The 7 Greatest Game 7s in NBA History

My list of the greatest Game 7s in NBA Playoff history.
-----
Make sure to subscribe for more NBA History!
Follow Me on Instagram!
Instagram: / jonnyarnett. .
Interested in connecting more with the this Basketball community? Join up on Discord.
/ discord
______
The game of Basketball has been my passion since I was 5 years old. I grew up as a kid watching my dad's recorded VHS tapes of playoff games through the 70s and 80s, and collected all the Basketball cards. Something about the game and what it represents just hooked me from a very young age.
My love for the game only continues to grow as time goes on. I love studying and analyzing the game, with an unbiased perspective. Feel free to subscribe, follow me on social media, and celebrate this amazing game and it's rich history with me!
I post videos every week on NBA history, predictions, hypothetical scenarios and current NBA topics.
______
Intro Music: Turn On - RW Smith • Turn On - RW Smith (No... ​​​​​​​​​​
-----
#nba #basketball #finals

[@jonnyarnett]

It’s just my opinion of my very finite mind, so don’t be too mad 😂 What were the best game 7s to you?

[@facelessandnameless]

Lakers vs Blazers 2000 WCF is my favorite.

[@FuShengAlex]

Detroit vs LA 1988 should be here

[@damonsonnier34]

1994 Rockets vs Knicks.

[@IrishRapLyrics]

@@FuShengAlex IT had a bad ankle too but kept the game close iconic game

[@jonathanglennon1325]

​@@IrishRapLyrics game 6 was better imo

[@masmirage]

Doc Rivers was the starting PG on the '88 Hawks and they were actually up 3-2 against Boston. Meaning even as a player, Doc knew how to blow playoff leads.

[@xenonmaster6668]

While it’s how he learned to blow leads 😭💀

[@JerrellXotiikClemmons]

😭😭😭

[@reimixo]

Nah... Doc played great... 32 points on 62.5% fg in game 6 and 16points 18 assists in game 7...

[@loganmattoon5284]

@@reimixo ong. People think they smart when they really just too lazy to look shit up

[@javigar133]

Really???

[@Lloyd00]

Game 7 in 2010 was so stressful to watch. I will never forget how the bar i was at absolutely went crazy when Artest hit that shot.

[@CryptidFlame]

Same! That was truly the most intense game I've ever watched. Every inch was clawed over by both teams.

[@JVMArise]

Same here, I turn off my tv because the Celtics were up by 13 points in 3rd quarter and then I turn on the tv and I saw the score were even and it was intense game 😂😂😂

[@Northphilly-wu4oq]

The refs cheated boston

[@balitangkalusugan19]

​@Northphilly-wu4oq, maybe. But refs cheated Lakers in 08.

[@vulcanraven9701]

@@Northphilly-wu4oq they did. The Free throw disparity was very obvious that game

[@greywolf2155]

Bron's block and Kyrie's shot are legendary, but if you're talking about clutch moments in that game you have to bring up Love completely locking down prime Steph on the perimeter. What a moment for the guy to step up

[@dominicharris5489]

lol that moment is not even close to kyries shot and brons block tho

[@andylee7861]

@@dominicharris5489 i mean if he didnt stop curry. Curry would of made the last shot and won

[@dominicharris5489]

@@andylee7861 Not sure why u automatically assuming he making that aside form the fact he shot 7-17 in that game. Thats just not a guarantee. and its no way that play is more exciting and vital than Brons block on a LAYUP in transition and Kyries clutch shot to put them up 3 with a minute left. Why are we forcing lumping in that play to kyries shot and lebrons block idgi

[@phoule76]

@@andylee7861 would've, not would of

[@officialconch]

Kyrie’s shot trumps both

[@DanVideos]

Nets Bucks in 21 definitely deserves a spot, absolutely heroic performances by both Giannis and KD, and arguably the defining moment of Giannis’ ascent to the best in the league.

[@Slapshot544]

Facts

[@Tyrunner0097]

I'm very surprised it wasn't on here. It's definitely top 10. When you really think about it, the futures of both teams hinged on what amounted to 1" of a foot at the 3-point line.

