NBA History | Great Finals plays & moments

This Date in NBA History: Ray Allen's clutch 3-pointer vs SAS in 2013

TDIH: Ray Allen's clutch 3-pointer vs SAS in 2013

On June 18, 2013 Ray Allen knocked down one of the most amazing shots in NBA history to tie the game for the Miami Heat!

NBAHistory: Magic Johnson (1987, 1988), Michael Jordan, and LeBron James (2017, 2018) highlights averaging 20+ points & 10+ assists in a Finals series

Magic, Jordan, and LeBron avg 20+ pts and 10+ ast in Finals series

Stat: Jamal Murray is the 4th player in NBA history to average 20+ points and 10+ assists in a Finals series, joining: Magic Johnson (1987, 1988), Michael Jordan (1991), LeBron James (2017, 2018)

Shaquille O'Neal Finals MVP vs. Nets in 2002

Shaquille O'Neal Finals MVP vs. Nets in 2002

In honor of Nikola Jokic becoming the first Center to win Finals MVP since Shaquille O'Neal, take a look back at some of Shaq's best plays from the 2002 NBA Finals!

NBA Finals Vault: Great historical Game 5 plays

NBA Finals Vault: Great historical Game 5 plays

Check out some of the best Game 5 plays in NBA Finals History!

NBA Finals Vault: Great historical Game 4 plays

NBA Finals Vault: Great historical Game 4 plays

Dr. J's baseline scoop. Magic's junior skyhook. LeBron's self-alley oop. Game 4 of the Finals has delivered iconic moments.

James Worthy (36pt, 16reb, 10ast in 1988) Finals Performance

James Worthy Triple Double Finals

Stat: Nikola Jokic is the 3rd player in NBA history to record 30+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 10+ assists in a Finals game, joining LBJ & Worthy!

LeBron James (39pts, 16reb, 11ast in 2015) Finals Performance

LBJ (39pts, 16reb, 11ast) Finals Performance

Stat: Nikola Jokic is the 3rd player in NBA history to record 30+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 10+ assists in a Finals game, joining LBJ & Worthy!

Best of NBA Finals Game 2 Phantom

Best of NBA Finals Game 2 Phantom

Check out some of the best moments from Game 2 through the lens of our phantom camera!

NBA Finals Vault: Great historical Game 3 plays

NBA Finals Vault: Great historical Game 3 plays

Check out some of the best Game 3 plays in NBA Finals History!

Revisiting great plays in NBA Finals history

Revisiting great plays in NBA Finals history

Take a look back at some of the greatest plays in NBA Finals history!

Great hustle plays in NBA Finals history

Great hustle plays in NBA Finals history

Take a look back at some of the great hustle plays from NBA Finals history!

Best Finals Performances Since 2015

Best Finals performances since 2015

Clutch baskets, defensive stands and more mark this look back at some of the best NBA Finals performances since 2015.

Great long-distance shots in NBA Finals history

Great long-distance shots in Finals history

Jordan Poole added himself to the list of players to knock down a shot from way downtown in the Finals!

Great steals in Finals history

Great steals in Finals history

Check out some of the most iconic and game-changing steals from throughout the years from the NBA Finals.

NBA Finals history: Great plays from Game 1s

Great plays from Game 1s in Finals history

From iconic buzzer-beating shots to hustle plays and epic dunks, relive these great moments from Game 1s past in NBA Finals lore.

Great plays from Game 2s in NBA Finals history

Great plays from Game 2s in NBA Finals history

Take a look back at some of the great plays from Game 2s in NBA Finals history!

Great plays from Game 3s in NBA Finals history

Great plays from Game 3s in Finals history

Take a look back at some of the great plays from Game 3s in NBA Finals history!

Great plays from Game 4s in NBA Finals history

Great plays from Game 4s in Finals history

Take a look back at some of the great plays from Game 4s in NBA Finals history!

Great plays from Game 5s in NBA Finals history

Great plays from Game 5s in Finals history

Take a look back at some of the great plays from Game 5s in NBA Finals history!

Great Plays from Game 6's in NBA Finals History

Great Plays from Game 6's in NBA Finals History

Take a look back at some of the great plays from Game 6's in NBA Finals history!