Basketball has given us many moments, buzzing, beating moments, and heart-stopping moments of comebacks. There are some games which are really iconic to watch over and over again.
There are some matches of any sport that remain in our memory for a long time. Be it a long-time fan or a new one, here are some of the best basketball matches that you can watch again with full enthusiasm.
And this game is usually remembered as Jordan's last shot in a Chicago Bulls jersey, in which he made a move on Karl Malone with the clock running out. Then his game-winning jump shot over Bryon Russell literally sealed the sixth NBA Championship in the history of Bulls basketball. The high stake, Jordan's heroics, and the dramatic finish make this one of the greatest games in NBA history.
The 2016 NBA Finals is truly iconic in a number of dimensions, but best of them all is Game 7. Against all the odds that said the Cavaliers would not win from a 3-1 series, LeBron James rallied them to their first NBA Championship. Within the game was LeBron James' "The Block," a Kyrie Irving three-pointer, games that went right up to the wire, and so much more. This game has so much for a basketball fan to watch.
This was truly called the greatest college basketball game ever played, and this Duke-Kentucky game had it all: high drama, a gut-wrenching competition, and an unforgettable ending. With 2.1 seconds left in overtime, Duke's Christian Laettner connected on a miraculous turnaround jumper, the shot of the tournament, to give the Blue Devils a 104-103 victory. For sheer excitement and historical value, this truly is March Madness and worth experiencing again.
In a crucial game where the Miami Heat were facing the possibility of going down 0-3, Dwyane Wade had one of the most incredible performances ever in NBA Finals history. The Heat came from 13 points down in the fourth quarter as Wade scored 42 points in leading Miami to the victory. This game was the turning point in the series, which Miami eventually won in six games. Wade's heroics make this game a thrilling watch.
The Boston Celtics managed an enthralling comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the 2008 NBA Finals. They were 24 points down at one stage, but clawed their way back to post a 97-91 win and go 3-1 up in this series. It was all about the grit and determination of the Celtics, but they got it back to one of the greatest games of comebacks in the history of NBA Finals.
"The Celtics, up against the Lakers" is synonymous with legendary, and Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals added another chapter to their epic tale. This dramatic, defensive game remained that way until the last two minutes. Though Kobe Bryant struggled much of the game, he willed the Lakers to their 16th NBA Championship. The game is totally a classic—one to be revisited.
More than games, this basketball is a great landmark in the history of the sport. Enjoy re-watching these unforgettable games again.
