Players in "takeover mode" in the playoffs

[Fatal9]

One of the best things about the playoffs is watching a great player carry a team on his back in a big game. Let us reminisce of past examples of players doing this. I'm not talking about a great overall game or great final statline, but moments IN a game where a player just goes on an absolutely unstoppable individual tear (like scoring 20 out of 22 points or something). Basically we're talking about "he's on fire" mode in big games. The closer to the end of the game, the better.

Here are some moments that always come to my mind when I think of this.

MJ vs. Pistons in '90:
Second half of game 3. Scored around 25 pts in a 10 minute stretch, just flat out dominated. Pistons kept trying every defender on him and Jordan destroyed them one after the other.

highlights from game (though you have to watch the game to truly appreciate): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVmCCKNgPlc


MJ vs. Blazers in '92:
game 1 first half, everyone knows about this. simply an unreal stretch of domination. watch 3:30 onwards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbBbOe97LfM and it doesn't stop...


LeBron vs. Pistons in '07:
What was it 28 straight points or something?

LeBron vs. Magic in '09:
Fourth quarter of game 5. Scored or assisted on 32 of 34 of in the fourth. Saved team from elimination (for one game at least).


Bird vs. Hawks in '88 (game 7):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2Zs37Iueio 20 pts in fourth quarter, dueling with Nique, shot 9/10.


Bird vs. Pistons in '87 (game 7):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClBgA0mKNt4, scores or assists on every Celtic basket in the last 5 minutes, including a left handed bank shot from like 12 feet (who does this in crunchtime of the biggest game of the season?).

Reggie vs. Knicks in '94:
25 pts in the fourth and taunting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDSF8otJH8Y

Some role player "takeovers":

Horry vs. Pistons in '05:
this fukkin guy...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZdik09RGJI.

Dragic vs. Spurs:
Last year in game 3. Put them to sleep with 23 pts in fourth, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLWjQ7nZTkI.

These are the obvious ones, I'll put some more up later. Preferably not performances in the first round where the opponent was outmatched and stakes weren't that high (like say Barkley against the Warriors, Jordan against Heat etc).

[PHILA]

moments IN a game where a player just goes on an absolutely unstoppable individual tear (like scoring 20 out of 22 points or something). Basically we're talking about "he's on fire" mode in big games.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoSm-dnfFTY#t=6m30s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoSm-dnfFTY#t=6m30s)



Hartford Courant - Apr 1, 1967

Greer pumped in 39 points, mostly on long jump shots, while Chamberlain grabbed 32 rebounds, handed out 12 assists, scored 24 points and blocked a dozen shots.



http://philadunkia.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hal_greer_3501.jpg

[Rnbizzle]

I remember watching Dragic go apeshit against the Spurs and I was like..

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuude really? :facepalm

[Fatal9]

Forgot to include Isiah in the OP, he's one of the ultimate examples of what I'm talking about :facepalm

His 25 pts in a quarter on a sprained ankle against Lakers. 16 points in a minute and a half against Knicks in '84. Lot of moments against Celtics too where he'd go beast mode for a quarter.

[Christofire]

One of the best things about the playoffs is watching a great player carry a team on his back in a big game. Let us reminisce of past examples of players doing this. I'm not talking about a great overall game or great final statline, but moments IN a game where a player just goes on an absolutely unstoppable individual tear (like scoring 20 out of 22 points or something). Basically we're talking about "he's on fire" mode in big games. The closer to the end of the game, the better.

Here are some moments that always come to my mind when I think of this.

MJ vs. Pistons in '90:
Second half of game 3. Scored around 25 pts in a 10 minute stretch, just flat out dominated. Pistons kept trying every defender on him and Jordan destroyed them one after the other.

highlights from game (though you have to watch the game to truly appreciate): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVmCCKNgPlc


MJ vs. Blazers in '92:
game 1 first half, everyone knows about this. simply an unreal stretch of domination. watch 3:30 onwards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbBbOe97LfM and it doesn't stop...


DANIEL GIBSON vs. Pistons in '07:
Closing out the series ?

LeBron vs. Magic in '09:
LOST THE SERIES IN TYPICAL CHOKEY FASHION


Bird vs. Hawks in '88 (game 7):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2Zs37Iueio (epic music), 20 pts in fourth quarter, dueling with Nique, shot 9/10.


Bird vs. Pistons in '87 (game 7):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClBgA0mKNt4, scores or assists on every Celtic basket in the last 5 minutes, including a left handed bank shot from like 12 feet (who does this in crunchtime of the biggest game of the season?).

