At best, some of the calls against the Kings big men, like here and here, were dubious. Viewed together, and paired with the context of the series and the amount of money the NBA stood to gain from a Game 7, a different picture emerges. Found inside – Page 34best record in the Western Conference at 64–18. Then they marched back to the Western Conference finals, losing only one game in the process. ... Then, in Game 6, the Jazz trailed by seven points in the closing minutes. Found inside – Page 278Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, 6 Oakland A's, 131–32, 146 Oakland Raiders. ... 88–89, 101 NBA finals (2002), 101 NBA finals (2004), 93 NBA Western Conference finals (1973), 100 NBA Western Conference finals (2000), 89–90 NBA Western ... The only game 7 on this list that did not occur in a Conference or NBA finals series, the Spurs and Mavericks seven-game series from 2006 is underrated looking back at it, and it's game 7 was filled with a massive comeback, great plays, a critical mistake, drama, and history. There have been three sweeps during that period — 2002, 2007, and 2018. The game and the series ended not with a bang but with a free throw marathon whimper, as the Kings shot a lousy 16-30 from the free throw line, and saw their heralded role-players out-performed by the Lakers much mocked reserves. Found inside – Page 261... was watching from afar as the Avalanche blew the 2002 Western Conference finals to the Red Wings, taking a 3—2 lead and then dropping the final two games. Patrick Roy made a notorious “Statue of Liberty” gaffe in Denver in Game 6, ... Not coincidentally, rules mandating buzzer beaters be reviewed by referees via instant replay were instituted the following season. Found inside – Page 1969With cases like Game 6 of the LakersKings Western Conference Finals of 2002, in which horribly biased reffing was perceived by almost all neutral observers, my hopes aren't very high. I'll get back to that. One of the things that always ... It wasn’t a luck shot. Bryant and O'Neal's combined 71 points was too much for the Nets to handle though, and the Lakers took a 3-0 series lead. The three that we rank as the most important are Game 7 of the 2000 Western Conference Finals , Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals and game 5 of the 2006 NBA Finals. Pollard was traded after the 2003 season. The statistics: 27 free throw attempts in the quarter for the Lakers, against nine for the Kings. Game 5 is Hakeem Olajuwon's final NBA game. The Celtics had control on this game throughout, but the 76ers kept within striking distance into the 4th quarter. In 2017, LeBron James passes Michael Jordan (5,987) for the top spot on the all-time playoff scoring list with a three from the left-wing in Game 5 of the 2017 . In Game 2, the Nets were blown out by 23, with O'Neal leading the way again, putting up 40 points and 12 rebounds and coming within 2 assists of a triple double. Horry scored 11 of his 18 points in the 4th quarter, including two more crucial 3-pointers. ", record-setting parade to the free throw line. Game 4 would not only be the last game played at Charlotte Coliseum until 2004 when the Charlotte Bobcats were an expansion team (the Bobcats would make the first of their two only playoff appearances in 2010), but the last playoff game ever played at the arena. The Hornets also reclaimed the history and records of the 1988–2002 Charlotte teams. Pollard’s fifth and sixth foul calls. Another Western Conference Finals between the two archrivals felt destined when they ended up on opposite ends of the bracket come playoff time, the Kings as the 2 seed and Pacific Division champions and the Lakers as the 5 seed and reigning NBA champions. 1 of 4 Golden State Warriors' Jordan Bell dunks in the second quarter during game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State . Super-duper star power He broke the record for most games worked by an NBA official in 2006. On Friday, the Los Angeles Clippers reached their first ever Western Conference finals behind a 25-point Game 6 comeback at home against the Utah Jazz. In Game 4, O'Neal put up 34 points and the Lakers won the game and the championship, accomplishing the NBA's second three-peat in seven years. Basically a breakdown of the 2002 WCF between the Lakers and Kings with insights from players, coaches, announcers, and refs of each game. This keepsake hardcover edition of a #1 New York Times bestseller features the author's unconventional, hilarious and insightful writing about all things basketball. Found insideAn opinionated tour of the past, present, and future of pro basketball, written by ESPN's "Sports Guy" columnist, shares insights on everything from major NBA events and underrated players to how Hall of Famers should be selected. 1 American Television 1.1 2020s 1.1.1 Notes 1.2 2010s 1.3 2000s 1.4 1990s 2 Canadian Television 2.1 2020s 2.1.1 Notes 2.2 2010s 2.2.1 Notes 2.3 2000s 2.4 1990s 2.4.1 Notes 2.5 1980s 2.5.1 Notes 2.6 1970s 2.6.1 Notes 2.7 . His shot missed. The Nets won games five and six to advance to the team's first of two consecutive NBA Finals. Found inside – Page 302... team was the beneficiary of the NBA's broken system against Sacramento in Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals. When the Post reporter brought up the controversial 2002 series, Jackson's response was cautiously revealing: “A ... TBS has aired some NBA basketball in the ensuing years due to conflicts on sister network TNT. TNT had Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, & John Thompson on hand for Game 2. This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Spurs winning the first meeting. Found inside – Page 227Stockton, in particular, came up extremely big at the most critical moments. The point guard averaged 16.1 points and 9.6 assists in Utah's 2O playoff games. In the decisive game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Rockets ... The top-seeded Timberwolves made their first-ever appearance in the Western Conference Finals in 2004, facing the second-seeded Lakers. NBA Conference Finals