The NBA history is filled with some of the most iconic moments in sports. From buzzer-beaters to miraculous game-saving blocks, the league has seen it all. However, one game that stands out from the rest is the 2016 NBA Finals Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.
Entering the fourth quarter, the Warriors had a comfortable 89-77 lead and were on the verge of clinching their second consecutive championship. However, the Cavaliers had other plans. Led by LeBron James, the Cavaliers went on a 12-3 run to cut the lead to just three points.
With less than two minutes remaining in the game, Kyrie Irving hit a clutch three-pointer to tie the game at 89-89. The Oracle Arena, filled with Warriors fans, fell silent as the Cavaliers completed the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history.
The game went into overtime, where the Cavaliers continued their momentum and outscored the Warriors 8-2. James finished the game with a triple-double, scoring 27 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists. Irving contributed 26 points, including the game-winning three-pointer.
The Cavaliers' victory in Game 7 not only ended the Warriors' bid for a repeat championship but also marked the first time a team had come back from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals. It was a truly memorable game in NBA history and one that will be talked about for years to come.
