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5 Best NBA Playoff Game-Winning Buzzer Beaters

The first two rounds of the NBA playoffs this year have seen a number of noteworthy shots that have won games at the buzzer.

From Paul Pierce's shot to beat the Atlanta Hawks proving that he is in fact "The Truth" to Derek Rose's off-balance 3-pointer to lead the Bulls to victory and Lebron James shot that tied the series between the Cavaliers and Bulls at two games apiece, the league's best players are shining on the biggest stage.

While all these shots were great, we're not quite sure they can top some of the amazing buzzer beaters of playoffs past.  Here's a look at five of the best ones.

5. Lebron James off-balance 3-pointer in Game 2 of 2009 Eastern Conference Finals vs. Orlando Magic

LeBron James Hits the Amazing Game-Winner vs Magic by NBA on YouTube

4. Magic Johnson's hook shot in Game 4 of the 1987 NBA Finals vs. the Boston Celtics

1987 Magic hook by congoviewer on YouTube

3. Robert Horry game-winner vs. Sacramento Kings in Game 4 of 2002 Western Conference Finals

robert horry game winning shot vs kings 2002 by NBA Highlights on YouTube

2. Derek Fisher 0.4 game winning shot vs. San Antonio Spurs, 2004 Western Conference Semifinals Game 5

10 Year Anniversary: Derek Fisher's 0.4 Second Game Winner vs Spurs! by NBA on YouTube

1. Michael Jordan "The Shot" vs. Craig Ehlo, Game 5 1989 Eastern Conference First Round vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

 

And for fans in the Bay Area, an honorable mention for the incredible shot by Stephen Curry in the Warriors first round series vs. the New Orleans Pelicans.  Alas, it only tied the game.

Stephen Curry Forces OT with Amazing Three!! by NBA on YouTube

We'll see what the rest of this year's playoffs has in store for fans!

 

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