[@reimixo]

And if the nets win they probably don't blow it up

[@animeguitarguy]

It's in the honorable mentions

[@javigar133]

Not in the top 7 ever, but ok, a mention is cool

[@seyramkartey3726]

Cavs had 3 clutch plays, the stop by Kevin Love always goes overlooked

[@antonioguglielmetti2661]

Yes that was VITAL! I remember watching him dance with curry live with everything he has in him. Jr Smith also deserves credit for stopping iguadalas dunk for lebron's block

[@scottkellogg2180]

Game 7 of the 2016 Finals will forever be the greatest game I’ve ever seen in my entire life.

[@Hazz1405]

Second greatest for me. After Bulls VS Utah Game 6 in 1998. Fairy tale ending for both but especially 98 bulls because it was their last season together and MJs last ever shot in a bulls uniform was a game winner. Crazy

[@user-tx3bt9hd7i]

@@Hazz1405 In my opinion, game 6 is inferior to game 7 in terms of early closing.

[@Hazz1405]

@@user-tx3bt9hd7i yes I understand that but the ending of the bulls game was just fairytale. It'd why it'd my favourite.

[@vulcanraven9701]

really? Besides a three pointer, both teams just kept chucking bricks at the end of that game.

[@nicksamp515]

That cavs-warriors gm 7 was super intense. Nobody have scored for 4 minutes and one basket would surely decide who's going to win the game. I'm rooting for the Cavs to win and really was hopeless when iggy drove to the basket to score the 1st point in the last 4 minutes when LeBron came out of nowhere to block that shot. And then when kyrie hit that 3, that sigh of relief was so satisfying after that intense sequence.

[@nelsonargueta7287]

2010 finals game 7 was an instant classic. I remember I was at my grandmas house while my parents were out of town and man that whole game was a edge of your seat nail biter. Rip Kobe!

[@OCMELLO18]

Spurs-Pistons in 2005 was an iconic showcase of defense

[@GarkKahn]

Also the results looked like fiba

[@antonioguglielmetti2661]

Yeah because it was supposed to be all over in game 6 but it turned out that both teams were tough to the core. Pistons were even up 1 at the end of the 3rd quarter.

[@maurygoldblat8982]

@@antonioguglielmetti2661 tied going into the 4th 57 all

[@ButteryAftertaste]

This should have at least gotten an honorable mention. Lots of great choices, but this still deserves recognition.

[@aditkhandelwal714]

The 2019 Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers when Kawhi hit that buzzer beater game winner in game 7 was insane

[@joonpak]

I remember that so clearly. I was visiting Bangkok so I had to watch it super early in the morning. It was crazy- that bouncing ball before falling the hoop.

[@True-Believer616]

I will never ever forget that 2000 Lakers-Blazers game 7. That 15 point comeback was epic enough but was also the first step toward that Laker team becoming a Dynasty. What a joy it was to watch live.

[@shauncameron8390]

I was never able to see that game. And when the Finals started, all I seen was that Kobe to Shaq Alley-Oops in the montage.

[@user-mr1zd5ws7m]

​@@shauncameron8390and one of the greatest displays of shitty refereeing ever

[@andrewmauney3082]

I was estatic when Kobe through lob to Shaq. I knew that was the nail in the coffin

[@jordandwiggins1026]

Speak for yourself

[@True-Believer616]

@@jordandwiggins1026 If you're talking to me, I did.

[@malikjames9035]

How do you not mention the fact that Chamberlain tried to re-enter the game and Butch Van Bredda Koff said tell the sob we don’t need him?

[@simonhughes4934]

Celtics v Pistons game 7, 1987 ECF should be on the list, that was a brutal physical series.

[@daREALtruestory]

Lakers kings 2002 Kobe had a clutch performance in the 4th quarter and overtime and one of the most overlooked things about that game was he got his 5th personal foul early in the 4th quarter and played the rest of the game near perfect

[@mrbean3470]

'06 Spurs vs Mavs would be up there for me. That was really world class.

