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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 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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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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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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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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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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"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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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 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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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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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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"HAVILCEK STEALS IT. HAVILCEK STOLE THE BALL!" The iconic call from Celtics' announcer Johnny Most perfectly summarized the frantic end to Game 7 between the Sixers and Celtics on April 15th, 1965. The two rivals duel again for a record 9th Game 7 at 7:30 PM ET on NBC/Peacock!

"HAVILCEK STEALS IT. HAVILCEK STOLE THE BALL!" The iconic call from Celtics' announcer Johnny Most perfectly summarized the frantic end to Game 7 between the Sixers and Celtics on April 15th, 1965. The two rivals duel again for a record 9th Game 7 at 7:30 PM ET on NBC/Peacock!

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On this day in 2012... JR Smith drove baseline and threw down a powerful windmill slam vs. Miami!

On this day in 2012... JR Smith drove baseline and threw down a powerful windmill slam vs. Miami!

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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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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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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 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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Remembering Rick Adelman (1946-2026)

Remembering Rick Adelman (1946-2026)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Today in NBA history... May 27, 2023: Derrick White's unbelievable game-winner vs. Miami! Boston became the fourth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 0-3 in a postseason series 👀

Today in NBA history... May 27, 2023: Derrick White's unbelievable game-winner vs. Miami! Boston became the fourth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 0-3 in a postseason series 👀

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In 1999, the Knicks became the first 8th seed to reach the NBA Finals! 27 years later, New York is back in the Finals and looking to win their first NBA championship since 1973 🏆 Game 1 is Wednesday 6/3 at 8:30pm/et on ABC

In 1999, the Knicks became the first 8th seed to reach the NBA Finals! 27 years later, New York is back in the Finals and looking to win their first NBA championship since 1973 🏆 Game 1 is Wednesday 6/3 at 8:30pm/et on ABC

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Miller vs. Ewing. Pacers at Knicks. ECF Game 7 in 1994. A back-and-forth battle saw the Knicks clinch their first NBA Finals berth since 1973! New York goes for its first NBA championship in 53 years starting Wednesday 🏆

Miller vs. Ewing. Pacers at Knicks. ECF Game 7 in 1994. A back-and-forth battle saw the Knicks clinch their first NBA Finals berth since 1973! New York goes for its first NBA championship in 53 years starting Wednesday 🏆

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On this day in 1997... Eddie Johnson followed up a 31-PT performance in Game 3 with this buzzer-beater to win Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals!

On this day in 1997... Eddie Johnson followed up a 31-PT performance in Game 3 with this buzzer-beater to win Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals!

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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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On this day in NBA history in 2006... Dirk Nowitzki gets the layup to fall... plus the foul, late in the 4th quarter of Game 7 vs. San Antonio! His free throw tied the game, and Dallas would go on to win in overtime 😤

On this day in NBA history in 2006... Dirk Nowitzki gets the layup to fall... plus the foul, late in the 4th quarter of Game 7 vs. San Antonio! His free throw tied the game, and Dallas would go on to win in overtime 😤

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On this day in 2011... A 22-year-old Derrick Rose threw down this monster dunk in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals 🌹

On this day in 2011... A 22-year-old Derrick Rose threw down this monster dunk in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals 🌹

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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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