Iconic Matches
24 entries in the Brooklyn Nets compendium.
ABA Finals Game 6 (New York Nets vs Denver Nuggets 1976)The Nets' last ABA championship: a 22-point comeback in the third quarter, sealed by Erving and Williamson.NBA Playoffs First Round (New York Nets vs Boston Celtics 1984)From the ABA to the NBA: The Brooklyn Nets' journey through New York and New Jersey.ABA Semifinals (New York Nets vs Indiana Pacers 1975)The final ABA champions: New York Nets' 1976 title run.NBA Finals Game 4 (Los Angeles Lakers vs New Jersey Nets 2003)Spurs defeat Nets 4–2 for second championship; Tim Duncan named Finals MVP.Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 (New Jersey Nets vs Detroit Pistons 2002)Nets sweep Pistons 4-0 in 2003 Eastern Conference FinalsNBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (New Jersey Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers 2003)The New Jersey Nets faced the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2003 NBA…ABA Finals Game 1 (New York Nets vs Kentucky Colonels 1974)The Nets' first title came against the Utah Stars.NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals (New Jersey Nets vs Chicago Bulls 1994)A resilient Nets squad battles the post-Jordan Bulls in a series that defined an era.NBA Playoffs First Round (New York Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks 1980)From ABA champions to NBA journey: the Brooklyn Nets story.1997 Bulls vs. Jazz Game 5: Jordan's 38 points and game-winnerThe Flu Game: Jordan's 38-point explosion that clinched another title.The 2004 Pistons vs. Lakers 'The Game'From the ABA to Brooklyn: A franchise of resilience and reinvention.1986 Celtics vs. Pistons Game 2: Bird's 45-point explosionLarry Bird's 45-point explosion against the Pistons in a home-court thriller at Boston Garden.1994 Rockets vs. Blazers Game 7: Hakeem's dream shotThe dream shot that silenced Portland and launched Houston's championship dynasty.2011 Mavericks vs. Heat Game 6: Dirk Nowitzki's buzzer-beaterIn timed sports, a buzzer beater is a successful shot made as the clock expires at the end of a period or at…2003 Pistons vs. Pacers Game 6: The 'Buzzer Beater' by Ben WallaceBuzzer beaters: game-winning shots as time expires.2013 Heat vs. Spurs Game 7: LeBron's 37-point masterpieceLeBron James delivers a historic 37-point performance to clinch Miami's second consecutive championship.1992 Bulls vs. Pistons Game 6: Jordan's 40-point performanceFrom the ABA to the NBA: The Brooklyn Nets' journey through New York and New Jersey.2005 Mavericks vs. Suns Game 7: Dirk's clutch free throwsDirk's icy calm in Game 7 silenced the Suns and launched a Mavericks dynasty.1999 Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6: Allan Houston's game-winnerThough no Nets players took that floor, this clash defined the rough, physical style of play the franchise…1980 NBA Finals Game 6: Magic Johnson's rookie double-doubleThe birth of Showtime: Magic Johnson's rookie masterpiece.2010 Lakers vs. Celtics Game 7: Kobe's 23 points in OTA legendary Lakers-Celtics classic that defined an era, though the Nets watched from afar.1981 Celtics vs. Sixers Game 4: Larry Bird's 45 pointsBird's 45 points in Game 4 came in a loss, putting Boston down 3-1.1988 Lakers vs. Celtics Game 7: Magic's 25 points and assistsMagic's legendary all-around masterpiece in a Game 7 classic, sealed with a last-second shot against Bird.1985 Rockets vs. Suns Game 7: Moses Malone's dominant performanceMoses Malone's legendary 1983 Finals performance sealed a historic sweep for Philadelphia.
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