NBA History | Memorable plays & moments in playoff history

Memorable playoff buzzer-beaters through the years

The NBA has seen no shortage of playoff game-winners over the years.

May 17, 2021

Kobe Bryant's OT game-winners against the Suns in 2006

This date in history: Kobe's winner vs. Suns in '06

Go back to 2006 when Lakers legend Kobe Bryant sank the game-winning shot at the buzzer in overtime of Game 4 against the Suns.

May 17, 2017

This date in history: Kawhi Leonard hits a game winner

On this date in 2019: Kawhi's shot ousts 76ers

in Game 7, Kawhi Leonard's game-winner gave the Toronto Raptors a 92-90 victory over the 76ers

May 12, 2020

On this date: Pierce 'called game' vs. Hawks in 2015

On May 9, 2015 Paul Pierce banks in shot at the buzzer to beat the Hawks, I called game!.

May 9, 2022

TDIH: Charles Barkley Game-Winner vs Spurs

On this date: Barkley's shot ousts Spurs in 1993

On May 20, 1993 Charles Barkley knocks down the game-winner vs the Spurs!

May 20, 2022

On this date: Mario Elie eliminates Suns with 'Kiss of Death' corner 3

On this date: Elie's corner 3 ousts Suns in 1995

On May 20, 1995, Mario Elie sank a 3-pointer from the corner with 7.1 seconds remaining, lifting Houston to a 115-114 win over Phoenix in Game 7 of their West semifinal series.

May 20, 2021

“Memorial Day Miracle”

Sean Elliott hits the tightrope 3 to cap the Spurs incredible comeback victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

May 25, 2020

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!

June 7, 2022

Great hustle plays in NBA Finals history

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

June 1, 2022

Great steals in Finals history

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

July 19, 2021

Some Great Playoffs and Finals Dunks in NBA History

Great dunks in Playoffs & NBA Finals history

Take a watch of some of the best dunks in NBA history from the Playoffs and the Finals!

May 15, 2022

Some great dunks in NBA Conference Finals history

Great dunks in conference finals history

Before the Conference Finals series tip off, take a look back at some great dunks from throughout NBA history that happened in the Conference Finals!

May 16, 2022

Some of the Best Clutch Plays in Conference Finals History

Stepping up big with a Finals appearance on the line, take a look back at some of the top clutch plays in Conference Finals History!

May 18, 2022

This Day in History: Tayshaun Prince clutch chasedown block vs IND

On this date: Tayshaun Prince's clutch block in '04

On May 24, 2004 Tayshaun Prince saved the game for the Pistons with an improbable chasedown block in the final minute of the 4th quarter!

May 24, 2022

Some Other Great Moments in Conference Finals History

Take a look back at some more of the top moments in the Conference Finals!

May 17, 2022

This Day in History: Hakeem Olajuwon dream shake vs SAS

On this date: Hakeem's iconic 'Dream shake' vs. Spurs

On May 24, 1995 Hakeem Olajuwon got David Robinson in the air with some great footwork before hitting the layup

May 24, 2022

Some Great Clutch Plays in NBA Conference Semifinals History

Clutch plays in conference semifinals history

Before the second round of the Playoffs tips off, take a look back at some great clutch plays from throughout NBA history that happened in the Conference Semifinals of the Playoffs!

April 30, 2022

TDIH: Michael Jordan Hits Another Game-Winner vs CLE

On this date: MJ eliminates Cavs in 1993

On May 17, 1993 Michael Jordan knocked down a contested fadeaway at the buzzer to defeat the Cavaliers in the Playoffs, his second game-winner against Cleveland!

May 17, 2022

Some great historical Playoff clutch steals and blocks

Great steals & blocks in NBA playoffs history

After Jrue Holidays clutch defensive plays in game 5, take a look back at some more great historical clutch steals and blocks from NBA Playoff history!

May 13, 2022

On This Date: Larry Bird's clutch steal vs. Detroit

This date in history: Bird's steal vs. Pistons in '87

On May 26, 1987, Celtics legend Larry Bird registered one of the more famous steals in NBA history in Game 5 of the East Finals.

May 27, 2020

This Day in History: Baron Davis epic poster slam vs UTA

On this date: Davis' poster jam on AK-47 in 2007

On May 11, 2007 Baron Davis took flight for a massive dunk in one of the top plays from the Warriors We Believe run!

May 11, 2022

Legendary Moments in History: Wilkins-Bird Game 7 Duel

Legendary Moments: Wilkins vs. Bird in 1988

On May 22, 1988, Larry Bird and Dominique Wilkins squared off for one of the greatest one-on-one battles in NBA playoff history.

May 22, 2018

TDIH: We Believe Warriors Upset the No. 1 Seed Mavericks

On this date: 'We Believe' Warriors upset Mavs

On May 3, 2007 the No. 8 seed Golden State Warriors upset the No. 1 seed Dallas Mavericks in Game 6, becoming the first No. 8 seed to win a best-of-7 Playoff series

May 3, 2022

On this date in 1984: Bernard King vs. Isiah Thomas in first round

On this date in 1984: Thomas, King wage epic duel

On April 27, 1984, Isiah Thomas and Bernard King engaged in a great playoff shoot-out in Game 5 of the Pistons-Knicks series in the first round of the 1984 playoffs.

April 27, 2021

Ralph Sampson's improbable winner eliminates Lakers in 1986 playoffs

Ralph Sampson's improbable winner ousts Lakers in 1986

Ralph Sampson hit one of the wildest shots in NBA history to send the Houston Rockets to The 1986 Finals.

May 21, 2020

This date in history | Lakers rally in Game 7 vs. Portland

On this date in 2000: Lakers' epic Game 7 rally

Trailing by 15 points in Game 7 of the 2000 West finals, the Lakers come back to win behind Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal.

June 4, 2020

Legendary Moments in NBA History: Jordan Over Ehlo 'The Shot'

This date in history: MJ's shot ousts Cavs in 1989

On May 7, 1989, Michael Jordan sinks 'The Shot' in Game 5 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers.

May 7, 2018

Legendary Moments In NBA History: Jordan Scores 63

On this date in 1986: MJ scores 63 vs. Celtics

On April 20, 1986, Michael Jordan dominated the Boston Celtics for 63 points in Game 2 of the first-round series

April 19, 2018

On this date: John Stockton's buzzer-beating 3 sends Jazz to 1997 Finals

On this date: Stockton's 3 sends Jazz to 1997 Finals

John Stockton drains a 3-pointer at the buzzer to eliminate the Rockets in Game 6 and send the Jazz to their first NBA Finals.

May 29, 2020

Reggie Miller delivers game-winner in 1998 playoffs

On May 25, 1998, the Pacers got a clutch 3-pointer from Reggie Miller with :00.7 left in Game 4 to beat the Bulls and tie the East finals at 2-2.

May 25, 2021

Unedited: Damian Lillard's dagger vs. OKC

Take a behind-the-scenes look back at Damian Lillard's series-ending game-winner against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the first round in the 2019 playoffs.

April 23, 2020

This Date in History: LeBron James takes over, scores 25 straight points

This Date in History: LeBron scores 25 straight

On May 31st 2007, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Detroit Pistons in game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. In the final minutes of the game, LeBron scored 25 consecutive points including a game-winner layup. His stat line of the night was 48 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals.

May 30, 2021

LeBron James' game-winner vs. Orlando in 2009

This date in history: LeBron's shot vs. Magic in '09

LeBron James puts away the Magic with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer in Game 2 of the 2009 Eastern Conference finals.

April 26, 2018