[@leonzaduncan2438]

Duncan missed free throws

[@jasonfire3434]

It sucks that the Tim Donaghy stuff has to cloud the series because Game 7 of Lakers-Kings in 2002 was fun and stressful to watch, and was the real finals that year.

[@celtics17banners84]

I see Bird in the thumbnail, I click

[@intelligentman7195]

Same here

[@Jay_draco]

More like Bron/Kobe + L Celtikkks

[@papakeegs3405]

Same!

[@willard8807]

Me kobe and LeBron

[@MrMMAJER]

What species of birds are your favorite, fellow birds enthusiast?

[@NumberStatsFax]

Jimmy Butler since joining the Heat 🔥 -First NBA Finals (2020) appearance since Bron era -First No. 8 seed to reach NBA Finals since 1999 -First Play-In team to make Conf. Finals + NBA Finals -Led Miami to third Conf. Finals in four seasons -Headed to second NBA Finals in four seasons Jimmy Butler wins the ECF MVP! Jimmy Butler has averaged 24.7PPG 7.6 RPG 6.1 APG 2.6 SPG 0.5 BPG 41.7/31.3/84.6 In 7 games versus Jayson Tatum in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals. Jimmy Butler has a 2-2 record in game sevens in his career 50% win percentage Jimmy Butler has averaged 22.0 PPG 6.3 RPG 3.0 APG 0.7 SPG 43.4/28.4/76.2 in 4 games in game sevens in his career. Jimmy Butler has averaged -23.3 PPG -6.9 RPG -4.9 APG -44.4% -28.8 % -86.0% in 20 games in Eastern Conference Finals in his career Jimmy Butler 28.5PPG 7.0 RPG 5.7 APG 2.0 SPG 48.8/34.6/81 in 17 games in the 2023 playoffs. -Jimmy Butler is 11-9 in the playoffs versus Jayson Tatum in his career. Jimmy Butler is 12-5 in the 2023 playoffs The Heat are the 2nd 8 seed to reach the Finals, joining the Knicks in 1999. They become the 3rd team in NBA history to rank last in PPG during the regular season and reach the NBA Finals. The Miami Heat made their first NBA Finals appearance in 2006, they have been back 6 times since including this season. Those 7 NBA Finals appearances are the most in the NBA during that span. For more stats like this , highlights , lowlights , updates and debates follow me on Twitter, Fb, IG, and TikTok

[@5starKaden227]

Definitely should’ve added bucks vs nets game 7 at that time kd had the most points in a game 7 in history

[@antonioclark3833]

3-1 comeback was history especially over a plus 70 win team!

[@captainswagalicious]

Honestly when people ask me what the best basketball game in history is, I usually say 93 finals or the 2016 finals. Simply the two single best performances in basketball I’ve ever seen

[@vulcanraven9701]

2016 had only 1 game that was close. 93 ended in 6 games.

[@coolkidbradude7745]

What about Spurs vs Pistons in 2005. As a Spurs fan, that was an iconic game to me with Duncan getting his 3rd ring.

[@husseinalhadi5471]

Great list, 1987 ECF Celtics vs Pistons, Bird was 37-9-9 won by 2 pts, I know you put 2 Bird games, Bird was so clutch in game 7's.

[@jrlrpgdraw]

Good list. Nice to see someone who appreciates the 2010 game 7. I remember watching it thinking it was the greatest game I'd ever seen and then seeing espn saying it was a terrible game.

[@alexanderlyons4807]

I hope that we get another classic game 7 this playoffs. The Heat vs Celtics is almost guaranteed to to be in this conversation if it's anywhere even close to game 6 (the best game 6 I've personally seen) hopefully it lives up to the hype

[@LightofDestiny9244]

Damn, you watched this vid before me. This was a great vid ngl

[@antonioguglielmetti2661]

😂😂 well we didn't get that sadly

[@alexanderlyons4807]

@@antonioguglielmetti2661 I fucking know right 😂

[@alexanderlyons4807]

@@Bluebirdfalling off the top of my head I can't recall a game 6 in the playoffs, that I myself witnessed in real time, that was better. Didn't think that needed explanation

[@franagustin3094]

Larry bird in that 7 game was at his best version for me, he was fast, clutch and an excellent defender. He would have been more greater if not for the injuries cause in 1984 he lost speed and athleticism

[@Homer-OJ-Simpson]

Can you imagine if game 6 of Heat-Celtics this year was actually in game 7!! No way would that ever be topped as best game 7.

