What's the most clutch shot in NBA Finals history?

[lilteapot]

Jordan's game winner in 98?
Jerry West's half court shot?
Kyrie's go-ahead 3 in Game 7?
Ray Allen's game-tying 3 in Game 6?

[lilteapot]

Also like to note that Malone might be one of the biggest chokers in NBA Finals history.

Loses the ball in Game 6 and doesn't foul in another game that series I forget

[ArbitraryWater]

Also like to note that Malone might be one of the biggest chokers in NBA Finals history.

Loses the ball in Game 6 and doesn't foul in another game that series I forget

And missed both FT's to win the game in '97

[3ball]

Jordan's game winner in 98?
Jerry West's half court shot?
Kyrie's go-ahead 3 in Game 7?
Ray Allen's game-tying 3 in Game 6?


There's only 1 game-winner on your list, and it was unassisted.. :confusedshrug:

6/6

[sdot_thadon]

There's only 1 game-winner on your list, and it was unassisted.. :confusedshrug:

6/6
In game 6, with a game 7 in your back pocket.

They are all pretty great, but considering the circumstances I'd go with Allen's 3. That was as do or die as any shot in nba history. The court was already roped off with the trophy on standby, miss and they watch the spurs celebrate a title.

[K Xerxes]

Ray Allen.

[CuhGetsBucks]

Allen, the series was pretty much over. As a Heat fan I'm biased but I couldn't even watch the last minute. Allen saved a legacy with a shot. Bron had an amazing game 7 but he doesen't get there with out Bosh's rebound and Allen's shot.

[IllegalD]

Jordan's game winner in 98?
Jerry West's half court shot?
Kyrie's go-ahead 3 in Game 7?
Ray Allen's game-tying 3 in Game 6?


Not only did the Lakers lose that finals series but they went on to lose that very game in OT.

:roll:


- Horry's Game-Winner vs Pistons in 2005 Finals:

https://youtu.be/GjPgAQQst7U


- Artest's 3-Pointer (assisted by Kobe) Game 7, 2010 Finals:

https://youtu.be/0Vu9-3wV4PY


Would be on my list over West's ridiculously overrated shot. I love The Logo but it's funny to me that a guy nicknamed "Mr. Clutch" would be 1-8 in the Finals and his most memorable play is a game-tying buzzerbeater in a game/series he lost. :lol

[AirBonner]

pretty much anything Robert Horry tossed up

[3ball]

In game 6, with a game 7 in your back pocket.

They are all pretty great, but considering the circumstances I'd go with Allen's 3. That was as do or die as any shot in nba history. The court was already roped off with the trophy on standby, miss and they watch the spurs celebrate a title.
Allen's shot was desperation - there was no time for him to think about it

Otoh, MJ had to pre-meditate the whole thing, which is more pressure - he had to get the steal, then walk the ball up the court and set up his man... All while everyone KNEW he would have the ball, and KNEW he would take the last shot... It didn't matter

[RedBlackAttack]

The Ray Allen shot was the biggest series-changing shot, since the Spurs would have been champs had he missed.

The Jordan shot was the most legacy-cementing, as it put the most beautiful cap on the most perfect career in NBA history.

The Kyrie shot was the most important to any one city, as it broke Cleveland's 52-year championship-less streak.

The West shot was the most improbable, just from the sheer unlikelihood of a guy making a halfcourt shot in that scenario.


All incredible moments in NBA history. I don't think you can say one is "more clutch" or "better" than the other. It just depends on the angle you're coming from.

Obviously, for me personally, it isn't close.

[LostCause]

The Ray Allen shot was the biggest series-changing shot, since the Spurs would have been champs had he missed.

The Jordan shot was the most legacy-cementing, as it put the most beautiful cap on the most perfect career in NBA history.

The Kyrie shot was the most important to any one city, as it broke Cleveland's 52-year championship-less streak.

The West shot was the most improbable, just from the sheer unlikelihood of a guy making a halfcourt shot in that scenario.


All incredible moments in NBA history. I don't think you can say one is "more clutch" or "better" than the other. It just depends on the angle you're coming from.

Obviously, for me personally, it isn't close.

Agreed fully with the list

[sdot_thadon]

Allen's shot was desperation - there was no time for him to think about it

Otoh, MJ had to pre-meditate the whole thing, which is more pressure - he had to get the steal, then walk the ball up the court and set up his man... All while everyone KNEW he would have the ball, and KNEW he would take the last shot... It didn't matter
And regardless of all that he knew he still had another chance had he missed it. There was no tomorrow for Allen's team.

[sdot_thadon]

The Ray Allen shot was the biggest series-changing shot, since the Spurs would have been champs had he missed.

The Jordan shot was the most legacy-cementing, as it put the most beautiful cap on the most perfect career in NBA history.

The Kyrie shot was the most important to any one city, as it broke Cleveland's 52-year championship-less streak.

The West shot was the most improbable, just from the sheer unlikelihood of a guy making a halfcourt shot in that scenario.


All incredible moments in NBA history. I don't think you can say one is "more clutch" or "better" than the other. It just depends on the angle you're coming from.

Obviously, for me personally, it isn't close.
Yup. This.

[necya]

Not only did the Lakers lose that finals series but they went on to lose that very game in OT.

