Truth be told, the Lakers had been showing signs all season long that this was going to be it for them. Of course that’s exactly what happened in just five games. All great runs must come to an end, but who thought the gritty, rugged Pistons would be the ones to end it for the great early 2000s Lakers in such empathic and vicious fashion? Only Pistons zealots, that’s who, because the idea that Detroit and its brand of physical ball was going to out-class the flashy Lakers-in search of a fourth title in five seasons and still led by the dynamic duo of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant-seemed absurd entering the 2004 NBA Finals.
Get ready to argue and enjoy.Ĭhalk one up for team basketball. So, without further ado, here are the 21 most iconic NBA playoff moments since 2000. That’s what makes it fun and challenging at the same time. There’s a ton of options and plenty of worthy moments that could be defined as iconic. We thought it was time to take a look back to some of the most iconic moments in NBA Playoffs history over the past 20 seasons. As the old commercial used to say, “It’s where amazing happens.” They have always been defined by iconic moments.
From Giannis and the Bucks looking to repeat to longtime superstars James Harden and Chris Paul still aiming from their first NBA title, these playoffs are already setting up for a special ending, which is nothing new for the NBA. The Warriors have returned to form as they’re serious threats to reclaim the throne as the NBA’s best. We’ve seen the rise of the youth with young stars like Luka Doncic, Ja Morant, and Jayson Tatum elevating their games in postseason play. This year’s postseason has plenty of storylines to pick and choose from. It’s the best the time of the year for basketball as we’ve hit the second round of the NBA playoffs.
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