Basketball is a fast-paced, energetic game where the score can change in favor of either team in a matter of moments (possibly multiple times). In the end of an even game, those of weaker natures faint and those of tougher natures at least tremble with their knees.
With the final siren, a kick from half court and the ball miraculously falls into the basket. Scoreboard shows three points for the lucky team and the score changes in their favor. Crowd goes wild (or falls to the floor). Histories like this are written on scoreboards all over the world.
The following chapters feature six endings to games that have shaped the history of the world’s most famous basketball competition – the American NBA. Enjoy!
Back in 1970, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks fought for the most valuable trophy. Their first two meetings were held on the court of the New York team, and for their third duel the two rivals moved to the western United States and parted 1-1.
The spectators of the first game in Los Angeles witnessed one of the most memorable duels in NBA history at that time. The game was tied with 15 seconds left, but three seconds before the end of regulation time, Dave Debuscherre scored the 102-100 winning goal for the visitors. The game seemed to be decided.
But a frustrated Wilt Chamberlain threw the ball to Jerry West, the latter quickly dribbled into the middle of the field and shot the ball.The ball sailed to the plate, rebounded into the basket, and the hall went wild. Game had to be decided in overtime (three-point shots didn’t exist yet).
In the extra time, the Lakers, mentally superior, did not manage to overcome their opponent and lost the game 108-111. At the end, it was the Knicks who were the luckier ones in the final series. It was decided in Game 7, winning 113-99 at home.
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