Reggie vs. Knicks in '94:
25 pts in the fourth and taunting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDSF8otJH8Y

Some role player "takeovers":

Horry vs. Pistons in '05:
this fukkin guy...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZdik09RGJI.

Dragic vs. Spurs:
Last year in game 3. Put them to sleep with 23 pts in fourth, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLWjQ7nZTkI.

These are the obvious ones, I'll put some more up later. Preferably not performances in the first round where the opponent was outmatched and stakes weren't that high (like say Barkley against the Warriors, Jordan against Heat etc).

fixed it for ya

[necya]

can someone ban this christofire? thanks

[Sarcastic]

Where is Isiah Thomas' 25 points in the 3rd quarter in the Finals vs the Lakers on a sprained ankle?

[cbombdotcom]

Horry vs. Pistons in '05:
this fukkin guy...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZdik09RGJI.

As a Piston fan, I can't stress enough how much this game broke my heart. When I used to watch this series on tape, I always skipped this game. He was certainly all of "Big Shot Bob" that day. Then Sheed had a true bonehead moment and left him wide open for three :facepalm That really shifted the series momentum.

[LilBTheBasedGod]

Kobe took over in last years Game 7 when he went 6-24

[FF1]

How about Dirk vs Spurs game 7 2006

or his 50 points against the Suns in the WCF.

[Thirst Quencher]

Horry vs. Pistons in '05:
this fukkin guy...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZdik09RGJI.
Goodness..Big Shot Rob. :applause: The guy pretty much won the series for the Spurs with his clutch shot making.


How about Dirk vs Spurs game 7 2006
Nothing will come close to that game for me as a fan. The Mavs slayed the dragon in the game, it was beautiful.

[Ne 1]

June 14, 2000: Game 4 vs. Indiana (NBA Finals). The "I Got You" Game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7Lp5aQq4zI




Shaq fouled out early in overtime. When he went to the bench, Kobe said to him, "I got you." The eight points he scored in that overtime changed the series. Those 5 minutes were the reason the Lakers two games later won their first chip since 1988 and the ultimate reason they were able to three-peat.

[Fatal9]

would have been legendary if Lakers could get a stop:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuSpY4Rfrm8

[OmniStrife]

Dragic vs. Spurs:
Last year in game 3. Put them to sleep with 23 pts in fourth, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLWjQ7nZTkI.


GOAT bench player playoff dominance!! :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Insiderbball]

mj game 6 1998

[Samurai Swoosh]

would have been legendary if Lakers could get a stop:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuSpY4Rfrm8
Yea, especially if he had a 4th quarter that mirrored that 3rd.

I could have listed so many Jordan games where he went into Jesus mode.

[Colby Brian]

mj 93 finals, 41 ppg!!!!!

[Da_Realist]

Yea, especially if he had a 4th quarter that mirrored that 3rd.

I could have listed so many Jordan games where he went into Jesus mode.

True. I started to post some but the list became monstrous. He averaged 45 ppg and 56% for a 5 game series in 1988. He had some monster games against NYK in 1989. Fourth quarter of Game 6 against the Cavs in 1992... And I'm just listing some games that most people won't remember off the top of their heads.

[JGXEN]

Rondo vs Cavs/Magic 2010?

[Samurai Swoosh]

True. I started to post some but the list became monstrous. He averaged 45 ppg and 56% for a 5 game series in 1988. He had some monster games against NYK in 1989. Fourth quarter of Game 6 against the Cavs in 1992... And I'm just listing some games that most people won't remember off the top of their heads.
Yea, same here ... and always against terrific defenders.

Game 4 v.s. Knicks (1993) - 54 points on John Starks and Doc Rivers
Game 2 v.s. Bullets (1997) - 55 points on Rod Strikland and Calbert Cheney
Game 5 v.s. Suns (1993 NBA Finals) - 55 points on Dan Marjele and Kevin Johnson

The list could continue ...

[Samurai Swoosh]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBseRlgoSLc

13 FGA in a row v.s. the Lakers, culminated by "the move"

Are you kidding me? We'd be here all day if we started listing playoff games where Jordan went not just into "takeover mode" but in "god mode"

"video game mode"

etc.

[Fatal9]

Look at T-Mac cut the deficit in the second quarter of this game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx1IY5ZFAxw

Dude scored 60% of his team's points in this game (scored 46, rest of his team 21). Has that ever happened in the playoffs before?