[@LilRick96]

This is random as hell but I miss the 2000s Basketball Nets. For example the Lakers and Timberwolves basketball nets. You can swish everything on their baskets. So visually pleasing and the sound of the swish is so pronounced. 1:35 Shaq SWISHED a damn lay up. That's what I'm talking about 😂😂

[@johnanderson9765]

Initially, I thought you were talking about the ones who were NBA finalists in two consecutive years.

[@LilRick96]

@@johnanderson9765 Nah lol

[@venom8182]

@@johnanderson9765 that’s what I thought too

[@cadecrusader3940]

Thank you Jonny, love your list of game 7s!

[@facelessandnameless]

Lakers vs Kings 2002 WCF game seven is also another legendary game 7.

[@nathanwhyte9048]

That series should’ve ended in 6 rigged asf

[@Lloyd00]

​@nathanwhyte9048 😂 game 7 at home and lost. If they won game 7 no one is crying. No one to blame but themselves

[@samraizshoaib585]

​@@Lloyd00 Nope. The refs are to blame. You can't blame a team when they were clearly winning a series and then got screwed over by the refs. If they won game 7 people wouldn't forget game 6. They'd say kings won despite the rigging. Teyd still complain about unfair refereeing. Ultimately you can't blame the players for losing a series rigged against them.

[@xenonmaster6668]

@@Lloyd00game 6 is the worst officiated games in nba history. It’s rumored now that referee Scott Foster in one rigging that specific series because of Tim dougany’s call log. 130 sum calls to foster 13 calls fo other referees.

[@Lloyd00]

@@xenonmaster6668 I'm not disputing that game 6 was a sham. My point is the kings had game 7 at home and completely choked so everyone ignores that and whines about game 6

[@chiefs816kc]

Johnny's timing is impeccable.

[@gabrielst828]

Its like... he planned it 😱😱😱

[@kevenjean1954]

I don’t see anyone mention it but Cavs vs Celtics in 08 was great also

[@Gogetta80]

Def

[@MHBULLSFAN]

PJ Brown with a clutch jumper

[@danielcabrera1525]

I might be biased cause I was at the game, but last years 2022 ecf game 7 was a really enjoyable and close game even as a heat fan

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

This was an excellent video and breakdown. I'm so excited for the Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Game 7 tonight! ❤❤❤❤

[@BasketballJones48021]

That game7 that had the duel between Bird and Dominique was crazy!.. but I wouldn’t put it above game7 of the 1984 Finals, for example. Despite the fact that those Finals are at least top5 ever (legends everywhere on that court, two unreal teams, competitiveness at an all time high, 5 games ended up with less than a 11 point difference), that final game7 was also full of thrills! Celtics won by 9. That game7 between Boston and Philly in 1981?! That’s definitely on that top3 though, I agree. Hell, as far as Playoffs series go, that can be called the GOAT series! The physicality and competitiveness was UNREAL. Crazy basketball being played, and also two great teams! Game7 ended up with the Celtics winning by one point, yeah, but also.. game1 as well decided by only one point, and 3 other games decided by only two points!!!!

[@MrReese]

Thanks for reminding me of that game 7 between the Bulls and the Pacers, that was another one for the ages.

[@wc4201]

Pretty solid list. Spurs vs Pistons in 05 was pretty legendary as that was the coming out party for GINOBILI!

[@indie5723]

Keep up the great content Jonny, really enjoying your last videos

[@mrho4speed]

Great list and so glad you put in the game 7 from 1981 Celtics vs Sixers!! That series was full of great games.

