Iconic NBA Buzzer-Beaters
Iconic NBA Buzzer-beaters is a structured sports dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Player, Matchup, Year. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 7 columns
- Source
- Not provided
- Data updated
- Apr 10, 2026
Included fields: Player, Matchup, Year, Playoff Round, Shot Type, and 2 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Year span
- 1965 to 2019
- Across 15 preview rows
- Playoff Round groups
- 11 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Player, Matchup, and Year across sports entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
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 |
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