What are some of the most thrilling matches in basketball history?

Basketball has seen its fair share of thrilling matches throughout history. Some games have gone down in history due to the sheer quality of basketball played, while others have become iconic because of the moments they produced.

One of the most memorable games in basketball history was the 1992 Olympic final between the USA and Croatia. The Dream Team of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird was too much for the Croatian team, but it was a special moment in basketball history to see the greatest basketball players ever assembled playing together.

Another unforgettable game was Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz. With the series tied at 2-2, the game was finely balanced, but with 5.2 seconds remaining and the score tied, Michael Jordan hit a game-winning jump shot to clinch the championship for the Bulls.

The 2016 NBA Finals was another classic series, with the Cleveland Cavaliers coming from 3-1 down to beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 7. The Cavaliers' historic comeback, led by LeBron James, against a Warriors team that had won a record-breaking 73 games in the regular season, made for one of the most thrilling Finals in history.

Other memorable games include the 1970 NBA Finals Game 7 between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers, the 1980 NCAA Championship game between Louisville and UCLA, and the 2008 NBA Finals Game 4 between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers.

While it is hard to pick the most thrilling basketball game of all time, the games listed above have certainly provided some of the most unforgettable moments in basketball history.