious finish | |
| Game 4 | ||
| 1995 Eastern Conference Finals | ||
| 58 | Kobe takes over | |
| Game 4 | ||
| 2000 NBA Finals | ||
| 59 | Nuggets stun Sonics | |
| Game 5 | ||
| 1994 Western Conference First Round | ||
| (tie) | Andrew Toney -- ‘The Boston Strangler’—strikes | |
| Game 7 | ||
| 1982 Eastern Conference Finals | ||
| (tie) | John Starks baseline dunk vs. Bulls | |
| Game 2 | ||
| 1993 Eastern Conference Finals | ||
| (tie) | Reggie's game-winning 3 vs. Bulls | |
| Game 4 | ||
| 1998 Eastern Conference Finals |
Numbers of moments by decades
| First round | Semifinals | Conference Finals | Finals | Total | 1940s | 1 | 1950s | 3 | 1960s | 6 | 1970s | 7 | 1980s | 19 | 1990s | 18 | 2000s | 8 | Total | 5 | 5 | 12 | 40 | 62 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | 0 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | 0 | 0 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Voters
| Name | Title / media represented |
|---|---|
| TNT | |
| AOL.com, Minneapolis Star-Tribune | |
| Hall of Famer, one of the 50 Greatest Players | |
| Hall of Famer, one of the 50 Greatest Players | |
| USA Today | |
| Hall of Famer, one of the 50 Greatest Players | |
| Hall of Famer, one of the 50 Greatest Players | |
| NBA TV, Hall of Famer | |
| NY Daily News | |
| Philadelphia Daily News | |
| Hall of Famer | |
| Sports Illustrated | |
| ABC/ESPN | |
| ABC/ESPN, one of the 50 Greatest Players | |
| 76ers Director of Statistical Information | |
| Hall of Famer, ABC/ESPN, one of the Top 10 Coaches in NBA History | |
| Hall of Famer, one of the 50 Greatest Players | |
| ESPN.com | |
| ESPN.com | |
| TNT | |
| Chicago Tribune | |
| TNT | |
| NBA TV | |
| NY Post | |
| Hall of Famer, ABC/ESPN, one of the 50 Greatest Players |
References
References
- Kerber, Fred. (2007-07-17). "Former NBA Ref Blasts Officiating". [[New York Post]].
- Knott, Tom. (2006-12-08). "Someone has to win Eastern Conference". [[The Washington Times]].
- Deveney, Sean. (2005-03-14). "Crying Foul". [[Sporting News]].
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: Jordan Jolts Jazz in Game 6". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: Magic Fills in at Center". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: Reed inspires Knicks to victory". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: Bird picks Pistons' pockets". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: "Havlicek stole the ball!"". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: The Greatest Game Ever?". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: Mr. Clutch sinks a 60-footer". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: Magic's junior, junior sky hook beats Boston". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: Pettit's revenge". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: "God Disguised as Michael Jordan"". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: Nos. 11-20". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: Nos. 21-30". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: Nos. 31-40". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: Nos. 41-50". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- "The 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: Nos. 51-60". Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.
- Hollinger, John. (June 11, 2010). "Best single-game performances: No. 3". ESPN.com..
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