[Fatal9]

No more Jordan games please.

[Samurai Swoosh]

No more Jordan games please.
Why? You asked for players in "takeover mode" in the playoffs?

Jordan is the best player in the playoffs of all-time, son.

[zizozain]

mj game 6 1998
lol .. 20 missed shots .. 20 you hear?
and total of 1 rebound and 1 assist

[Insiderbball]

jordan flu game

[Insiderbball]

lol .. 20 missed shots .. 20 you hear?
and total of 1 rebound and 1 assist

http://www.onemanfastbreak.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/michael_jordan.jpg

[Da_Realist]

No more Jordan games please.

Understandable request :oldlol:

[Fatal9]

Why? You asked for players in "takeover mode" in the playoffs?

Jordan is the best player in the playoffs of all-time, son.
True but I'm specifically looking for short stretches where the player just can't be stopped, not full game performances. Lot of these games being mentioned he had a brilliant performances, but I want to see some epic takeover shit possession after possession.

[Insiderbball]

True but I'm specifically looking for short stretches where the player just can't be stopped, not full game performances. Lot of these games being mentioned he had a brilliant performances, but I want to see some epic takeover shit possession after possession.

Jordan 1991-1998

The epic takeover sh1t your talking is what Jordan does each game in playoffs

[Fatal9]

Jordan 1991-1998
http://oi53.tinypic.com/34rtwyh.jpg

[Samurai Swoosh]

True but I'm specifically looking for short stretches where the player just can't be stopped, not full game performances. Lot of these games being mentioned he had a brilliant performances, but I want to see some epic takeover shit possession after possession.
Jordan did that too ... see 13 straight FGA.

See Jordan in game 7 1992 v.s. Knicks.

The list could go on and on all day, kid ...

And Jordan usually did that ish for 48 mins in his epic "takeover mode" ... which makes it even more significant.

Jordan was always stuck in "takeover mode" so much so that you mind as well call him Jay Z.

[A.R.T]

Look at T-Mac cut the deficit in the second quarter of this game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx1IY5ZFAxw

Dude scored 60% of his team's points in this game (scored 46, rest of his team 21). Has that ever happened in the playoffs before?

That alley-oop reverse lay-up at 55 seconds was SICK. :bowdown:

Dude used to be so silky. A shame that all the injuries destroyed his game. He could've been one of the all time greats.

[Samurai Swoosh]

Dude used to be so silky. A shame that all the injuries destroyed his game. He could've been one of the all time greats.
He still is one of the all-time greats ...

Had a great run of 8 years as an elite player.

[Da_Realist]

Jordan did that too ... see 13 straight FGA.

See Jordan in game 7 1992 v.s. Knicks.

The list could go on and on all day, kid ...

And Jordan usually did that ish for 48 mins in his epic "takeover mode" ... which makes it even more significant.

Jordan was always stuck in "takeover mode" so much so that you mind as well call him Jay Z.

:oldlol:

True. Fatal, we can't list all of Jordan's short bursts or the server would crash. Even if you're talking full games, we'll be here all day. And since we're counting losses (like Isiah's outburst against LA in 88)...

1997 Game 5 vs Heat 4th quarter

1993 Game 2 vs Knicks 4th quarter

1996 Game 3 vs Knicks 4th quarter (leading into overtime)

1997 Game 3 vs Bullets 4th quarter

1990 Game 3 vs Sixers 4th quarter (almost led an epic comeback)

I can go on...

Call. Off. The. Dogs. While. You. Can. Still. Save. Your. Thread.

[zizozain]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoSm-dnfFTY#t=6m30s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoSm-dnfFTY#t=6m30s)



Hartford Courant - Apr 1, 1967

Greer pumped in 39 points, mostly on long jump shots, while Chamberlain grabbed 32 rebounds, handed out 12 assists, scored 24 points and blocked a dozen shots.



http://philadunkia.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hal_greer_3501.jpg

great vids .. thanks

[A.R.T]

He still is one of the all-time greats ...

Had a great run of 8 years as an elite player.

i'm saying like top 15-20 all-time great. dude had the talent to be that kinda player.

[Samurai Swoosh]

i'm saying like top 15-20 all-time great. dude had the talent to be that kinda player.
True.

[Fatal9]

1990 Game 3 vs Sixers 4th quarter (almost led an epic comeback)
This was beast and my favorite of the ones you mentioned.

Moving on...

There were other players in history besides MJ, I think?