:roll:


- Horry's Game-Winner vs Pistons in 2005 Finals:

https://youtu.be/GjPgAQQst7U


- Artest's 3-Pointer (assisted by Kobe) Game 7, 2010 Finals:

https://youtu.be/0Vu9-3wV4PY


Would be on my list over West's ridiculously overrated shot. I love The Logo but it's funny to me that a guy nicknamed "Mr. Clutch" would be 1-8 in the Finals and his most memorable play is a game-tying buzzerbeater in a game/series he lost. :lol

how to define a basic a$$hole on inside hoops :facepalm

[Nilocon165]

how to define a basic a$$hole on inside hoops :facepalm
:roll: :roll: :roll: :applause:

[AintNoSunshine]

That Ray Allen shot is the very definition of "clutch".

Jordan's shot was probably more iconic but as mentioned had he missed it there were still seconds left, and a game 7 to be played.

Ray Allen's shot was literally championship saving.

Kyrie shot was great no doubt but I don't get that same goosebumps. Maybe when I look back to it in some time it will.

[AintNoSunshine]

Jerry West's shot isn't clutch:facepalm It was luck.

[HenryGarfunkle]

IMHO - in order

1. Ray Allen 2013
2. Paxson 1993
3. Kerr 1997
4. Horry 2005
5. LeBron 2013

[G-train]

100% Ray Allen
To begin with they were down three, wasn't a tie game.
Add to that the consequences of it, and I don't think there is a debate.

I have Irving second, was a tie game so it wasn't the same stress on it as Allen's.

[Dray n Klay]

Clutch + Alpha combined into one play??


https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/lebron-james-game-winning-3-against-golden-state.gif

[Red Flame]

" Allen for THREE......BAANNGGG!!!! "

[Jasper]

Jordan's game winner in 98?
Jerry West's half court shot?
Kyrie's go-ahead 3 in Game 7?
Ray Allen's game-tying 3 in Game 6?

The pressure was on , and it was the ultimate big shot ....

But Robert Horry would have something to say about that as well :D

[RoseCity07]

Didn't Lebron hit a jumper in game 7 that basically sealed the game? He had Kawhi Leonard on him too. Huge shot. Underrated clutch shot by Lebron.

[Harison]

Jordan's winner is the most memorable, and the best way possible to end the career (*pretends Wiz years didnt happen*).

[KungFuJoe]

Jordan.

You gotta take the whole sequence into consideration. Also he scores the last...what...seven or eight points for the Bulls with the Jazz making clutch shot after clutch shot to keep them in it?

Allens shot is great but it was just one shot that came without having to really think about it.

[Papaya Petee]

Allen's shot was desperation - there was no time for him to think about it

Otoh, MJ had to pre-meditate the whole thing, which is more pressure - he had to get the steal, then walk the ball up the court and set up his man... All while everyone KNEW he would have the ball, and KNEW he would take the last shot... It didn't matter
You're a special kind of ****** aren't ya?

[aj1987]

Clutch + Alpha combined into one play??


https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/lebron-james-game-winning-3-against-golden-state.gif
That was from the '14 RS, ****wit. The thread's about clutch shots in the Finals.

[LostCause]

That was from the '14 RS, ****wit. The thread's about clutch shots in the Finals.
:roll:

[Dray n Klay]

:roll:


Still melting down? :oldlol:

[LostCause]

Still melting down? :oldlol:

Never was, fam. You saying I had a meltdown cuz I said you're a virgin? You act like one so I don't get it. Explain

[ShawkFactory]

Allen's shot was desperation - there was no time for him to think about it

Otoh, MJ had to pre-meditate the whole thing, which is more pressure - he had to get the steal, then walk the ball up the court and set up his man... All while everyone KNEW he would have the ball, and KNEW he would take the last shot... It didn't matter
You're such a f@ggot.

Ray Allens shot was clearly more clutch. Just stop

[tmacattack33]

Game 7 > Game 6


Kyrie 2016, Lebron 2013, and Artest 2010 are at the top ... at least in this era

[SamuraiSWISH]

Ray Allen saved entire HOF level reputations. So that's probably most clutch. Kyrie and Jordan just had killer instincts.

[ClipperRevival]

I would say Allen's 3 was the single most significant shot in NBA history. Most clutch? Nah. That was more of a desperation shot in the heat of the moment.

Kyrie's 3 was pretty darn clutch because it was an iso move and calculated. Not out of desperation.

MJ's last minute of the 1998 finals was the most clutch sequence in finals history. 6 points in the last minute when the Bulls needed every single point.

[Paul George 24]

Didn't Lebron hit a jumper in game 7 that basically sealed the game? He had Kawhi Leonard on him too. Huge shot. Underrated clutch shot by Lebron.
U ARE A MORON :lol

[Paul George 24]

You're such a f@ggot.

Ray Allens shot was clearly more clutch. Just stop
JORDAN DEFENCE + SHOT >>>>>>> RAY

[34-24 Footwork]

Ray Allen's was a career saver. I mean...Lebron was unraveling at the end of game 6. To a point where i was rooting for him to some degree.

But there's nothing like those iso plays (Kyrie, MJ)

[ShawkFactory]

JORDAN DEFENCE + SHOT >>>>>>> RAY
Defense is not a part of this.

And even still, it wasn't even game 7 and they were leading the series. Not nearly as much at stake as a do or die game.

[sdot_thadon]

Up 3-2 vs. down 3-2......no brainer.

[Smook A.]

Definitely Ray Allen's shot. Every single person who was watching game 6 thought the Spurs were going to win with 30 seconds left. If Ray didn't make that 3, history would be different.

T-Mac would have a championship right now. Timmy would've ended his career with more rings than Kobe. LeBron would be murdered with jokes. The list goes on