best moments of the nba?best PLAY of all time?
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Top Five Plays\nHonorable Mention - Even though I was a Knicks fan, Reggie Miller dismantling them in 17 seconds to bring the Pacers back with a couple of quick steals and threes was great basketball.\n\n5. Magic Johnson's sky hook against the Celtics in the Finals (1987 I think). It was the premiere rivalry of the 1980's with the two premiere players (Magic and Bird). \n\n4. Derek Fisher's shot with .04 seconds left to beat the Spurs in the 2004 Western Conference Semis. That shot changed the course of the NBA. If the Spurs win that game, they probably win the series and go on to face the Pistons in the finals. If that happens, we may be talking three-peat and a Spurs dynasty this year, or another Spurs-Pistons match up at least.\n\n3. Dr. J rocking the cradle against the Lakers in the 1981 Finals. Another shot that lives on in highlight lore.\n\n2. Larry Bird's steal and scoop against the Pistons in the Conference Finals (I think this was 1986 season). The fact that moments before he had hit another shot to keep the game close was also incredible.\n\n1. Jordan's 20 footer to beat the Jazz in the 1998 Finals. That moment summed up the career of the greatest player of his time. The image of that shot still haunts many a Jazz fan.
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I watched most of the playoffs, and the refs were good except for when it came to one player: Wade.\nThat's why he broke the record for most free throws made in a Finals game.\nUntil the NBA adopts instant replay like the NFL and NHL, the stars and superstars like Wade, Kobe, LeBron, etc. will receive foul shots any time they go to the paint. The NBA would be so much better with instant replay, especially for the Finals.\nLook at what it's done for the NFL.
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Nowadays? Hmmmmm........the NBA just isn't what it used to be. In the days of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson the players seemed to be so dedicated with such class. I have to say Magic has always been my favorite.......and remains so. :)
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nba.com broadband has highlights of every game as well as fantasy analysis, top ten, and tnt overtime.  That is a good way to get in on all the action.  They don't have full length games though.
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Jordan with any of the second teir stars is the best.  He is the one player who could not be stopped in the clutch.  His defense was simply awesome and his leadership equal to Larry and Magic.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?search=dennis+rodman&v=icJLs4t0lLo\n\nAround minute 2:50, give me my 10 points.
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For me, pump fake.  Second best is cross-over and fake pass to teammate and layup.
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Michael Jordan is without a doubt the greatest athlete ever to play the game of basketball 32,292 points.\nI was blessed and had season tickets to the Bulls during everyone of the play offs, what a MAN!\nI have met him as well he is a very nice celebrity.
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I know Michael Jordan has done it several times. Kobe did last night. I'm not sure who else but I'm sure others have. You can probably get a more complete list from NBA.com
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I would love to see New Jersey going to the NBA finals again. They are exciting to watch because of Vince Carter's awesome slams and surprisingly long three pointers, Richard Jefferson's strong dunks, and Kidd's great assists. They also have an uptempo fast break game that makes them so fun to watch.
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CAn you imagine the highlight reel for this one?
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Best Basketball : Shaq O'Neal, Tim Ducan and Kobe Bryant.\n\nSoccer : sorry i don't follow Soccer.\n\nFootball : Tom Brady, LaDainian Tomlinson and Brett Favre.
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In all honesty, it really was.  Despite the presence of LeBron James, the game was so boring that I just turned off the television.\n\nThere was one shining moment though, I thought the 40-foot three point shot of Jamaal Crawford off a pass from Nate Robinson (as the shot clock expired) was nice.  But when you really think about it, it was a lucky shot on a broken play.\n\nHope this helps.
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Bill Russell - 5 time MVP, 12 time All-Star, 11 time NBA Champion, 2 time NCAA Champion, averaged 22.5 rebounds per game fro his career, had 51 rebounds in one game and 49 in 2 others. \n\nHe is the greatest defensive and player the game has ever seen. He was also the consumate "team player".
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Jordan transcended the game just as Oscar Robertson did in his time. To compare them is comparing apples and oranges...the game was different just as the game is played different today than when Jordan dominated. How much triangle offense do we see anymore? Zones in the NBA? Whoda thunk it?!?! There is nobody in the game right now that is transforming the game or taking it to another level. Until that guy comes along, we will all still talk about Jordan. I mean, how many NCAA women did you see dunk the ball in the 90's? Candace has taken the game to the next level. Who do you compare her to, Miller? The game was a lot different then.
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I agree hands down. Its been intense, especially last nights LA win at the staples center. Another good one has been the Bulls- Heat. There has been some tempers, plus the Bulls are giving the Heat some problems and making the games close. This years playoffs could be one for the ages!
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NBA all way. They are pros :)