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Iconic NBA Buzzer-Beaters

Jordan over Ehlo, Kawhi's bounce, Dame from the logo -- which last-second shot is the greatest dagger in NBA history?

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Updated:4/10/2026

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Player↕	Matchup↕	Year↕	Playoff Round↕	Shot Type↕	Final Score↕	Why It Mattered↕
Michael Jordan	Bulls vs Cavaliers	1989	First Round G5	Mid-range jumper	101-100	The Shot -- Jordan hung in the air over Craig Ehlo to win the series
Kawhi Leonard	Raptors vs 76ers	2019	Conference Semis G7	Fadeaway corner jumper	92-90	Ball bounced on the rim four times before dropping, series clincher
Damian Lillard	Trail Blazers vs Thunder	2019	First Round G5	37-foot three-pointer	118-115	Dame waved goodbye to OKC from the logo, series clincher
Damian Lillard	Trail Blazers vs Rockets	2014	First Round G6	Three-pointer	99-98	Lillard's first iconic buzzer-beater, 0.9 seconds left, series clincher
Ray Allen	Heat vs Spurs	2013	NBA Finals G6	Corner three-pointer	103-100 OT	Saved the Heat from elimination with 5.2 seconds left, tied game to force OT
Robert Horry	Lakers vs Kings	2002	Conference Finals G4	Three-pointer	100-99	Big Shot Rob hit at the buzzer to even the series at 2-2
Derek Fisher	Lakers vs Spurs	2004	Conference Semis G5	Turnaround jumper	74-73	0.4 seconds on the clock, catch-and-shoot to win the game
Michael Jordan	Bulls vs Jazz	1998	NBA Finals G6	Pull-up jumper	87-86	The Last Shot -- Jordan pushed off Russell, hit the winner for his sixth title
John Havlicek	Celtics vs 76ers	1965	Conference Finals G7	Steal and score	110-109	Havlicek stole the ball! Iconic radio call by Johnny Most
Reggie Miller	Pacers vs Knicks	1995	Conference Semis G1	Three-pointers	107-105	8 points in 8.9 seconds at MSG, stunned Spike Lee and the Knicks
LeBron James	Cavaliers vs Magic	2009	Conference Finals G2	Three-pointer	96-95	Catch and shoot over Hedo Turkoglu at the buzzer
Kyrie Irving	Cavaliers vs Warriors	2016	NBA Finals G7	Three-pointer	93-89	Not a buzzer-beater but the clutch dagger with 53 seconds left to clinch 3-1 comeback
Magic Johnson	Lakers vs Celtics	1987	NBA Finals G4	Junior sky hook	107-106	Baby hook over McHale and Parish with 2 seconds left
Paul Pierce	Celtics vs Hawks	2012	First Round G5	Driving layup	83-82	Pierce hit the go-ahead and-one with 0.2 seconds left
Vince Carter	Raptors vs 76ers	2001	Conference Semis G7	Contested jumper	88-87 (76ers)	The shot that missed -- Carter's buzzer attempt rimmed out, ending Toronto's hopes