2 Hours of the NBA’s WILDEST ENDINGS So Far! ?| Pt.2
In the second part of this video, we’ll take a look at some of the wildest NBA endings ever. We’ll see legendary 3-pointers, buzzer-beaters, and unexpected comebacks.
Legendary endings
One of the wildest NBA endings ever was when Michael Jordan hit the legendary 3-pointer to beat the Utah Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals. Jordan scored 35 points in the fourth quarter, including the 3-pointer from the corner to put the Chicago Bulls ahead.
Another unforgettable ending was when Ray Allen hit the 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds left to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat in the 2013 NBA Finals. Allen scored 19 points in the final quarter, including the 3-pointer to put the Celtics ahead.
Unexpected endings
Some of the wildest NBA endings are the most unexpected ones. For example, in 2011, the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals despite being down 2-1 in the series. The Warriors won the next three games, including the decisive game with a score of 103-90.
Another unexpected ending was when the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023 playoff series. The Grizzlies were down 3-1 in the series, but they won the next three games to win the series overall.
Comeback endings
Some of the wildest NBA endings are the comeback endings. For example, in 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals despite being down 3-1 in the series. The Cavaliers won the next three games, including the decisive game with a score of 93-89.
Another comeback ending was when the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals. The Bucks were down 2-0 in the series, but they won the next four games to win the series overall.
Conclusion
The NBA has a long history of wild endings. We’ve seen legendary 3-pointers, buzzer-beaters, and unexpected comebacks. These endings are a part of what makes the NBA so exciting and entertaining to watch.
Here are some other wild NBA endings we’ve seen in the past:
- The Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1984 NBA Finals with Larry Bird’s 3-pointer with 15 seconds left.
- The Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks in the 1993 NBA Finals with John Paxson’s 3-pointer with 3.4 seconds left.
- The Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals with Dirk Nowitzki’s 3-pointer with 3.2 seconds left.
- The Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals with Kawhi Leonard’s 3-pointer with 10 seconds left.