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"Still waiting for a smile out of you. You're up 2-0. What's the story? Are you not happy?" KOBE: "What's there to be happy about?" "You're up 2-0." KOBE: "Job's not finished. Job finished? I don't think so." This moment happened 17 years ago today!

Today in NBA history... Clyde Drexler (33 PTS, 13-20 FGM) with the JAM on the fast break in Game 2 of the 1990 NBA Finals 👀 Portland would even the series, 1-1!

June 5, 1994: Patrick Ewing's putback dunk 😤 His go-ahead slam would lead the Knicks to victory in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Pacers!

On this day in 1997... MJ's buzzer-beater capped the Bulls’ thrilling win in Game 1 of the 1997 NBA Finals! Jordan: 31 PTS (19 in 2H), 8 AST Pippen: 27 PTS, 9 REB, 3 STL, 4 BLK

On this day in NBA history... Ralph Sampson's game-winner in Game 5 of the 1986 Western Conference Finals clinches Houston's second NBA Finals appearance in six seasons 👀

On this day in 1993... John Starks went baseline for this iconic dunk in Game 2 of the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals! Knicks look to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 tonight against the Cavs at 8pm/et on ESPN!

AD had Kevin Hart to break his fall on Christmas Day 2019 🤣 #NBAXmas adds another 5 games to its history tomorrow, beginning at 12pm/et on ABC &amp; ESPN!

On this day in 1989... Michael Jordan took flight for the big-time dunk in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals ✈️

MJ and Phil rocked the same sneakers on this day in 1989! #NBAKicks

45 years ago today... Julius Erving brought out this ICONIC circus finish in Game 4 of the 1980 NBA Finals 🤯

"This is gonna be your league in a little while... but I appreciate you letting us get one." 😂 Always gracious in both victory and defeat, Tim Duncan shares a moment with a young LeBron James following their battle in the 2007 NBA Finals. Happy 50th birthday, Tim Duncan!

On this day in 2011... Kevin Durant slammed home this monster dunk against Dallas in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals!

On this day in 1970... Jerry West's BEYOND HALF-COURT SHOT to force OT in Game 3 of the NBA Finals 🤯

On this day in 2006... KOBE'S MEMORABLE DUNK 🔥😮

On this day in 2012... Rajon Rondo had everyone fooled with this fake pass before driving to the basket for the easy layup in Game 4 of Round 1 vs. Atlanta! Rondo finished with 20 PTS, 16 AST, 3 STL 🔥

On this day in 1988... The Human Highlight Film Dominique Wilkins 🏀 got UP for this powerful putback slam!

"It's just one of those nights..." It’s the 10-year anniversary of 'Game 6 Klay' 😏 On the brink of elimination in the WCF, Golden State needed a hero and Klay Thompson answered the call! 41 PTS and 11 3PM, which set a new NBA record for most 3PM in a postseason game 🔥

TODAY IN NBA HISTORY... 04/29/94: Clyde Drexler’s HIGH finger roll 😳 He would finish Game 1 vs. Houston with a team-high 26 points on 11-20 shooting!

Half man, half amazing! On this day in 1999, Vince Carter threw down this jaw-dropping 360 dunk vs the Cavs 🤯

TODAY IN NBA HISTORY... 4/30/1991: Michael Jordan's big-time poster slam 💥 He would finish Game 3 vs. New York with a game-high 33 PTS, 7 AST, and 6 STL!

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The Knicks have won 8 straight road postseason games, tying the NBA record for a single postseason! The only other team to do this in NBA history? The Lakers in 2001 🤯

25 years ago today: Allen Iverson's unforgettable step-back jumper in OT in Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals 🙌 48 points in the win for AI!

Today in NBA history... Dr. J's two impressive THROWDOWNS in Game 6 of the 1977 NBA Finals ‼️

15 YEARS AGO TODAY... Dirk Nowitzki drove in the game-winning left-handed layup in Game 2 of the 2011 NBA Finals to even the series at 1-1!

ON THIS DAY IN 2000... Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's ICONIC alley-oop capped a 15-point Q4 comeback against Portland in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals 🔥

10 YEARS SINCE 'GAME 6 KLAY' WAS BORN. 41 points. 11-18 from downtown. 40 minutes. A performance that will live in the record books forever 💯

TDIH: LARRY JOHNSON'S 4-POINT PLAY 😳 The Knicks would defeat the Pacers in Game 3 of the 1999 Eastern Conference Finals!

34 YEARS AGO TODAY... Michael Jordan dropped 35 PTS (6 3PM) in the first half of Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals and delivered his iconic shrug!

On this day in 1991... MJ’s mid-air switch for the left-handed layup 👀 Chicago would go on to defeat Los Angeles in Game 2 of the NBA Finals to even up the series!

🏆 Best Plays from NBA Finals Game 2s, pre-2000 🏆 A few standouts... ▪️ Jordan's 13th consecutive FG ▪️ Drexler's poster dunk ▪️ Bird's takeaway and reverse layup finish Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips tonight at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

On this day in 1989... Michael Jordan stole it, saved it, and finished through contact on a circus shot against Detroit in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals 🔥

AN NBA FINALS REMATCH LOADING... Fueled by 22-year-old Finals MVP Tim Duncan (27.4 PPG, 14.0 RPG, 2.2 BPG), the San Antonio Spurs won their first NBA title in 1999 against the Knicks 🏆 Fast forward to 2026... They do battle again starting Wednesday at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

Some of the most memorable NBA Finals Game 1 moments before 2000 include: ▪️ Jordan's buzzer-beater vs. Utah ▪️ Dr. J's poster slam ▪️ Bird's OREB into left-handed finish Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs tips off tomorrow night at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

Remembering Rick Adelman (1946-2026)

Spurs vs. Thunder will be the first Western Conference Finals Game 7 since Warriors vs. Rockets in 2018! Steph Curry: 27 PTS, 7 3PM, 10 AST, 4 STL Kevin Durant: 34 PTS, 5 3PM, 3 BLK SAS/OKC Game 7: Sat, 8pm/et, NBC &amp; Peacock

Some of the most memorable NBA Finals Game 1 moments since 2000 include: ▪️ Iverson's iconic crossover ▪️ Curry's deep buzzer-beater 3 ▪️ Kobe's big-time poster slam Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs tips off tonight at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

Last Western Conference Finals series tied 2-2? 2018. No. 1 Houston vs. No. 2 Golden State 🍿 The series went seven games, with the Warriors coming out on top and would go on to become NBA Champions!

Game 7s: where star players shine ✨ Like Charles Barkley (44 PTS, 24 REB) in the 1993 Western Conference Finals! The 1992-93 Kia America NBA MVP led Phoenix to its second NBA Finals berth in franchise history.

AD had Kevin Hart to break his fall on Christmas Day 2019 🤣 #NBAXmas adds another 5 games to its history tomorrow, beginning at 12pm/et on ABC & ESPN!

Spurs vs. Thunder will be the first Western Conference Finals Game 7 since Warriors vs. Rockets in 2018! Steph Curry: 27 PTS, 7 3PM, 10 AST, 4 STL Kevin Durant: 34 PTS, 5 3PM, 3 BLK SAS/OKC Game 7: Sat, 8pm/et, NBC & Peacock