Numbers Game. Found inside – Page 102He singled out Game 6 of the Western Conference finals in 2002 , when the Los Angeles Lakers shot 27 free throws in the fourth quarter ( 18 more than the Sacramento Kings ) and beat the Kings , 106 to 102 , to force a seventh game in ... A second elimination game, this time in Game 6 in Los . The letter states that Donaghy "learned from Referee A that Referees A and F wanted to extend the series to seven games. The game was tight the entire way and the Kings’ crowd stayed in a cowbell-ringing frenzy the entire way; going to overtime seemed both expected and fitting. Found inside – Page 143March 6, 1973, Melrose Park, IL), college and professional player, is the son of Bertha Finley, graduated from Proviso ... of the playoffs, but lost a tough seven-game series to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals. But Iverson's play at the end making a layup, scoring off an Eric Snow steal, and hitting some free throws after Walker drilled a three sealed the victory for the 76ers. “I wear [my championship ring] for all the teams that I thought should’ve won a championship and didn’t,” he said. In Game 1, the Nets stayed within striking distance, but Shaquille O'Neal's 36 points and 16 rebounds led the Lakers to victory. NBA insiders have also agreed with Donaghy, Stephen A. Smith, Bill Plaschke, Mike Wilbon and Skip Bayless all covered the game and they agreed it was an . 3. 2010 Western Conference finals Game 5: Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns × With the game and the series tied, everyone at Staples Center knew Bryant was going to get the ball with 3.5 seconds left. Boston Celtics. This was the seventh playoff meeting between these two teams, with each team winning three series apiece. On June 10, 2008, convicted NBA referee Tim Donaghy's attorney filed a court document alleging that Game 6 was fixed by two referees. At halftime, “Chris Webber told us to just count on playing against eight out there,” Pollard said, referring to the five Lakers on the court and the three referees. Or was it the entire second half of Michael Jordan's career? The Charlotte Coliseum played host to its final playoff game on May 12. In many ways, O’Neal had transformed refereeing in the post, due to his rare blend of height and girth, which meant nearly every play he was involved in turned into a tangle of limbs beneath the basket. As far as the referees of the infamous Game 6, Dick Bavetta is now 72 years old and is still reffing NBA games. Divac added 15 points and 10 rebounds.[31]. Though they eventually lost to the Nets 4–2 (preventing a Celtics–Lakers NBA Finals), they did create the biggest 4th quarter playoff comeback in Game 3, winning 94–90 after trailing by as much as 21 prior to the fourth quarter. @ Sacramento Kings. I have been doing that for all my career.”. Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns celebrates after their 125-118 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, U.S., June 13, 2021. Was it when the Suns got 64 freethrows in Game 7 of the 1993 Western Conference Finals? With Bibby and Divac leading the way, they shot 71% in the first quarter, and were up 46-22 at one point in the second quarter. Kings coach Rick Adelman counter-lobbied the refs through the press, decried his rival’s gamesmanship, and insisted NBA officiating was above making up calls from one game to the next. A decade later, questionable officiating still haunts what might be the greatest playoff series ever played, writes Matt Gallagher. 10. In the final ten seconds with Los Angeles up 99–98, Peja Stojaković air-balled a wide open 3, and O'Neal was fouled on the rebound. A second elimination game, this time in Game 6 in Los . Detroit advanced to face the Boston Celtics in the second round. Cartilage in his left knee tore, and everything changed for both Webber and the Kings. A poorly officiated Game 6 in the 2001-02 Western Conference finals cost the team a chance to eliminate the Los Angeles Lakers and move onto the NBA Finals. For example, Wilbon pointed out that Kobe Bryant did not get a foul called on him after elbowing Mike Bibby in front of an official. After Christie drew a foul, Lakers forward Rick Fox slapped Christie across the face with an open hand. The ball went straight to Lakers forward Robert “Big Shot” Horry, one of the game’s all-time clutch-shooting role players, who calmly sank a wide-open three. We beat the crap out of them in Game 3, and we led in Game 4 for 47 minutes.”, “A luck shot is one of those guys who has no form,” Horry said after the game. The home team won each game of the series, with the Pistons winning the decisive Game 5 by 3 points. Game 4 is Mitch Richmond's final NBA game. Playing in Los Angeles, the Mavs blew a 30-point lead to the Lakers, who trailed 88-61 at the end of the third quarter. This brought the series to New Jersey with the Lakers up 2-0. [27], Game 6 is considered to be one of the most controversial games in not just NBA history, but arguably all of North American professional sports history,[citation needed] as numerous questionable calls went against the Kings in the fourth quarter. Found inside – Page 37In Game 1 of the Western Conference finals series, Olajuwon scored 27 points along with eight rebounds and six assists. The Rockets upset the Spurs on their own court, 94–93, as Olajuwon assisted on the winning basket with 6.4 seconds ... This was the tenth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning eight of the first nine meetings. 2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns, Western Conference Finals, Game 6 Information about game 6 of the L.A. Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns series in the 2010 NBA Playoffs, with score, recap, pictures, stats, highlights, quotes and Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol performance. One timeout and missed Bryant jumper later, Bibby’s shot seemed like it would be the franchise’s defining moment, as the Kings were just one win away from the NBA Finals. 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