[PHILA]

The Leader-Post - May 11, 1977 (http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bElVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Uj4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1144,2987613&dq)


http://i52.tinypic.com/2qdmnvs.png

[PHILA]

great vids .. thanks :applause:

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5767074

[Samurai Swoosh]

^

LMAO this dude and his internet news paper clippings.

Please stop. I hate reading your damn posts.

[Rysio]

kobe vs spurs 2008 game 1. 5 mins left in 3rd qtr lakers were down 20 and came back to win. kobe scored 23 points 9-14 shooting with 4 assists.

[PHILA]

^

LMAO this dude and his internet news paper clippings.

Please stop. I hate reading your damn posts.http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/profile.php?do=addlist&userlist=ignore&u=89182

[Fatal9]

Man someone needs to upload Pierce's third quarter in game 4 against the Pacers in 2003. The one where he is yapping with Harrington. He had like 20 something points in that and put one of the greatest displays of swag the league has ever seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ64tfHcIek

Pierce in the first half (and AI) of this was pretty sick. Kevin Harlan on the mic :applause:

[Da_Realist]

Isiah Thomas
1988 Game 5 vs Boston (4th quarter)

Vinnie Johnson
1985 Game 4 vs Boston (4th quarter)

John Starks
1993 Game 2 vs Chicago (not sure which quarter, but he was lighting it up from 3)

Magic Johnson
1989 Game 4 vs Phoenix(either 3rd or 4th quarter)

Adrian Dantley
1989 Game 1 vs LAL (somewhere in 1st half)

Tim Hardaway
1997 Game 5 vs New York (2nd quarter)

[Nash]

Lebron vs Pistons

[PHILA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMIC4zKK_nE


Kareem had 40 pts, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. This is also the game where Kareem injured his ankle leaving the stage open for Magic in Game 6. The injury occurs at 3:40 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMIC4zKK_nE#). Kareem comes back at the start of the fourth period and hits heroic shots to win the game.

[Fatal9]

Isiah Thomas
1988 Game 5 vs Boston (4th quarter)

Vinnie Johnson
1985 Game 4 vs Boston (4th quarter)

John Starks
1993 Game 2 vs Chicago (not sure which quarter, but he was lighting it up from 3)

Magic Johnson
1989 Game 4 vs Phoenix(either 3rd or 4th quarter)

Adrian Dantley
1989 Game 1 vs LAL (somewhere in 1st half)

Tim Hardaway
1997 Game 5 vs New York (2nd quarter)
Haven't seen those two. Thanks. You remember any Hakeem moments where he is just going OFF via baseline fadeaways? There's that series against Jazz in '95 but I can't recall specific quarters.

[Da_Realist]

Haven't seen those two. Thanks. You remember any Hakeem moments where he is just going OFF via baseline fadeaways? There's that series against Jazz in '95 but I can't recall specific quarters.

This was before the fadeaway days, but in 87 Hakeem pushed the Sonics to overtime pretty much by himself in Game 6.

Also had an epic game in 93 vs Clippers (Game 5), but that might have been a "whole game" effort more than a huge spurt somewhere

[whoartthou]

most of these clips are takeover mode. But some... are just god mode.

Jordan had so many god-mode games, its ****ing unbelievable.

Bird had some as well.

[Fatal9]

Wade second quarter of game 2 vs. Hawks in 2009.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuqjNC_naa8&#t=1m49s 13 straight points in three minutes (four threes).

[BlackJoker23]

iverson game 6 milwaukee 2001. i dont know how many pts he had in the 4th but theres a stretch with 17 pts in 5 min
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kayoLtEzf4o

same game. ray allen set a playoff record with 9 threes. dude blew his load in the first half.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3x732DBtBA

penny hardaway 26 pts in the 1st half against mia in 97. he had a really nice game 4 as well. damn that 97 heat team is lucky and freakin overrated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGgrF8uCIFQ

[Da_Realist]

Larry Bird
1986 Game 4 vs Milwaukee (4th quarter)
1986 Game 6 vs Houston (4th quarter)

[Da_Realist]

Isiah Thomas
1988 Game 4 vs Chicago (4th quarter)

[Da_Realist]

most of these clips are takeover mode. But some... are just god mode.

Jordan had so many god-mode games, its ****ing unbelievable.

Bird had some as well.

Jordan and Bird should be disqualified.

[Fatal9]

Larry Bird
1986 Game 4 vs Milwaukee (4th quarter)
1986 Game 6 vs Houston (4th quarter)
Those threes...nothing but net.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Dl_LNzH4o

Strong disrespect of the defender at 10:40.

