The NBA playoffs are very attractive games, the intensity of the game is high, there are many changes, until the last moment, no one dares to determine who the winner is, and the only thing that can change the outcome of the victory or defeat is the killer ball, in the history of the NBA playoffs, there have been many wonderful kills, this article will take stock of the top ten kills in the playoffs.
Tenth: Kobe Bryant kills the Sun
In the first round of the 2006 Western Playoffs, the Suns and the Lakers faced off head-to-head, after three games, the Lakers took a 2-1 lead, and after winning one more game, the Lakers got the match point, and the fourth game was held at the Lakers' home stadium, and both sides fought to the last minute in order to win.
In normal time, the two sides did not divide the winner and loser, to overtime, the score still did not open, 11.7 seconds before the final game, the Suns only led by 1 point, the ball was in the hands of the Lakers, Kobe Bryant to carry out this attack, he took the ball to the front court, faced the double bag clip without hesitation to shoot three points, the ball fell perfectly, Kobe Bryant completed the kill, the match point to get the hand.
Ninth: Magic Johnson kills the Green Army
In the 1987 NBA Finals, the Lakers and Celtics met again, they once again desperately wanted to win the championship, after three games, the big score was 2-1, the Lakers led, the fourth game became a must-fight game between the two sides, in this game, there was a magical scene.
12 seconds before the final, Celtics player Bird hit a long-range shot from outside the three-point line, breaking the balance and giving the Celtics a two-point lead, and then, Abdul-Jabbar caused a foul and got a free throw opportunity, in the past, Abdul-Jabbar could take these two points steadily, but today he lost a point, but the Celtics did not get a rebound, the Lakers grabbed the ball, Magic Johnson got the ball, directly killed the basket, faced the three-man bag, and used Abdul-Jabbar's signature hook to kill the opponent.
Eighth: Horry kills the king
In the 2002 Western Conference Finals, the Kings and the Lakers met in a narrow way, in the West at that time, only the King could cause trouble for the Lakers, at the end of three games, the Kings took a 2-1 big lead, if the Kings won one more game, the Lakers would only have one foot standing on the edge of the cliff.
After the start of the fourth game, both sides used their full strength and played their own basketball, but the score was always pulled apart, 7 seconds before the end, the Lakers were 2 points behind, Kobe Bryant performed this last attack, he entered the inside line, did not score, O'Neal did not make up for the point, the ball was slapped outside the three-point line, the Lakers' Horry just received, he took the ball to shoot, the ball hollowed into the net, the Lakers with this ball, 1 point narrowly beat the Kings, equalized the big score.
Seventh: Jordan kills knights
In the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs in '89, the Cavaliers and Jordan's Bulls met in a narrow way, the Bulls were the weaker side, but under Jordan's leadership, they dragged the series into the decider and won the game, and the Bulls were able to complete the following gram, stand tall and reach the next round, challenging a stronger opponent.
The game was in a state of anxiety from the start, neither side could bring the opponent down, and by the last minute, the score was still alternating, the Cavaliers had a slight lead, but the Bulls had the ball, and after the whistle, Jordan got rid of the defense, got the ball, and then stopped the shot, threw the ball in, and Jordan completed the kill, this shot, known as "The shot".
Sixth: Sampson killed the Lakers
In the 85-86 Western Conference Finals, the Rockets led by Olajuwon and Sampson faced the Lakers at their peak, the Rockets' internal advantage was obvious, It was difficult for Jabbar to fight against Olajuwon and Sampson, and the balance of victory gradually tilted to the side of the Rockets, but the Lakers did not give up.
In the fifth game, the Lakers went all out at the beginning of the game, expecting to be able to win back a round at home and drag the series into the sixth game, the Lakers' efforts were not without effect, 1 second before the end, the Lakers led by 1 point, the Rockets had the ball, but the space was small, after the whistle, Sampson came to catch the ball, after the face frame, he directly threw the shot, the ball was turned into the basket, Sampson completed the kill, sent the Lakers home.
Fifth: Fisher kills spurs
In the 04 Western Conference semifinals, the Lakers and Spurs met, the two teams have played each other many times before, they know each other very well, there is no secret to speak of, whether they can win depends on how to play on the spot, after the fifth game began, the two sides fell into a bitter battle, the score was constantly alternating, and no one could get a big lead.
0.9 seconds before the finale, Spurs Duncan hit a mid-range shot with his body unbalanced, giving the Spurs a 2-point advantage, leaving 0.4 seconds, which was a fairy ball, but after a few pauses, another fairy ball appeared. Fisher of the Lakers came out to catch the ball, and after getting the ball, he shot directly, the ball fell into the basket in a high arc, and Fisher, who completed the kill, ran back to the locker room excitedly.
Fourth: Jordan kills sir
In the 1998 Finals, the Jazz led by "Utah Double Brake" and the Bulls led by Jordan met, after the first five games, the Bulls gained the advantage, they held the match point, as long as they win one more game, they can reach the top and win the championship, but this ball is not so easy to win.
After the start of the sixth game, the Jazz were desperate, 16 seconds before the final game, the Jazz led by 1 point, they still had the ball, if they could score the ball, the Bulls would be very difficult to win, when Karl Malone attacked, Jordan came out from behind, stole the ball, and then shook Russell away, hit the 17-foot jumper in front of it, beat the Jazz, this kill, known as the "last shot".
Third: Cole kills Sir
In the 97 Finals, the Jazz and bulls faced off head-to-head, on paper strength, the two teams are similar, but the Bulls' finals experience is much stronger than the Jazz, after 5 games, the Bulls have mastered the initiative, got the match point, the sixth game starts at the Bulls' home stadium, and the Bulls are expected to be crowned at home.
The Jazz players who played on the road played hard, they didn't want the Bulls to easily win the championship at home, and the game was played to the last minute, and the Jazz still had a lead. The Bulls carried out their offense, Jordan held the ball on the outside, and when he reached the inside, he met the bag clip, he passed to Kerr, Cole took the ball to complete the shot, the ball fell into the basket, Kerr completed the kill, and the Bulls lifted the championship trophy at home as they wished.
Second: Stockton Kills rockets
In the 1997 Western Conference Finals, the Jazz played against the Rockets with a luxurious lineup, the two teams played inextricably, it was not easy to win each game, winning the Battle of Tennosan Mountain, the Jazz got the match point, their chances of reaching the Finals increased greatly, but the Rockets made them more difficult.
The game entered the final moments, the Rockets had a score advantage, Stockton stood out, he scored consecutively, the point difference was close, so that the game had suspense again, the last attack, the Jazz only had 2.8 seconds of time, Stockton stood at half-time, waiting for the whistle, after the whistle, he took the ball, dribbled a step, shot three points, the ball simply and neatly into the basket, Stockton completed the kill, the Jazz advanced to the Finals.
First: Leonard killed 76ers
In the 19th Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Raptors and the 76ers two new armies launched a fierce duel, the 76ers won a big score advantage, but the Raptors chased back, and after a fierce duel, the two sides still did not distinguish the winner or loser, the series entered the seven major battles, whether to advance to the finals or go home to fish, it was in this battle.
The game entered the last minute, the two sides alternated scores, to the last 4 seconds, the two sides scored a draw, the Raptors have the ball, Leonard to perform this attack, he dribbled to the bottom corner, facing Embiid's long arm, he chose to shoot, the ball on the basket a few times, and finally fell into the box, Leonard completed the whistle kill, according to statistics, this is the first playoff in NBA history to grab the seven-whistle kill, Leonard not only won, but also created history.