[@ktapreswreckd921v9]

Excellent list Jonny! You're just missing that epic and controversial matchup between the Lakers and that talented Sacramento Kings team.

[@dutchpackdior2178]

I’m always here when you drop Jon 💯

[@facelessandnameless]

This is going to be good! 🔥

[@willard8807]

I see Kobe in the thumbnail, i click

[@kngr7890]

Barkley's triple double in Game 7 of the WCF vs. Seattle in 1993.

[@reimixo]

He didn't have a TD... He had a 40/20 game... 44/24

[@reimixo]

He had a TD in game 5

[@kngr7890]

@@reimixo My bad. Still a classic performance and Game 7.

[@ceegreen1899]

These was some good choices, I totally agree

[@zak2809]

Very nice list but I would add heat spurs 2013 to this. Top 5 for sure.

[@robertl8270]

I watched game 7 between the Cavs & Warriors in downtown Cleveland, I remember everything I did that day. That game was historic. You forgot that the city of Cleveland was riding a 50+ year title drought that ended that night. It was like the party from Project X.

[@nuN00b666]

I'm hyped for tonight. Don't matter that I live in Germany and have to get up at 2:30 a.m. I'll be watching it

[@Kickingit06]

81 ECF Game 7 definitely. I never tire of watching that game. It's the most physical game in the history of basketball. Both those teams would whoop the 16 Cavs or 16 Warriors. Those teams are soft.

[@michaelsevilla3697]

nah no one on those 1981 celtics or sixers is stopping lebron and kyrie or the splash brothers those teams would get cooked by those players period

[@Kickingit06]

@@michaelsevilla3697 You understand that those players have to score at the rim to be effective? With old school reffing, those guys wouldn't even shoot forty from the field. I'm guessing you're under 30 and have never been taught this.

[@michaelsevilla3697]

@@Kickingit06 foh with that nonsense 😂 yeah I do already know that your crazy if you actually believe those old heads from the 80s are slowing down lebron steph kyrie and klay, bird and dr j aren't even slowing down lebron, steph and kyrie are great finishers around the rim and have a great mid range shot and klay arguably has the quickest shot release of all time, bird's celtics and dr j's sixers aren't even slowing those greats your kidding yourself 🙄 ✌️

[@Kickingit06]

@@michaelsevilla3697 Lebron is a brick machine that got swept by a real team like the 07 Spurs and got outplayed by Jason Terry in his next Finals. That was in his prime. Larry Bird would laugh at you trying to dismiss him for such mediocrity. And Curry had to have the way the game is officiated in order for him to consistently average 20. They're soft, bro. I bet you haven't even watched the game and are still running your mouth.

[@michaelsevilla3697]

@@Kickingit06 this is the last time I'm responding to your bullshit lebron was just 22 playing with bums in 2007 switch out bron with 22 year old jordan or bird cavs would still get swept, lebron redeemed himself with back to back chips after the failure in the 2011 finals and destroyed jason terry on his ring night and humiliated him with that dunk in 2013, you don't know ball if you don't think lebron and curry would dominate bird's era ✌️

[@penggu.gaming]

2010 Finals maybe the Last Old School Basketball Game. Each shot made worth more than just 2pts and 3pts considering how hard the defense was.

[@draymondgreen6914]

Maybe cause the players took inefficient looks and choked, Kobe got bailed out by Gasol and Artest, everyone who actually watched knew gasol deserved fmvp as well

[@ResidentNick]

​@draymondgreen6914 I watched the series, and Kobe Bryant was far and away the best player in that series. Even with that horrible game 7 shooting night, he still came up clutch with his rebounding and match winning assist to Artest.

[@draymondgreen6914]

@@ResidentNick I watched the series as well, when the game was a straight dog fight, it was gasol not Kobe who carried the lakers

[@ResidentNick]

@draymondgreen6914 You watched that entire series, and you came to that conclusion? I'm calling bullshit on that.

[@xaviervega468]

The Finals MVP were the refs in game 7

[@randomperson2540]

Kobe in that game 7 against Portland was a sign that Kobe will be the next all-time great and soon be the best player in the league.

