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Spurs vs. Heat

The previous day before the game the Spurs suffered one of the most heartbreaking losses in NBA history, but yet they have returned for another game against the Heat.

Miami entered the fourth quarter leading by one and was up two inside the final minute, when the Spurs took possession with a chance to tie or take the lead. Tim Duncan missed a running hook as well as a tip-in attempt, and LeBron James extended the lead to four with a jumper at the other end -- the only field goal by either team after the two-minute mark.

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Bulls vs. Jazz
After losing game 1 Utah wasn't going to make the same mistake twice with the score tied in game 6.

When Jordan's drive drew help from John Stockton, Jordan dished out to Stockton's man, a wide-open Steve Kerr. Kerr, who had told Jordan "If he comes off, I'll be ready" in the huddle before the play, coolly knocked down a jumper for the lead. The Jazz still had five seconds to tie or take the lead, but Scottie Pippen stole the ensuing inbounds pass and directed it to Toni Kukoc, who dunked to cap the victory.

With seconds left of the game Bryon Russell's amazing 3-pointer tied the game once again.

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Bulls vs. Jazz
This game is called "the flu game" because Michael Jordan was weakened for this game.

Whatever the culprit, Jordan was severely weakened for Game 5 in Salt Lake City, yet summoned an incredible performance seemingly on sheer will. With the other four Chicago starters combining for just 36 points, Jordan carried the team with 38 points on 13-of-27 shooting. And with the game on the line, Jordan led a 10-0 run to erase an eight-point Utah lead early in the fourth quarter before his 3-pointer broke a tie with 25 seconds left. Jeff Hornacek missed a tying 3 inside the final second.

Before Jordan took the shot Scottie Pippin had to help him to the bench during a timeout.

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Previously losing a closeout game 5 they have come back for yet another game and there not willing to lose this one. Only down by three with 42 seconds left Jordan manages to comeback with an amazing individual sequence. With great ball coordination and amazing teamwork the Bulls managed to win this game.

Down three with 42 seconds left, Jordan took over with an incredible individual sequence. After scoring a quick basket to cut the lead to one, Jordan poked the ball away from Karl Malone in the post for a steal. He brought the ball upcourt and held it with the clock running down. Isolated against Bryon Russell, Jordan drove right, crossed over, helped guide a slipping Russell to clear space, and knocked down the go-ahead jumper with 5.2 seconds left for the last of his 45 points. When John Stockton missed at the other end, Chicago had its final title before Jordan's retirement and the dissolution of the roster.

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Chicago vs. Phoenix
Despite losing the first two games, the suns try to come back by winning game 6 because its on their home court.

Up two with 14.4 seconds left, it looked like Phoenix might get a home Game 7. The Bulls had other ideas. After Scottie Pippen beat Charles Barkley at the top of the key, the Suns' defense broke down. Despite instructions from coach Paul Westphal not to leave shooters open, Danny Ainge had to offer help covering Pippen and then Horace Grant, which left his man, John Paxson, open beyond the arc. Grant found Paxson for the go-ahead 3, which went through the net with 3.9 seconds left.

Towards the end of the game Kevin Johnson went up for a shot, but Grant comes out of knowhere and knocks the ball away preserving the win.

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Pistons vs. Lakers
This game was an extraordinary one. Isiah Thomas, a Detroit star, still played in the game even though he had a sprained ankle.

Despite Detroit star Isiah Thomas being limited by the sprained ankle he played through in a classic Game 6 (No. 7 on our list) and despite the Lakers shooting 55.8 percent from the field, the Pistons stayed close thanks to 42 bench points from the trio of John Salley (17), Dennis Rodman (15) and Vinnie Johnson (10). Down by as many as 15 in the fourth quarter, Detroit rallied to within one on a Bill Laimbeer 3-pointer with six seconds remaining. The Lakers threw long to beat the press and instead of running the clock out, A.C. Green dunked with two seconds on the clock. Then things got weird.

Although there was still seconds left on the clock Lakers players, photographers and even fans flooded the court which meant the game was over. The play continued and Thomas tried to go for a shot but he ran into Magic Johnson and the clock ran out

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Bulls vs. Utah
They say that this game was one of the most memorable for Isiah Thomas because he did everything in his will to win.

Thomas' 25 points in the third were (and remain) a Finals record for scoring in a quarter, and 11 of those points came after he sprained his ankle and returned to the game following a brief stint on the bench. Thomas' outburst gave Detroit, which had trailed by seven at halftime, a two-point lead headed into the fourth. The last Thomas basket, with 1:17 left, gave him 43 points and the Pistons a one-point lead. However, the Lakers reclaimed the edge on two Kareem Abdul-Jabbar free throws with 14 seconds remaining, and Joe Dumars missed a runner on Detroit's last real chance.

Lakers, even though they won, were amazed by Thomas' performance.

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Lakers vs. Celtics
With Celtics winning the first three games they were confident that they would win this one too.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's dunk off a Magic Johnson's feed gave the Lakers their first lead of the second half at 104-103 with 29 seconds remaining. The Celtics reclaimed their advantage on a Larry Bird 3-pointer with 12 seconds left, but the Lakers cut the deficit in half with an Abdul-Jabbar free throw and retained possession when his second free throw went out of bounds off Boston. That set the stage for Johnson, who drove on Kevin McHale after a switch and scored over him with what Magic called "my junior, junior sky hook" in deference to Abdul-Jabbar's famous hook shot. The Celtics still had a chance to win on Bird's 3 at the buzzer, but it bounced off the rim and the Lakers would win the series in six games.

Lakers were right when they said they were going to produce an all-time finish

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Heat vs. Spurs
The Spurs are in the lead by five with only 30 seconds left on the clock, were so close to winning their fifth championship.

The Heat forced overtime when Ray Allen made an improbable 3-pointer while falling out of bounds in the right corner with 5.2 seconds remaining. Miami withstood two San Antonio attempts to tie or take the lead in the final seconds to tie the series and force a deciding Game 7 that the Heat eventually won.

In addition to the Heats comeback, this wild game featured yet another close call. Only down by 10 at the start of the fourth quarter and still managed to get in the lead.

After having his headband infamously knocked off, LeBron James scored 11 points in a 20-7 Heat run. James finished with his second triple-double of the series: 32 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. On the other side, the Spurs wasted a vintage performance from 37-year-old Tim Duncan, who had 30 points and 17 rebounds.

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Spurs vs. Pistons
Robert Horry came in with a great clutch in this game. He made most of the points within the last 18 minutes. Only up by two with 10 seconds left, the Pistons managed to prevent the Spurs from scoring.

Horry's shooting was critical in a back-and-forth game with 18 ties and 12 lead changes. He scored 21 points in the last 18 minutes of action, making five 3-pointers. The last of those triples was the game winner. Up two in the final 10 seconds, the Pistons trapped Manu Ginobili in the corner, but he was able to get a pass through to Horry, who nailed a 3-pointer over the long arms of Tayshaun Prince with 5.8 seconds left. Richard Hamilton subsequently missed under duress at the other end.