What NBA shot has ever been the best on its own? Not as well-known as Michael Jordan's fadeaway, Dirk Nowitzki's one-legger, or Kareem Abdul-skyhook. Jabbar's Jabbar's But which basket has garnered the greatest attention since the National Basketball Association was established in 1946?
More than 5 million shots have been made in the NBA, and many things, including shot difficulty, relevance, amazement, and importance, affect how memorable a shot is. A pivotal shot is more important in the postseason than it is in the regular season. The largest leave their mark.
Check out here the greatest shots in NBA history:
1. James Harden Delivers an Ankle Breaker
28 February 2018
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Houston Rockets
Los Angeles, California’s Staples Center is the location.
The Rockets triumph 105-92.
2. Derek Fisher Spurns the Spurs in Just 0.4 Seconds
The 13th of May 2004
Game: San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Location: San Antonio, Texas, SBC Center
Lakers prevail 74-73 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
3. Linsanity Reaches Its Peak
14 February 2012
Game: Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks
Location: Toronto, Canada's Air Canada Center
The Knicks triumph 90–87.
4. The Shot, The Wave and The Stare
23rd of April 2019
Oklahoma City Thunder at Portland Trail Blazers
Portland, Oregon's Moda Center is the location.
Trail Blazers prevail 118-115 in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
5. John Paxson Clinches a Three-Peat
Date: 20 June 1993
Phoenix Suns vs. Chicago Bulls
Phoenix, Arizona's America West Arena is the location.
Bulls prevail 99-98 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
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6. Allan Houston Stuns No. 1 With Buzzer-Beater
The 16th of May 1999
Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks
In Miami, Florida, at Miami Arena
Knicks prevail 78-77 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round.7.
7. Jordan Shrugs Off the Blazers
Time: 3 June 1992
Game: Portland Trail Blazers vs. the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Stadium is where you may find this place.
The Bulls prevail 122-89 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
8. Kareem’s Patented Sky Hook Makes Him the All-Time Scoring King
The fifth of April, 1984
Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Las Vegas, Nevada's Thomas & Mack Center
Lakers triumph 129-115.
9. Magic’s Baby Sky Hook Downs the Celtics
September 9, 1987
Game: Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Boston, Massachusetts's Boston Garden
The Lakers prevail 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA FinaL lakers
10. Gar Gets Heard as the Suns Force Triple Overtime
June 5th, 1976
Game: Boston Celtics vs. Phoenix Suns
Boston, Massachusetts's Boston Garden
The Celtics prevail 128–126 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
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11. AI Crosses Over The GOAT
The 12th of March 1997
Game: Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's CoreStates Center
The Bulls triumph 108–104.
12. Larry Bird Shows Why You Follow Your Own Shot
Thursday, May 5, 1981
Game: Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics
Boston, Massachusetts's Boston Garden
The Celtics prevail 98-95 in Game 1 of the NBA FinCeltics
13. Westbrook Locks Up MVP With Record-Breaking Shot
Date: 9 April 2017.
Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets are playing.
Location: Denver, Colorado's Pepsi Center
The Thunder triumph 106-105
14. Reggie Miller, Knick Killer
1995-05-07, date
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers
Location: New York City, New York, Madison Square Garden
Result: Pacers prevail 107-105 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
15. Wade to LeBron With 90 Feet in Between
15 February 2011
Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers are playing.
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana's Conseco Fieldhouse
The Heat prevail 110–103.
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16. Jordan Switches Hands in Mid-Air
The fifth of June, 1991
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls
Chicago Stadium is where you may find this place.
The Bulls prevail 107-86 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
17. The Logo’s 60-Footer Keeps the Lakers Alive
The 29th day of April 1970
Game: New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Location: Inglewood, California, The Forum
Knicks prevail 111-108 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