[@IgorPCabral]

I'm not trying to be disrespectful(you can disagree with me 😊), but Kobe was never the best player in the league,by the time Shaq leaves and Kobe finally became a superstar in 2008ish, Lebron was already the best player on the league and in the time in-between Shaq leaving, I probably say it was Tim Duncan

[@Milordvega]

Not "soon" - it would take about 7-8 years before Kobe would win his MVP award. Kobe was a great player, but those 2000-2002 Laker teams were really Shaq's teams. When he left, Lakers struggled for a while until they got Pau Gasol.

[@randomperson2540]

@Igor Cabral that's fine. I just find funny. Of course, Shaq was the best player in the league for 2000-2, but when Kobe was better than shaq in 03, then it's Tim Duncan. Then I assume you have Bron for his better all-around game and leading his team to finals. Even though I barely heard Wade be called the best in the world , he led his team to a chip in 06. Kobe was definitely a better all-around player than both Shaq and Tim. Then, of course, Kobe wins mvp and leads his team to the finals, and that still wasn't enough, lol.

[@randomperson2540]

@Ed Vega so we just gonna ignore 03

[@randomperson2540]

@@Milordvega and 06 Kobe

[@michaelbarnes2126]

Idk if it was on your list but Bron Vs Pierce in 2008 EFC was epic. They were trading buckets most of the game and it was close

[@aznpikachu215]

4:00 - This should happen in all games, especially in the postseason.

[@Gogetta80]

Yeah that’s why the Lakers got 20 free throws in the 4th quarter 😂

[@legendlee1576]

I love your channel

[@jadasheekstyles2000]

Last dance '98 Bulls vs Pacers game 7 eastern conference finals

[@chrisb3738]

I would argue that '81 Celtics Sixers series was the best and most intense I've ever seen. Every game was a confrontation - every shot was contested. I've never seen a series that hard fought.

[@xthatdudex]

You should have waited one more day to make the video this game might be a top 7 game 7…good stuff Jonny

[@MiguelSantiago22]

2016 was my favorite judging by how hype I was when Kyrie hit that shot

[@CJ-if1ry]

I remember watching that game 7 in 2016 and still couldn't believe the Cavs came back and won the series.

[@kingabe07]

Celtics vs Cavs 2008 definitely an honorable mention. Imo its the greatest NBA duel of the 21st century so far.

[@rjm22nd]

All of them deserving but not sure how 1988 NBA Finals Game 7 Lakers vs Pistons DID NOT make the final cut. To me, they should've made 2016 Warriors-Cavs Game 7 1A and '88 LA-Detroit 1B.

[@alih122]

💯. I kept thinking the further I got it oh it’s top 5 or top 3…..but to have it as a honorable mention only means he is a dam clown

[@dwaynewade3711]

I have a suggestion for a video! Ive always wanted somebody to rank the top 10 most entertaining teams in nba history! (examples like the lob city clips, Showtime, the 00s suns. You can also do teams that displayed great basketball in general)

[@wesleyantrim6648]

Early 2000’s kings would have to be on that list.

[@JVMArise]

I like the 2010 Lakers vs Celtics because of the defensive both teams and it was intense game

[@jordandwiggins1026]

If I was to extend this to ten I would have added the 2021 Bucks vs Nets game, the 2006 Mavs and Spurs game and the Celtics vs Hawks game from 1957, and honestly that one probably should be top 5.

[@omartriki4216]

Nets Bucks in 2021 should be in the Top 5 imo

[@ALV5252]

NETS vs BUCKS where KD stepped on the 3-point line. But overall, I'd have to agree with your list, especially those that I managed to watch on TV. (starting from the Lakers vs Celtics 2010)

[@pannokami4611]

Don't forget Cavs Celtics 2008 East Semis Game 7. Lebron had 45 and Paul Pierce had 41 in a 5 point Celtics Victory

[@FuShengAlex]

Wow.....how is game 7 of the 1988 nba Finals between Detroit and LA not here? That is not just the greatest game 7 of NBA history....but the greatest Finals period!!

