Brian Abate

John Paxson’s clutch 3-pointer lifted the Bulls to their third consecutive title on this date in 1993

Hakeem Olajuwon’s blocked shot denied the Knicks a championship on this date in 1994

Kareem’s clutch free throws saved the Lakers season on this date in 1988

Ray Allen’s clutch three helped the Heat extend their season with a comeback victory on this date in 2013

Patrick Ewing tied a Finals record with eight blocked shots on this date in 1994

The Warriors clinched the NBA Finals five years ago today

The Spurs got revenge on the Heat and clinched their fifth title on this date in 2014

The Rockets became the first six seed to win the NBA Finals on this date 25 years ago

The Suns defeated the Bulls in triple overtime in Game 3 of the Finals on this date in 1993

The Celtics defeated the Lakers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on this date in 1984

Derek Fisher’s clutch shooting burned the Magic in the NBA Finals on this date in 2009

The Knicks became the first eight seed to make it to the NBA Finals on this date in 1999

Michael Jordan outdueled Charles Barkley in a Finals thriller on this date in 1993

Magic Johnson’s clutch hook shot lifted the Lakers past the Celtics in game 4 of the Finals on this date in 1987

Magic Johnson secured a triple double to help the Lakers clinch the NBA Finals on this date in 1982

Larry Bird led the Celtics past the Lakers in a burning hot Boston Garden on this date in 1984