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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!

"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!

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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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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Hops on display at 2015 NBA All-Star 📈 Six consecutive All-Star selections from 2015-2020 with the Toronto Raptors... KLow will forever be a LEGEND in Toronto!

Hops on display at 2015 NBA All-Star 📈 Six consecutive All-Star selections from 2015-2020 with the Toronto Raptors... KLow will forever be a LEGEND in Toronto!

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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 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 👀

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On this day in 2014... Manu Ginóbili threw down a poster jam in Game 5 of San Antonio's NBA Finals series-clinching victory 🏆

On this day in 2014... Manu Ginóbili threw down a poster jam in Game 5 of San Antonio's NBA Finals series-clinching victory 🏆

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"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!

"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!

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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!

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!

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Allan Houston 🤝 Jeremy Sochan The former and current No. 20 celebrated the Knicks' championship together in a full circle moment!

Allan Houston 🤝 Jeremy Sochan The former and current No. 20 celebrated the Knicks' championship together in a full circle moment!

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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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!

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!

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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 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 🔥

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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!

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!

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10/28/2009: James Harden's 1st triple 👌 The Beard ranks 2nd all-time in 3-pointers made. After last night... he ranks 10th all-time in scoring!

10/28/2009: James Harden's 1st triple 👌 The Beard ranks 2nd all-time in 3-pointers made. After last night... he ranks 10th all-time in scoring!

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Hats, cake, candles… flashback to '09 when teammates celebrated LeBron James at 25 🥳 The all-time scoring leader turns 41 today!

Hats, cake, candles… flashback to '09 when teammates celebrated LeBron James at 25 🥳 The all-time scoring leader turns 41 today!

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Remembering Stacey King (1967-2026)

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🏆 Best Plays from NBA Finals Game 4s, pre-2000 🏆 A few standouts... ▪️ Jordan's and-1 slam ▪️ Stockton's full-court pass to Malone ▪️ Dr. J's iconic baseline scoop Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips tomorrow night at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

🏆 Best Plays from NBA Finals Game 4s, pre-2000 🏆 A few standouts... ▪️ Jordan's and-1 slam ▪️ Stockton's full-court pass to Malone ▪️ Dr. J's iconic baseline scoop Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips tomorrow night at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

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🏆 Best Plays from NBA Finals Game 3s, post-2000 🏆 A few standouts... ▪️ Irving back to James for the slam ▪️ Fisher's and-1 through multiple defenders ▪️ Cameron Johnson's monster jam ▪️ Payton's clutch shot with 9.3 seconds left Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips tonight at 8:30pm/et on ABC and ESPN!

🏆 Best Plays from NBA Finals Game 3s, post-2000 🏆 A few standouts... ▪️ Irving back to James for the slam ▪️ Fisher's and-1 through multiple defenders ▪️ Cameron Johnson's monster jam ▪️ Payton's clutch shot with 9.3 seconds left Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips tonight at 8:30pm/et on ABC and ESPN!

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Muggsy Bogues defied all odds playing in the NBA at 5'3"... a true one-of-a-kind 🌟 🎉 12th pick in 1987 🎉 14-year NBA career 🎉 7.6 APG (21st all-time) 🎉 Averaged double-double in 1993-94 HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY, Tyrone Muggsy Bogues!

Muggsy Bogues defied all odds playing in the NBA at 5'3"... a true one-of-a-kind 🌟 🎉 12th pick in 1987 🎉 14-year NBA career 🎉 7.6 APG (21st all-time) 🎉 Averaged double-double in 1993-94 HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY, Tyrone Muggsy Bogues!

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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 💯

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 💯

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Michael Jordan’s iconic dunk-to-layup hand switch vs. the Lakers in the Finals was 32 years ago today! #NBAVault

Michael Jordan’s iconic dunk-to-layup hand switch vs. the Lakers in the Finals was 32 years ago today! #NBAVault

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🏆 Best Plays from NBA Finals Game 4s, post-2000 🏆 A few standouts... ▪️ Shaq's poster slam ▪️ Giannis' big-time swat ▪️ Derek Fisher's game-tying 3 Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips tonight at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

🏆 Best Plays from NBA Finals Game 4s, post-2000 🏆 A few standouts... ▪️ Shaq's poster slam ▪️ Giannis' big-time swat ▪️ Derek Fisher's game-tying 3 Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips tonight at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

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KG took the whole #USABMNT on 1-on-1 back in 2000 😤

KG took the whole #USABMNT on 1-on-1 back in 2000 😤

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"BLOCKED BY JAMES!" "IT'S GOOD! KYRIE IRVING FROM DOWNTOWN!" "IT'S OVER. CLEVELAND IS A CITY OF CHAMPIONS." 10 years ago today... Cavs/Warriors Game 7 💯

"BLOCKED BY JAMES!" "IT'S GOOD! KYRIE IRVING FROM DOWNTOWN!" "IT'S OVER. CLEVELAND IS A CITY OF CHAMPIONS." 10 years ago today... Cavs/Warriors Game 7 💯

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FEB. 26, 2016: KYLE LOWRY ERUPTS FOR 43. A career-high night for a franchise all-time great 🤩 Congrats on retiring as a Raptor, Kyle Lowry!

FEB. 26, 2016: KYLE LOWRY ERUPTS FOR 43. A career-high night for a franchise all-time great 🤩 Congrats on retiring as a Raptor, Kyle Lowry!

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June 13, 2019: Kyle Lowry (26p, 7r, 10a in G6) helps the Toronto Raptors capture their first NBA title 🏆 Congrats on an incredible career, Kyle Lowry!

June 13, 2019: Kyle Lowry (26p, 7r, 10a in G6) helps the Toronto Raptors capture their first NBA title 🏆 Congrats on an incredible career, Kyle Lowry!

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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!

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!

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🏆 Best Plays from NBA Finals Game 5s, pre-2000 🏆 A few standouts... ▪️ The Dream's putback slam ▪️ Pippen's fast break and-1 ▪️ MJ's go-ahead triple in the “Flu Game” Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips tomorrow night at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

🏆 Best Plays from NBA Finals Game 5s, pre-2000 🏆 A few standouts... ▪️ The Dream's putback slam ▪️ Pippen's fast break and-1 ▪️ MJ's go-ahead triple in the “Flu Game” Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips tomorrow night at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

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On this day in 2003... Paul Pierce TOLD THE TRUTH, capping his explosive 21-point 3rd quarter with this iconic jumper 🔥 He finished with 37p, 10r and 7a in the Celtics' Game 4 win!

On this day in 2003... Paul Pierce TOLD THE TRUTH, capping his explosive 21-point 3rd quarter with this iconic jumper 🔥 He finished with 37p, 10r and 7a in the Celtics' Game 4 win!

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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!

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!

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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 🤯

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 🤯

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7 years ago today... Kawhi's GAME-WINNER in Game 7 vs. the 76ers 🤯 Toronto would advance to the Eastern Conference Finals!

7 years ago today... Kawhi's GAME-WINNER in Game 7 vs. the 76ers 🤯 Toronto would advance to the Eastern Conference Finals!

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On this day in 2004... Derek Fisher hit one of the most iconic postseason shots in NBA history with 0.4 seconds left in Game 5 of Round 2, giving the Lakers a 3-2 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs! Lakers would go onto win the series 4-2 🔥

On this day in 2004... Derek Fisher hit one of the most iconic postseason shots in NBA history with 0.4 seconds left in Game 5 of Round 2, giving the Lakers a 3-2 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs! Lakers would go onto win the series 4-2 🔥

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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!

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!

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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!

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!

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