[@jonnyarnett]

It was great, but I left if off, because the way it ended leaves a sour taste. Game 6 had the Phantom Foul, and then in Game 7, there was people storming the court IN A ONE POSSESSION GAME, and the no call foul on Isiah as time expired. Honestly just felt like the league wanted the Pistons to lose for their antics. I understand anyone who had in on their list though, but I just can't watch the end of that Game 7 without feeling like something is wrong

[@reimixo]

​@@jonnyarnettIsiah didn't play in game 7

[@FuShengAlex]

@@jonnyarnett Yes I agree with you on all points, especially some dubious things that went against Detroit. Although to be fair they were fouling the daylights outta teams back then if we're talking about fouls Iol. But its your video and you have a right to your opinions.

[@tj5180]

@@FuShengAlex people always talk about the phantom call but In Game 7 in the final minutes the Lakers coaching staff and fans were already in the court when the game wasn't over and the shot clock

[@jogendron6320]

Yeah conspiracy league didn’t want them to win but let them win two years in a row right after. Ridiculous.

[@josephmangini465]

Jonny, I enjoy your basketball programs very much and I consider you to be very knowledgeable. However when it comes to game 7's there is no doubt in my mind that game 7 of the 1957 NBA finals is the greatest and possibly the greatest series ever played. Other game 7's would be the 1962 celtics vs. warriors and lakers, 1963 celtics vs. Royals, 1965 celtics vs. 76ers, 1966 celtics vs. Lakers and 1968 celtics vs. 76ers.

[@JS-xu1so]

1. lol 2. basketball continued to exist beyond the 60's

[@josephmangini465]

@@JS-xu1so JS You could also look at it the other way. There were also great game 7's prior to the 1970's. Jonny Arnett stated in the history of the NBA. There will always be great game 7's regardless of any decade. However, I believe the game 7's I selected would match up against any. Unfortunately, these games are not spoken about much. History should be researched more.

[@stephenwa7417]

2016 thunder vs warriors and 2013 heat vs spurs were insane games

[@franagustin3094]

Where is Jordan? Oh wait

[@bowmanencore]

Haha. I had to think about that too as the video was coming to a close.

[@dennisc2154]

1957 finals should on the list .. it literally saved the nba at that time.. and its a classic double overtime game 7.... Havlicek 1965 east final stole the ball should also on the list

[@Milordvega]

Wasn't that 1957 classic the first nationally televised NBA game?

[@tj5180]

1967 you mean or 1965. I'm not historian so correct me if I'm wrong

[@dennisc2154]

@@tj5180 1957 NBA finals Celtics vs Hawks... Game 7 double overtime... The year the Celtics win their first title.... and literally saved the nba that time

[@dennisc2154]

@@tj5180 1965 East Finals when Havlicek stole that ball

[@javigar133]

Good list! It is interesting how we always see the same names.when ir comes to greatness, Shame MJ didnt play Game 7s lol

[@jogendron6320]

Bulls vs Pacers

[@FkAcEGR]

Well hands down 2016 nba finals game 7 is the greatest and most iconic game 7 in nba history and one of the most iconic and greatest games and final series in nba history. We were blessed to witness the 2 greatest players of our generation duel in the finals multiple times but that year those series were the best. Also the lakers vs celtics were always iconic and even tho we didn't witness the duels between them during the 60s those years and the stacked amount of talent in both teams and then in the 80s those teams and duels even in today's era they would have been some of the greatest duels in history.

[@vulcanraven9701]

Disagree; game7 being the only close game and there only being one field goal in nearly 5 minutes was not as good as 1984 or 2010 finals game7. The other series also had multiple close games

[@F1nalB0zz]

clutch suspensio of dreymond to make the series last all 7 games

[@markjackson6431]

a video on Dream Team 2 (94 FIBA Team). i know you see me Jonny.

[@forgotten6263]

Glad I watched Game 7 in 2010. Every shot made is difficult and worth cheering. Now, it's a circus.

