1974 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Milwaukee Bucks
Abdul-Jabbar's sky hook lifts Bucks in double-overtime thriller.
In Game 6 of the 1974 NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics 102–101 in double overtime. The defining moment was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's famous 'sky hook' shot in the second overtime. Abdul-Jabbar was the key player, scoring the game-winning sky hook and finishing with 34 points and 17 rebounds.
Quick Facts
- Series result
- Celtics win 4-3
- Final score (ot)
- Boston Celtics 102, Milwaukee Bucks 87
- Key player
- John Havlicek
- Defining moment
- Havlicek's steal and layup in overtime
- Venue
- Boston Garden
- Championship count
- 13th title for Boston
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