CRAZIEST Comebacks In NBA Playoff History
The NBA playoffs have delivered some of the most incredible comeback stories in sports. From improbable fourth-quarter surges to series reversals that defied all odds.
Let’s relive those heart-stopping moments that left fans speechless and wrote themselves into basketball lore.
The Miracle at Oracle
Down 3-1 in Finals
No team had ever overcome this deficit in NBA Finals history.
LeBron’s Promise
James vowed to bring a championship to Cleveland.
Three Straight Wins
Cavs stunned the 73-win Warriors with three consecutive victories.
The Block
LeBron’s chase-down block became the defining playoff moment.
Blazers’ Fourth Quarter Miracle
Points Down
Mavericks’ lead over Blazers entering 4th quarter
Roy’s Points
Brandon Roy’s 4th quarter scoring explosion
Final Score
Blazers completed the largest 4th quarter comeback in playoff history
Brandon Roy, playing on two bad knees, delivered one of the most memorable individual performances. His heroics tied the 2011 first-round series at 2-2.
Boston’s Historic Turnaround
24-Point Deficit
Lakers led by 24 in Game 4 of the 2008 Finals
Pierce’s Leadership
Paul Pierce rallied the Celtics with scoring and defense
41-25 Third Quarter
Boston’s explosive quarter changed the momentum
3-1 Lead
The comeback gave Boston a commanding series lead
Instead of a tied series, the Celtics took a 3-1 lead. They won their 17th championship three days later.
Rockets’ 35-Point Comeback
8 Points in 39 Seconds
McGrady’s scoring burst included two three-pointers and a steal
Four-Point Play
T-Mac hit a three while being fouled with 35 seconds left
The Winning Shot
McGrady’s final three-pointer came with 1.7 seconds remaining
Arena Eruption
The Toyota Center witnessed the most improbable finish in playoff history
Clippers Stun The Thunder
The Clippers erased a 22-point deficit in Game 4 of their 2012 first-round series. Darren Collison scored 12 points in the final quarter.
Bulls’ Miraculous Game 6
3-2 Series Deficit
Bulls faced elimination against the heavily-favored Cavaliers in 1989
6 Seconds Remaining
Cavaliers took a one-point lead on Craig Ehlo’s layup
The Shot
Jordan hit a hanging jumper at the buzzer over Ehlo
Series Victory
The Bulls completed the upset with Jordan’s iconic celebration
The Ultimate Playoff Resilience
Mental Toughness
The greatest comebacks showcase extraordinary mental fortitude. Teams facing elimination find another gear.
Fan Energy
Home crowds provide crucial momentum during comebacks. Their energy can swing series outcomes.
Legendary Status
These moments define careers. Playoff comebacks cement players in basketball history forever.