[Da_Realist]

Those threes...nothing but net.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Dl_LNzH4o

Strong disrespect of the defender at 10:40.

That was "F U" mode right there

[SinJackal]

What about Tim Duncan's 37/16/64% game to blow the Lakers out of the playoffs in 2003?

Or his near quadruple double closeout game in the finals that year?

He also had a 34/24/6, 6 block, 2 steal game against the Mavs that playoffs to take a crucial game 3 @ Dallas when Dalls had stolen back HCA by winning game 1.


Then there's Shaq's 2000 Finals performances. Pretty much take your pick from any of those games. He had a huge 43/19/4 game, a 40/24/4 game (huge game defensively too), and a 41/12, 4 block game to close out the series.

[Samurai Swoosh]

Jordan and Bird should be disqualified.
Bird was such a BAD white boy ...

Giving ninjas the business out there, purely off skills. And telling them while he did it.

Ridiculous.

:pimp:

[RoseCity07]

Besides the obvious that will all be posted in this thread, I have witnessed one such game.

Brandon Roy did this in game 2 against the Rockets. He owned Shane Battier and Ron Artest, dropping 40+ on that team. With Yao in the middle, it was incredible to see him beat his defender and still score on Yao.

It left me with no doubt that he'd be a hall of famer. Now his knees are gone.

[whoartthou]

Talking about takeover mode... which obviously requires you to go on a hot streak.. i am surprised kobe bryant isn't mentioned much? Isnt he supposedly the streakiest "craziest" most prolific shooter of all time?

lets see some vids!

[PHILA]

iverson game 6 milwaukee 2001. i dont know how many pts he had in the 4th but theres a stretch with 17 pts in 5 min
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kayoLtEzf4o

same game. ray allen set a playoff record with 9 threes. dude blew his load in the first half.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3x732DBtBA

penny hardaway 26 pts in the 1st half against mia in 97. he had a really nice game 4 as well. damn that 97 heat team is lucky and freakin overrated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGgrF8uCIFQAlso Iverson & VC in the 2001 playoff series.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DmhvtI7crY

[Javat_90]

Look at T-Mac cut the deficit in the second quarter of this game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx1IY5ZFAxw

Dude scored 60% of his team's points in this game (scored 46, rest of his team 21). Has that ever happened in the playoffs before?

Wow, that is simply incredible.

God, I miss prime Tracy Mcgrady so much...easily would be the most versatile superstar in the league today.

I mean the guy could score in any way possibly, I cant think of a flaw he had in his offensive game. He could drive at will using his athleticism and speed, his jump-shot was smooth and sweet, he could pull-up the 3 pretty damn well, his post-game and fade-aways were awesome also...and he was a good free-throw shooter.

And the rest of his game was good too. The guy has always been an underrated play-maker and defender, people seem to forget how much court-vision and passing skills Mcgrady has, and people also tend to forget his defensive qualities. When he played for Orlando or Houston he didnt put as much defensive effort as in his Toronto days (for obvious reasons, stamina involved), but still he was pretty decent at defense.

Top 5 favourite player of mine of all-time. And its hilarious to watch videos like the one you posted and realize what teammates Mcgrady had in his best years (pre-injury). People cry about Lebron, Iverson, Carter...etc not having enough help in their prime. Well folks, look at the awful roster the Orlando Magic had from 2001 to 2004, and look what Tracy did with that team. Playoff team and almost upsetting a contender-like roster like the Pistons was.

[Colby Brian]

Talking about takeover mode... which obviously requires you to go on a hot streak.. i am surprised kobe bryant isn't mentioned much? Isnt he supposedly the streakiest "craziest" most prolific shooter of all time?

lets see some vids!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW-ejPA-Fdc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_45hPxUSCQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpArN4LbTI0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkvpnmAk2xU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NguSSd52_5E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuSpY4Rfrm8

[Fatal9]

Melo had a pretty sweet stretch from end of third to mid fourth quarter today. Think he scored or assisted on 20+ straight points. Really impressive considering the opponent and how he kept an awful roster in the game.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Melo had a pretty sweet stretch from end of third to mid fourth quarter today. Think he scored or assisted on 20+ straight points. Really impressive considering the opponent and how he kept an awful roster in the game.

Where would he be on your list had NY got the W?

[PowerGlove]

Wow, that is simply incredible.

God, I miss prime Tracy Mcgrady so much...easily would be the most versatile superstar in the league today.

