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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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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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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!

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!

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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 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 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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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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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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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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"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 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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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 2006... KOBE'S MEMORABLE DUNK 🔥😮

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

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

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

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"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 🔥

"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 🔥

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

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

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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!

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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🏆 Best Plays from NBA Finals Game 3s, pre-2000 🏆 A few standouts... ▪️ MJ's acrobatic reverse finish ▪️ Olajuwon's spin cycle ▪️ Magic's pass through multiple defenders ▪️ Jerry West's game-winning layup and beyond-halfcourt shot to force overtime Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips tomorrow at 8:30pm/et on ABC and ESPN!

🏆 Best Plays from NBA Finals Game 3s, pre-2000 🏆 A few standouts... ▪️ MJ's acrobatic reverse finish ▪️ Olajuwon's spin cycle ▪️ Magic's pass through multiple defenders ▪️ Jerry West's game-winning layup and beyond-halfcourt shot to force overtime Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips tomorrow at 8:30pm/et on ABC and ESPN!

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

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

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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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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 🔥

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 🔥

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

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

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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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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!

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!

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🏆 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!

🏆 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!

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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 🔥

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 🔥

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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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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!

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!

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Remembering Rick Adelman (1946-2026)

Remembering Rick Adelman (1946-2026)

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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

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

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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!

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!

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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!

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!

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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.

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.

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On this day in 1999... Sean Elliott (22 PTS, 8-10 FGM, 6-7 3PM) tiptoed the sideline and nailed this game-winning 3-pointer with 9 seconds left in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs would go on to win their first NBA championship in franchise history 🏆 This year's matchup will be a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals with Game 1 tipping off at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

On this day in 1999... Sean Elliott (22 PTS, 8-10 FGM, 6-7 3PM) tiptoed the sideline and nailed this game-winning 3-pointer with 9 seconds left in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs would go on to win their first NBA championship in franchise history 🏆 This year's matchup will be a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals with Game 1 tipping off at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

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