Nothing gets a crowd on its feet quite like a game-winning shot. And in the NBA, where the margins of victory are often razor-thin, there have been some truly amazing game-winning shots over the years. From buzzer-beaters to half-court heaves, these are the most amazing game-winning shots in NBA history.
1. Kobe Bryant’s game-winning shot against thePhoenix Suns in 2006
2. Dwyane Wade’s game-winning shot against theBoston Celtics in 2009
3. LeBron James’ game-winning shot against theOrlando Magic in 2009
4. Carmelo Anthony’s game-winning shot against thePortland Trail Blazers in 2006
5. Dwight Howard’s game-winning shot against theCharlotte Bobcats in 2009
Michael Jordan is the clear leader when it comes to game-winning buzzer beaters in NBA history. Over his 15-season career, Jordan scored an impressive nine game-winners, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time. His clutch shooting and unrivaled ability to take over a game in the fourth quarter are just some of the reasons why Jordan is considered the greatest of all time.
The NBA Finals is the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Eastern and Western conference champions play a best-of-seven game series to determine the league champion.
The best NBA Finals games of all time are:
1970: Game 7 — New York 113, Los Angeles Lakers 99
1998: Game 6 — Chicago 87, Utah 86
1980: Game 6 — Los Angeles Lakers 123, Philadelphia 107
1997: Game 5 — Chicago 90, Utah 88
1987: Game 4 — Los Angeles Lakers 107, Boston 106
2016: Game 7 — Cleveland 93, Golden State 89
Wilt Chamberlain is one of the most dominant players in NBA history. Not only is he one of just six players with a 70-point game in his NBA career, but Chamberlain is also the only player in NBA history with multiple games of at least 70-points (he did it six times). He also has the most 60-point games in NBA history (32), and 50-point games (118). Chamberlain was a physical force on the court, and his size and strength allowed him to bully opposing players. He was an unstoppable offensive machine, and his ability to score at will made him one of the most feared players in the NBA.
James scores with 22 seconds to go, giving the Cavaliers a 109-104 lead. The game is over.
It was an incredible accomplishment by one of the greatest players to ever step on the court. On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain tallied 100 points for the Warriors in a 169-147 win, becoming the first and only player in NBA history to ever reach the century mark in a single game. It was a record that would stand for nearly four decades before being broken by Kobe Bryant in 2006.
Wilt Chamberlain is one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, and he holds the record for the most points in a game with a field goal percentage of 1000. On February 24, 1967, Chamberlain scored an astonishing 42 points against the Baltimore Bullets, shooting a perfect 20-for-20 from the field. It was an incredible display of offensive prowess, and it cemented Chamberlain’s legacy as one of the greatest players of all time.
David Thompson scored an NBA record 73 points in a game against the Detroit Pistons in 1978. Thompson was a shooting guard for the Denver Nuggets and was known for his high-scoring ability. In this interview, Thompson discusses his record-breaking game and what it was like to be one of the best scorers in the NBA.
Michael Jordan’s legendary 69-point performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers is one of the greatest moments in NBA history. Jordan was absolutely unstoppable that night, scoring at will against the helpless Cavs. It was a true display of Jordan’s greatness, and one that will be remembered forever.
The Warriors managed to beat the playoff-bound Blazers with just six active players going into the game. Steph Curry and Monta Ellis finished with 42 and 34 points respectively for the Warriors, who were down to just five players because of injuries. This was a huge win for the Warriors and it just goes to show that they are a force to be reckoned with, even when they are not at full strength.
Thompson holds the NBA record for most 3-pointers made in a regular season game with 14. Curry and Zach LaVine are tied in second place with 13 3-pointers.
It was an incredible feat and it has only happened once in the history of the United States. Wilt Chamberlain, of the National Basketball Association’s Philadelphia Warriors, scored an astonishing 100 points on March 2, 1962 against the New York Knicks. The game was played at Hersheypark Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania and it was an incredible moment in basketball history.
Timofey Mozgov had an impressive game against the Lakers, scoring 93 points. This is the second most points scored in an NBA game, behind only Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 point game. Kobe Bryant had a good game as well, scoring 81 points.
Chris Paul is one of the greatest point guards of all time, and he proved it once again in Game 6 of the Suns-Lakers series. Paul was absolutely dominant, setting an all-time NBA playoff record with 21 assists in the Suns’ victory. He also had a near-perfect shooting night, going 9-for-10 from the field and 3-for-4 from three-point range.
Paul was in complete control of the game from start to finish, picking apart the Lakers’ defense with ease. He found open teammates all night long, and they responded with big shots. It was a masterful performance from Paul, who is now cemented as one of the all-time greats.
Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. He has the most game-winning shots in NBA history. LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Joe Johnson are all great players, but they don’t come close to Jordan’s greatness.
These are the stats for some of the greatest NBA players of all time. Duncan has the most points, Malone has the most rebounds, and Stockton has the most assists. Nowitzki is the only player on this list with a title.
The table above shows the number of free throws missed by several notable NBA players. Karl Malone, Billy McKinney, Wilt Chamberlain, and Tim Perry are all included in the list. As can be seen, all of these players have missed quite a few free throws in their careers. However, it is interesting to note that Karl Malone, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, has the fewest misses of the group.
