Best Playoff games for each all time great

[The_Pharcyde]

MJ: so many to choose from... i think you have to go with Game 6 against the Jazz... i promise if that an ending was from a movie i would call it unrealistic... the best

Lebron: I think you can only go 2 different ways with this one, maybe 3.. I think the two heavyweights are game 6 vs the celtics or game 5 vs the pistons, maybe game 7 in 2013
I go with the game 6.. his whole legacy was on the line after 2011 debacle and 2010 against the celtics.. I have never seen him more locked in, boston had no chance, he could not miss and had a few highlight real plays. 2007, he really had nothing to lose.. yeah it was great that he did that but had he lost that series not many would have held it against him, the pressure was exponentially higher in 2012.

Kobe: he really doesnt have a ton of standout movie like performances... although unpopular, I love his game 7 performance against the celtics.. the game was a grind it out affair for everyone on the floor, every bucket was at a high premium and he gutted it out and refused to lose again to boston, the suns buzzer beaters game is there too

Isiah: I think forsure game 6 against the lakers when he rolled his ankle and completely went off, even though they lost on some BS it was still beyond amazing



just a few off the top of my head, name some other players and what you think is their respective best or chance some of the others i listed.

[Dr Hawk]

Russell: 30 points 40 rebounds

[SexSymbol]

Isiah ankle game
Jordan g6, clutchest game ever, and the best nba performance of all time
Kobe 43-10 against SAS, he scored 15 of the last 24 points for the Lakers.
Bron g7, Boston sucked in 11, and the series was rigged
Russell 30-40
Dirk 50 points on less shots than you have fingers.
Stockton 24-23, had a hand in 71-73 points of the 109 Utah scored in the game.
Barkley 56 points on 74 percent
Duncan 21-20-10-8 game in the finals
Cousy 50 points in 66 minutes, 30-32 from the line, original hardon
Baylor 61-21
Shaq 44-21 with 7 blocks
Hakeem 49-25 with 6 blocks
Wilt 56-35
Magic 42-15-7 as a center

[CeltsGarlic]

I saw that lebron vs boston game 6, and it was one of the most frustrating experience as a C fan.. He was hitting everything from everywhere.. Basically he single handedly destroyed all the effort from the celtics. It was like, LeBron > Our big 3-4 from that on.

[DMAVS41]

Dirk: Game 7 on road against Spurs (with game tying play to send it to OT) or the game against the Thunder (most efficient game in playoff history)

[tmacattack33]

Dirk Nowitzki: Game 1, WCF, 2011 (on route to winning the Finals that year) vs OKC................he had 48 points on 15 shots...he couldn't miss...this is one of the few sports games where i remember specifically where I was when I watched it... http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201105170DAL.html

[Magic 32]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zPeyn6BMuPc/hqdefault.jpg

[kennethgriffin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjfxlvvXfSw

[sd3035]

That time Lebaldo destroyed Boston was awesome

[jlip]

Magic- Gm 6 1980 NBA Finals

[Mr Feeny]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zPeyn6BMuPc/hqdefault.jpgNot from the Finals then or in game 7's or elimination games :lebronamazed:

[DMAVS41]

Dirk Nowitzki: Game 1, WCF, 2011 (on route to winning the Finals that year) vs OKC................he had 48 points on 15 shots...he couldn't miss...this is one of the few sports games where i remember specifically where I was when I watched it... http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201105170DAL.html

Yea...crazy performance.

His 37/15/3 68% TS game tying play...win over the Spurs in game 7 on the road back in 06 might trump that though. Given the stakes...going against the Spurs at the height of their powers...that was incredible.

[Mr Feeny]

That time Lebaldo destroyed Boston was awesomeGame 6 of the 2012 Ecf I assume?

45 points 15 rebounds 5 assists on 73%fg while holding Pierce to 4-18 shooting:bowdown:

[Magic 32]

Not from the Finals then or in game 7's or elimination games :lebronamazed:

Games like this made sure that no game 7 was needed.

[ArbitraryWater]

Yea...crazy performance.

His 37/15/3 68% TS game tying play...win over the Spurs in game 7 on the road back in 06 might trump that though. Given the stakes...going against the Spurs at the height of their powers...that was incredible.

yes.. also that was the REAL WCF. Against a team that was a Fisher 0.4 shot away from just coming off a 3-peat... wow.

He had another epic one against the Nuggets in 2009, the stakes of game 4 would have been higher, making it a better game, if the refs didnt mess up game 3.

[Mr Feeny]

Games like this made sure that no game 7 was needed.Except that he has played in game 7's and averages 39%fg in said game 7's :lebronamazed:

[kennethgriffin]

Not from the Finals then or in game 7's or elimination games :lebronamazed:


kobes saved the lakers in a game 7 vs portland in 2000
then saved the lakers in game 4 of the 2000 finals

so kobe already did what youre hating him for at the age of 21

:lol

[Mr Feeny]

Yea...crazy performance.

His 37/15/3 68% TS game tying play...win over the Spurs in game 7 on the road back in 06 might trump that though. Given the stakes...going against the Spurs at the height of their powers...that was incredible.He also had a great game against the Thunder (?) A few years ago, where his eFG% was insanely high that most people who read the figure had to double check.

