Top 10 Game 5s in Finals history

[duncan228]

Top 10 Game 5s in Finals history
Jack McCallum
SI.com

...a list of one man's opinion of the best Game 5s in the Finals. Note that closeout Game 5 wins are not included because Sunday's game is not in that category.


3. Rasheed's Nightmare
(2005, San Antonio Beats Detroit 96-95 In Overtime)

"Don't leave Robert Horry." That was the admonition that Pistons coach Larry Brown gave Rasheed Wallace, who may have that in mind on Sunday if Kobe Bryant lines up a potential game-winning shot. With Detroit leading by two in overtime, Wallace, a help defender by nature, left Horry to attend to Manu Ginobili in the corner. Ginobili passed it back to Horry, Big Shot Rob, who drained a three-pointer for the win that gave the Spurs a 3-2 series edge heading back to San Antonio. Against long odds, Detroit won Game 6, but the Spurs prevailed in the clincher.

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The rest of the top-ten, hit the link (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/jack_mccallum/06/11/game.5s/index.html) for the write-ups.

1. They Don't Make 'Em Like This Anymore
(1976, Boston Beats Phoenix 128-126 in Triple Overtime)

2. The Bellyache Heard 'Round The World
(1997, Chicago Beats Utah 90-88)

4. Setting the Scene for a Magic Moment
(1980, Lakers Beat Philadelphia 108-103)

5. Brains Trump Talent
(1977, Portland Beats Philadelphia 110-104)

6. Wade Lives At The Line
(2006, Miami Beats Dallas 101-100 In Overtime)

7. It's All About Nellie
(1968, Celtics Beat Lakers 120-117 In Overtime)

8. Suns Shine in the Second City
(1993, Phoenix Beats Chicago 108-98)

9. Willis Gets Hurt
(1970, Knicks Beat Lakers 107-100)

10. An L.A. Surprise in Boston Garden
(1962, Lakers Beat Celtics 126-121)

[spursfan1000]

I will never forget that game.

[BadMotorscooter]

I think this game 5 tomorrow will be special. I wouldnt be suprised to see Kobe go for 40+ and L.A. win the game. Especially with all the Celtic fans talking smack now.

[TampaDude]

I think this game 5 tomorrow will be special. I wouldnt be suprised to see Kobe go for 40+ and L.A. win the game. Especially with all the Celtic fans talking smack now.

Someone is going to have a HUGE game tomorrow night. Don't know who, but I have a feeling Game 5 will be epic.

[MavDynasty]

:lmao Wade lives at the Line

[Juanobili]

I remember jumping in joy when he hit that

props to my dad. he called Horry hitting another clutch 3

[Chieflion]

Number 8 is really underrated because the Suns didn't win the championship. In context, the Suns lost their first 2 games at home and practically had their backs against the walls and games 3, 4, 5 were in Chicago. Game 3 went triple overtime, with both teams making weird decisions, taking weird timeouts down the stretch. In the end, the Suns outlasted the Bulls in a war of attrition and won the game.