Please note that the above table lists the all-time leading scorers for the NBA. As of the 2019-2020 season, LeBron James is the active leader with 34,241 points.
The NBA has never seen a 200-point game. The closest any team has come was in 1983, when the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 186–184. This is the most points any team has scored in an NBA game.
Howard then re-signed with the Bullets on August 5. He became the first player in NBA history to sign a contract worth more than $100 million; his seven-year contract was worth $105 million (equivalent to $181,000,000 in 2021).
Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most dominant players in the history of the NBA. He is a four-time champion, a three-time Finals MVP and a 15-time All-Star. He is also one of only five players in history to receive a 99 rating in NBA 2K, the highest rating possible.
It’s no surprise that Rudy Gobert has the best career true shooting percentage, at 671 percent. The big man has been putting up monster numbers since he entered the league, and his dominance on the defensive end is second to none. Gobert is a truly special player, and it’s amazing to see him atop the leaderboard in this category.
LeBron James is one of the most accomplished NBA players of all time. He has achieved many feats that other players have not. In particular, he became the youngest player ever to reach 5,000 career points in the 2005-06 season. This is an incredible accomplishment and one that shows how much LeBron has accomplished in his career.
Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game against the Raptors in 2006 is one of the best performances in NBA history. Relive one of the best performances in NBA history: Kobe Bryant’s 81-point barrage against Toronto in 2006.
This is an amazing accomplishment by Jokic and puts him in some pretty elite company. It’s a testament to his hard work and dedication to his craft and it’s something that the Nuggets and their fans can be very proud of. Jokic is still young and has a lot of basketball left to play, so it will be fun to see how much higher he can climb on the all-time scoring list. Congratulations, Jokic!
David Robinson is a legend in the basketball world, and 28 years ago he made history when he played an outstanding game against the Los Angeles Clippers. On April 24, 1994, Robinson scored 71 points in a 112-97 victory at the Clippers, setting a new career high. This incredible performance is still remembered by basketball fans today, and it serves as a reminder of Robinson’s immense talent and skill.
Wilt Chamberlain’s 78 points against the LA Lakers is still an impressive record. His 50% shooting from the field is also an amazing accomplishment. Unfortunately, the Warriors lost the game. Chamberlain’s performance is one of the many greats in NBA history.
Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game against the Raptors in 2006 was one of the best performances in NBA history. The Black Mamba put on a show that will never be forgotten, finishing with an astonishing 81 points, 16 rebounds and 7 assists. It was a truly remarkable performance and one that cemented Kobe’s place as one of the greatest players of all time.
This was an incredible game between two amazing teams. The Lakers were led by their star player, Jerry West, who scored a game-high 38 points. The Warriors were led by their star player, Rick Barry, who scored 36 points. The Lakers won the game by a score of 162-99.
It’s a shame that six NBA teams have never made it to the Finals, especially when you consider the fact that some of them have been around for decades. The Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Charlotte Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans have all had their fair share of good seasons, but unfortunately, they’ve never been able to put it all together and make a run at the championship. Here’s hoping that one of these teams can finally break through and make it to the Finals in the near future.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the all-time leading scorer in the NBA, with 1,5602 points. LeBron James is second with 1,3913 points, followed by Karl Malone with 1,4764 points. Kobe Bryant is fourth with 1,346 points.
Most dunks in a game is a record held by three players. Xavier Gibson, DeAndre Jordan and Jelani Poston all have four dunks in a game.
In the lowest scoring game of all time, the Fort Wayne Pistons beat the Minneapolis Lakers 19-18 that day. In a game where neither team could get going offensively, the Pistons were able to come out on top thanks to some tough defense. This game is a testament to the old adage that “defense wins championships.”
The Los Angeles Lakers have the longest winning streak in NBA history. They won 33 straight games in the 1971-1972 season. They had a record of 69-13 and went on to win the NBA Finals.
Despite both Nicolo Melli and Maxi Kleber playing over 30 minutes in the Dallas Mavericks’ last game, neither of them were able to score a single point. This is just one of many examples of NBA players having an off night when it comes to shooting. Some other famous examples include Kobe Bryant, who once shot 0-for-12 from the field, and Shaquille O’Neal, who once shot just 1-for-10 from the free throw line. While it’s definitely frustrating for players and fans alike when this happens, it’s just part of the game.
1. Michael Jordan’s game-winning shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1989 NBA Playoffs
2. Kobe Bryant’s game-winning shot against the Phoenix Suns in the 2006 NBA Playoffs
3. LeBron James’ game-winning shot against the Orlando Magic in the 2009 NBA Playoffs
4. Dwyane Wade’s game-winning shot against the Dallas Mavericks in the 2006 NBA Finals
5. Ray Allen’s game-winning three-pointer against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 NBA Finals
The most amazing game-winning shots in NBA history are a testament to the skill, dedication, and determination of the players who make them. These clutch shots are often the difference between winning and losing, and the players who make them are heroes to their teams and fans. Every game-winning shot is special, but some are truly unforgettable.
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