[Mr Feeny]

kobes saved the lakers in a game 7 vs portland in 2000
then saved the lakers in game 4 of the 2000 finals

so kobe already did what youre hating him for at the age of 21

:lol

2000 finals? 15 ppg on 36%fg :lebronamazed:

[Magic 32]

Except that he has played in game 7's and averages 39%fg in said game 7's :lebronamazed:

You mean playing 29 minutes in a blowout win against the Rockets or playing behind Shaq?

Or are you still hanging on to the most intense defensive game of the century?

[DMAVS41]

He also had a great game against the Thunder (?) A few years ago, where his eFG% was insanely high that most people who read the figure had to double check.

Check the first page.

I mentioned the game...someone else did as well.

[Magic 32]

2000 finals? 15 ppg on 36%fg :lebronamazed:

And this is how a trolls find a way to lose.

[Mr Feeny]

You mean playing 29 minutes in a blowout win against the Rockets or playing behind Shaq?

Or are you still hanging on to the most intense defensive game of the century?

39%fg for his career in game 7's :lebronamazed:

[J Shuttlesworth]

lol jesus. this was supposed to be a thread for all the all time greats and these jackasses are making into another lebron/kobe circle jerk :facepalm

[T_L_P]

For Duncan's it's one of:

-Game 6 vs Nets (21-20-10-10, made K-Mart shoot 2-23)
-Game 1 vs Nets (32-20-6-3-7 on 11-17, had a bad 1st quarter then came out of the 2nd half like a man possessed)
-40-15 game against Dallas in 03
-Game 1 vs Phoenix in 08 (40-15-5, scored a bunch of consecutive points to keep us in it late including the incredible 3 point shot)

[Mr Feeny]

Check the first page.

I mentioned the game...someone else did as well.

Ah. My bad. Yes, it's there.

[Magic 32]

39%fg for his career in game 7's :lebronamazed:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CF0oduhWAAAkP3q.jpg

[Mr Feeny]

For Duncan's it's one of:

-Game 6 vs Nets (21-20-10-10, made K-Mart shoot 2-23)
-Game 1 vs Nets (32-20-6-3-7 on 11-17, had a bad 1st quarter then came out of the 2nd half like a man possessed)
-40-15 game against Dallas in 03
-Game 1 vs Phoenix in 08 (40-15-5, scored a bunch of consecutive points to keep us in it late including the incredible 3 point shot)

Game 6 against L.A. In 2003 wasn't bad either. Just hammered them on their home floor en route to that historic finals.

[34-24 Footwork]

Lakers vs Kings 2001 WCSF

Kobe: 48 points 16 Rebounds (9 offensive) 3 assists.

[Mr Feeny]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CF0oduhWAAAkP3q.jpg

Taking the L like Kobe and Palestine :lebronamazed:

Tell us when Mr 40%fg in finals makes it back to the playoffs:lebronamazed:

[The_Pharcyde]

lol jesus. this was supposed to be a thread for all the all time greats and these jackasses are making into another lebron/kobe circle jerk :facepalm

Exactly, I'm convinced every topic on this site will somehow turn into a Kobe lebron debate if given the time

[IllegalD]

Taking the L like Kobe and Palestine :lebronamazed:

Tell us when Mr 40%fg in finals makes it back to the playoffs:lebronamazed:

:eek:

Metldown MODE!!! :lol

http://howtobeamusicsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/chris-farley_1873391_GIFSoup.com_.gif

Obsessively posting in every Kobe thread since last night. :roll:

[Mr Feeny]

:eek:

Metldown MODE!!! :lol

http://howtobeamusicsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/chris-farley_1873391_GIFSoup.com_.gif

Obsessively posting in every Kobe thread since last night. :roll:

You've been monitoring me ? :lebronamazed:

[Relinquish]

kobes saved the lakers in a game 7 vs portland in 2000
then saved the lakers in game 4 of the 2000 finals

so kobe already did what youre hating him for at the age of 21

:lol

That game 7 in Portland was also rigged. It's considered to be as well-known of a rig job as the 2002 WCF game 6.

[T_L_P]

Game 6 against L.A. In 2003 wasn't bad either. Just hammered them on their home floor en route to that historic finals.

Definitely. He was taking it right at Shaq late in the game.

I think Tim's most underrated/undermentioned Playoff game was the closeout game against the Lakers in 99 (Game 4). That was the last ever game at The Forum; Shaq specifically asked Rambis to let him guard Tim, and Duncan dropped a 33/14/79% on his ass. :bowdown:

[Straight_Ballin]

Best performance ever by an all time great was ray allen's shot.

It saved Bron's legacy and will someday enable bron to get into the top 10.

[SexSymbol]

Definitely. He was taking it right at Shaq late in the game.

I think Tim's most underrated/undermentioned Playoff game was the closeout game against the Lakers in 99 (Game 4). That was the last ever game at The Forum; Shaq specifically asked Rambis to let him guard Tim, and Duncan dropped a 33/14/79% on his ass. :bowdown:
That's true, one of the forgottent ATG performances.