Great NBA playoff moments: The 1940s-1970s

1949 NBA Finals, Game 6: Mikan overcomes broken hand to deliver Lakers first title



1950 NBA Finals, Game 1: Harrison's Heave



1957 NBA Finals, Game 7: Russell's 19-32 and Heinsohn's 37-23 delivers Celtics their first of 8 straight titles



1958 NBA Finals, Game 6: Pettit's tip-in caps 50-point night and gives Hawks the title



1962 NBA Finals, Game 5: Elgin Baylor's 61



1962 NBA Finals, Game 7: Russell's 30-40 and Frank Selvy's miss delivers another Celtics title



1965 NBA Finals, Game 7: "Havlicek stole the ball!"



1969 NBA Finals, Game 7: Don Nelson's miracle shot sends Russell out with one last title



1970 NBA Finals, Game 3: Jerry West's half-court buzzer-beater



1970 NBA Finals, Game 7: "Here comes Willis!"



1974 NBA Finals, Game 6: Kareem's double OT skyhook forces Game 7



1976 East Semifinals, Game 7: The Miracle of Richfield



1976 NBA Finals, Game 5: The greatest game of all-time



1977 NBA Finals, Game 2: Darryl Dawkins-Maurice Lucas fight



1977 NBA Finals, Game 6: Walton and the Blazers bring Blazermania to Portland



1978 NBA Finals, Game 7: Unseld and the Bullets capture the title