I mean the guy could score in any way possibly, I cant think of a flaw he had in his offensive game. He could drive at will using his athleticism and speed, his jump-shot was smooth and sweet, he could pull-up the 3 pretty damn well, his post-game and fade-aways were awesome also...and he was a good free-throw shooter.

And the rest of his game was good too. The guy has always been an underrated play-maker and defender, people seem to forget how much court-vision and passing skills Mcgrady has, and people also tend to forget his defensive qualities. When he played for Orlando or Houston he didnt put as much defensive effort as in his Toronto days (for obvious reasons, stamina involved), but still he was pretty decent at defense.

Top 5 favourite player of mine of all-time. And its hilarious to watch videos like the one you posted and realize what teammates Mcgrady had in his best years (pre-injury). People cry about Lebron, Iverson, Carter...etc not having enough help in their prime. Well folks, look at the awful roster the Orlando Magic had from 2001 to 2004, and look what Tracy did with that team. Playoff team and almost upsetting a contender-like roster like the Pistons was.

They all had it bad, but T-mac's was the worst. I hate it when Dirk apologists complain about their roster. That's just insulting.

[Colby Brian]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdZo77adjUE&feature=player_detailpage#t=214s

[Fatal9]

Where would he be on your list had NY got the W?
don't really have a "list", just enjoy epic performances (and it's hard to rate because there are sooo many great ones). but it would have memorable for years down the road, strong shades of LeBron vs. Pistons for a minute before they double teamed the hell out of him.

[OldSchoolBBall]

It's amazing what hard trapping can do to take a player out of a game. Not sure why it's not used more often against superstars.

[Fatal9]

Brandon Roy's fourth quarter 4th quarter today. Season was basically on the line, and down 18 going into the fourth. Scored or assisted on 27 of last 33 pts, 18 pts on 8/9 shooting in the quarter, took on the Mavs possession after possession.

:bowdown:

[brownmamba00]

Roy :bowdown:

[TheNaturalWR]

Dwyane Wade vs Boston Game 4 last year. Dude just went crazy from deep.

[MichaelCheazley]

As the man above me said Dwade game 4 celtics last year:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePZAj9ffagA

[whoartthou]

Brandon Roy's fourth quarter 4th quarter today. Season was basically on the line, and down 18 going into the fourth. Scored or assisted on 27 of last 33 pts, 18 pts on 8/9 shooting in the quarter, took on the Mavs possession after possession.

:bowdown:

one of the best performances ive seen in recent times.

we are not worthy :bowdown:

[Fatal9]

KJ vs. Blazers in 1992 WCSF (game 2)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhIn6Ptxzhs (starts at Suns down 7 entering the third)


scores 18 straight points in third quarter (22 overall) and like 5 or 6 assists too. BEAST mode.

This was one of the closest 5 game series ever, Blazers just played better at the end of games to pull it out.

[NugzHeat3]

Wade game 3 2006 finals - 15 points in the 4th. Dude was all over the place at the end. Got the board off of IRK's final missed FT, made a clutch FT and tipped the pass of the inbounds play.

Wade game 5 2006 finals - 21 points in the 4th and OT. I think he scored the HEAT's last 11 points in regulation including the shot off the glass to sent it to OT.

Wade game 4 ECSF 2005 - Shaq out with a thigh bruise. Wade kills Washington with 40 point game including 22 in the 3rd.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcmgy89_DNs

[z14h]

It's a truly amazing thing. What's disappointing when a superstar player carries the team, but the team is still unable to pull through. Like Dwight Howard during this year's playoffs series against the Hawks.

[bagelred]

Game 2 of Knicks/Celtics series. Melo was going bazonkers.

[Ikill]

Wade vs Celtics game 4 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUGJCy6zcoM

Rose vs Celtics game 1 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsOF46nS4Fo

Roy vs Mavs game 4 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGgFySE-x4k

[Ikill]

It's a truly amazing thing. What's disappointing when a superstar player carries the team, but the team is still unable to pull through. Like Dwight Howard during this year's playoffs series against the Hawks.
The games the Magic won were the games Dwight didn't score a lot

[ThaSwagg3r]

Dwyane Wade vs. Boston Celtics in the 2010 Playoffs (Game 4)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-cel9zDV_s

On the verge of getting swept Dwyane Wade refuses to let it happen and drops 46 points under 67% shooting and was on a flat out zone from long range.

[b1imtf]

Dirk's comeback wins in this years playoffs