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The NBA Finals is finally upon us. As the Miami Heat and the LA Lakers are set to battle for the prestigious Larry O'Brien trophy in a couple of days, let's take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from the 2020 NBA Playoffs.
5 most memorable moments from the 2020 NBA Playoffs
In spite of having no fans and home-game advantage, the Orlando bubble played host to some of the most incredible matches in recent times. From dominating clean-sweeps to game-winning buzzer-beaters, the 2020 NBA playoffs has had it all. Here are the five most memorable moments we witnessed this postseason leading up to the NBA Finals:
#5 Luka Doncic's deep 3 to level the series against the LA Clippers
We've seen so many great matches after this one that it's easy to overlook this game. In Game 4 of the first-round series between the Dallas Mavericks and the LA Clippers, Luka Doncic launched a 3 at the buzzer over Reggie Jackson that sealed the game in overtime.
Even though it was in the first round, Doncic's shot ensured that the Mavericks didn't go down 3-1 against the mighty LA Clippers. In his very first playoff appearance, the 21-year-old showed that he's got the 'clutch gene' and proved that he could be a dominant force in the years to come.
#4 Nikola magic in Game 6 against the LA Clippers
The Denver Nuggets pulled off the biggest upset of the 2020 NBA playoffs when they knocked out the LA Clippers in the Western Conference semis. After being 3-1 down, the Nuggets came back to win the series in Game 7 in an incredible fashion.
Though this wasn't a single play, Nikola Jokic's run towards the end of the fourth quarter was the defining moment of the series. The Joker scored 11 points in a span of a few minutes, shot 3 on 3 from downtown and capped off with his signature one-legged fadeaway to ensure that the Clippers stood no chance in the game.
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#3 Anthony Davis' buzzer-beater against the Denver Nuggets
Playing in his very first Western Conference Finals, Anthony Davis showed why he's among the best in the league with his Game 2 performance against the Denver Nuggets.
With the LA Lakers trailing by a point with 2.1 seconds remaining, Davis hit the biggest shot of his career as he swished a 3 over Nikola Jokic. That gave the LA Lakers a 2-0 lead and set the tone for the rest of the series.
#2 OG Anunoby's buzzer-beater in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics
The defending champions Toronto Raptors were in trouble against the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
With just 0.5 seconds left on the clock, the Raptors were down by two points and were on the verge of going 0-3 down against the Celtics. That's when the 23-year-old OG Anunoby hit a miraculous 3 off Kyle Lowry's pass and sealed the game for Toronto.
The Raptors went on to win the next game before taking the series to seven games.
#1 LeBron James' 4th-quarter takeover to seal the series against Denver Nuggets
LeBron James didn't make the playoffs last year for the first time since 2005. With critics starting to write off the player as being 'too old', the 35-year-old was on a mission this year to prove his detractors wrong.
The Denver Nuggets had earned a unique reputation for themselves after coming back from 3-1 deficits twice in the 2020 NBA playoffs. As Jamal Murray and the crew looked to pull off another comeback against the LA Lakers, LeBron James took over in the fourth quarter and sealed the deal.
James scored 12 of his 38 points of the game in crunch time, while the rest of the Lakers squad stood still and watched the King do his thing. LeBron James is now set to take on the Miami Heat in his 10th NBA Finals.
