Was it D-Mase with the halfcourt alley-oop? The rook with the game-winner in his first playoff game ever? Or Kobe with the sick twisting layup?

What did you think was the best play of the first round? In "Run It Back," NBA.com combed the video archives to find the best highlights from the first eight series of '04.

Watch the video, then vote for your favorite on the right. We'll also be doing Run It Back recaps for the second round and conference finals, so check back at the conclusion of each.


Anthony: 'Ooping it up
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Timberwolves in Game 3, thanks to enthusiastic slams like this one.
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Bryant: Acrobatics
Just when you think you have Kobe stopped ... well, you don't.
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Bryant: Steal and score
The great players come up big with the game on the line. Kobe's a great player.
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Davis: Double-pump 3
Miami plays decent defense on Baron, but to no avail; he still drains the long jumper.
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Francis: Over his head
Steve Francis makes the hardwood his big-top with this circus shot against the Lakers.
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Garnett: Lane train
The Nuggets learned it's best to get out of the way the KG Express is coming down the lane.
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Ginobili: Turn-the-corner slam
Handling like a Ferrari, Manu makes a hairpin, then rises for the dunk against Memphis.
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Kidd: My favorite Martin
Jason Kidd goes off the glass on the break to Kenyon Martin for the flush.
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Mason: You throw it, I'll get it
Damon Jones tosses renowned flyer Desmond Mason the 'oop from midcourt.
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O'Neal: Timely putback
Shaq makes the most of a Kobe airball for the game-winner against Houston.
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Wade: The rook with the winner
First season? First playoff game? Miami's Dwyane Wade shows no jitters in hitting the game-winner against the Hornets.
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