[@kg21bestpf94]

Lakers vs Kings in 2002 wow now that was a series...Minnesota vs the Kings in 04 KG having the best game of his life during that game 7.

[@EST126]

Isn’t that the supposedly rigged series

[@kg21bestpf94]

@@EST126 Yeah refs was cheating hard and the Kings still almost won

[@SaucySnaggs]

Bucks vs Nets 2021 ECSF game 7 best game I’ve seen imo

[@deonjohnson2302]

Lets get it great b.ball talk

[@odigomez1787]

Before watching the video, I knew 2016 was number 1. Great game with a ton of storylines attached.

[@nassiglutt6587]

Bird had always been in a dogfight. An absolute dawg🦮

[@hardwoodthought1213]

Spurs v Mavs from 06 should be here

[@5starKaden227]

Rockets vs knicks game 7 should be up there too

[@officialconch]

I need to see the 2001 Sixers and Raptors and the 2019 Sixers and Raptors

[@andylee7861]

You should add the stop from kevin love yk?

[@lukaslambs5780]

Game 7 of the 2016 finals is easily the best game of sports I have ever seen, and I am a fan of several sports (but to be fair I’m only 22 so some older games are blind spots for me)

[@ngkky]

Here are my Top 7 Game 7s in NBA History: 1. 1981 ECF - Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics 2. 2016 Finals - Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors 3. 2002 WCF - Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings 4. 1988 Finals - Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers 5. 2005 Finals - Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs 6. 2000 WCF - Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers 7. 1982 ECF - Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics (the Birth of "Beat L.A.! Beat L.A.!" from the Boston Garden crowd to their respected eastern conference rival 76ers team)

[@stephenwa7417]

Make a vid on the lakers and celtics rivalry

[@waynebibby6690]

I think you should have the Spurs vs Pistons gm 7 2005 NBA finals on this list because you had the last two NBA champions battling to see who was the best

[@howardandrews9593]

2002 Lakers vs Kings, to me personally 1 of the best/most intense games I have ever seen, also one that I believe was rigged by the refs, who made some ridiculous and obvious horrible calls for the Lakers and against the Kings.

[@balitangkalusugan19]

The 2010 super tough and physical defense was never allowed again. The ALL OFFENSE NBA became so boring the ratings really fell. At least this season, there is some defense.

[@GiriRam]

The only time Lakers beat Celtics in Game 7 was the Kobe's Lakers on 2010. That series was epic!!!

[@kundziu1492]

i remember game 7 of nuggets vs jazz in "bubble" playoffs

[@amarevanhook7453]

legendary series

[@Ultimagicarus]

The east was weak during Lakers dynasty but the duel between Carter and Iverson was majestic.

[@stephenwa7417]

The fact that doc rivers had that statline is insane...

[@stephatkinson8606]

You had a top ten without Bill Russell's 30 points, 40 rebounds and probably over 10 blocks against the Lakers? That's number 1 by far!

[@jonnykilroy9762]

Spurs/Mavs from 06 probably should be here. Timmy and the Spurs had tormented Dirk for years. And for him to go into SA outplay Timmy and eliminate him on his floor it was a huge moment for him and the Mavs franchise as a whole. It probably gets remembered more if Dallas closes out the finals

[@shauncameron8390]

Also the Mavs avoided losing the series after blowing a 3-1 series lead.

[@jonnykilroy9762]

@@shauncameron8390 yea lots of storylines were in play. It was almost the GS/Cle thing with Terry getting suspended gm 6 for punching Finley down low. I think they would've closed them out at home with their full squad

[@jer8279]

I just remember near the game 7 end of the Celtics vs. Lakers, Kobe looked exhausted. He looked as wore out as he did in his final game in the NBA. He was so hurt, but he would not dare miss a damn playoff game. Especially against the Celtics in the finala. Honestly, he had no business even shooting the ball, so he grabbed 15 freaking rebounds and played hellacious defense. Lebron can have all his stats, he'll never replace Kobe, and i don't even hate Lebron.