What is the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history?

The greatest comeback in National Basketball Association play occurred on November 27, 1996, when the Utah Jazz, down by 36 points to the Denver Nuggets late in the second quarter (it was 70–36 at the half and 70-34 just before), overcame this deficit to win 107–103.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on en.wikipedia.org


What is the best playoff comeback ever?

Though surpassed by the Minnesota Vikings in 2022, the Bills' 32-point comeback remains the largest comeback in postseason history and the second largest overall. It was also the first time an NFL team with a lead of at least 30 points lost the game, and the only one until the aforementioned Colts–Vikings game in 2022.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on en.wikipedia.org


What was the fastest comeback in NBA history?

The Utah Jazz's 36-point turnaround against the Nuggets in November 1996 has never been matched nor bested. Utah trailed the Nuggets 70-34 at home in the final minute of the second quarter. But, led by Karl Malone and Jeff Hornacek, the Jazz outscored the Nuggets 71-33 in the second half for a 107-103 win.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on nbcsports.com


Who scored 73 points in an NBA game?

Draymond delivers honest truth about Warriors' mediocrity

The next non-Chamberlain 70-point game after Baylor's came in April 1978 when David Thompson poured in 73 points with the Denver Nuggets. That was followed by The Admiral, former San Antonio Spurs big man David Robinson, in April 1994 with a 71-point game.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on nbcsports.com


What is the biggest loss in NBA?

Here's a list of the top five blowouts in NBA history.
  • Memphis Grizzlies (152) versus Oklahoma City Thunder (73) – December 2, 2021. ...
  • Cleveland Cavaliers (148) versus Miami Heat (80) – December 17, 1991. ...
  • Indiana Pacers (124) versus Portland Trailblazers (59) – February 2, 1998.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on sports.betmgm.com


Biggest Playoffs Comebacks !



Who has the biggest comeback win?

Biggest Regular-Season Comebacks
  • 33 Points: Minnesota Vikings 39, Indianapolis Colts, 36 OT (Dec. 17, 2022) ...
  • 28 Points: San Francisco 49ers 38, New Orleans Saints, 35 OT (Dec. 7, 1980) ...
  • 26 Points: Buffalo Bills 37, Indianapolis Colts 35 (Sept. 21, 1997) ...
  • 24 Points: 15 teams Tied.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on theanalyst.com


Has a team ever made a 3-0 comeback?

Like something out of a storybook, the Red Sox not only ended their 86-year World Series title drought, they did it after forging a comeback from a 3-0 series deficit against the Yankees.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on mlb.com


What is the biggest blowout in playoff history?

The Jacksonville Jaguars' 65-7 win over the Miami Dolphins in January 2000 is the biggest blowout in NFL playoff history. In more than two decades since Fred Taylor and the Jaguars obliterated Dan Marino and the Dolphins, no team has come close to matching the 58-point blowout.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on sports.betmgm.com


Has any team blew 3 0 lead in NBA playoffs?

The NBA is the only major North American sport with a seven-game playoffs series where no team has overcome a 3–0 deficit. The Celtics won two games on the road during the comeback, and also won the NBA Finals.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on en.wikipedia.org


What teams have gone 16 0 in the playoffs?

The Golden State Warriors continue to make history. No team has ever gone 15-0 in any postseason of the four main professional sports... Until now. The Warriors are now a single victory away from completing an incredible run through the postseason and becoming the first team in league history to go 16-0.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on bleacherreport.com


Has a team ever lost a 3 0 lead in the playoffs?

How many times has an NBA team come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs? The unfortunate answer is zero times. While no teams have come back to win after being down 3-0, there are three teams that have rallied to tie up a series 3-3 and went on to lose Game 7.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on nbcsports.com


Has any team blew a 3-1 lead?

The most recent team to do that was the 2020 Denver Nuggets when they beat the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers. But the most famous 3-1 comeback in the NBA was when the Cleveland Cavaliers turned the tide against the Golden State Warriors during the 2016 NBA Finals to blow up the NBA betting lines.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on thehealthyjournal.com


How many 3 0 leads have gone to Game 7?

In the NBA's 75-year history, 146 teams have faced a 3-0 series deficit in a seven-game postseason series. Of those teams, 14 have won at least two games while three have won three straight games to force a decisive Game 7.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on sportingnews.com


What is the greatest comeback ever?

Good Comebacks
  • You're the reason God created the middle finger.
  • Your secrets are always safe with me. ...
  • You bring everyone so much joy when you leave the room.
  • I may love to shop but I will never buy your bull.
  • I'd give you a nasty look but you've already got one.
  • Someday you'll go far.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on parade.com


What is the greatest comeback in sports history?

The 15 Biggest Comebacks in Sports
  • Philadelphia Flyers (NHL Eastern Conference Semifinal, 2010)
  • Indianapolis Colts (21-Point Deficit, 2003) ...
  • Paul Lawrie (British Open, 1999) ...
  • Indiana Pacers (8-Point Deficit in 11 Seconds) ...
  • Clinton LumberKings (16-Run Deficit, 2014) ...
  • Michael Jordan (NBA Comeback, 1995) ...
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on bleacherreport.com


Which team is the king of comeback?

Manchester United: United Are the Comeback Kings of World Football.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on bleacherreport.com


What is the most wins in a row in NBA history?

The Los Angeles Lakers own the longest winning streak in NBA history. They won 33 straight games in the 1971–72 season, compiling a season-best 69–13 record and went on to win the NBA Finals.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on en.wikipedia.org


Who has the most Game 7 wins in NBA history?

Bill Russell has the most career wins in game sevens, with 10 wins.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on statmuse.com


What is the GSW longest winning streak?

The longest regular season winning streak in Golden State Warriors history is 28 games, which started in the 2014-15 season and concluded in the 2015-16 season. The winning streak started on Apr 9, 2015 with a 116-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers and ended on Dec 12 with a 95-108 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on champsorchumps.us


Has any NBA player scored 69 points?

Here are Michael's stats in his high-scoring game: 69 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Notable: He shot a hot . 621 percent from the field making 23-37 field goal attempts. When he scored 69 points, it was an overtime thriller against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on bleacherreport.com


Who has the most blown 2 0 leads in the NBA?

Chris Paul blows fifth 2-0 series lead of career, an NBA record, and the legacy birds are going to be singing - CBSSports.com.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on cbssports.com


Who had the first 3 1 comeback in the NBA?

The Celtics won the first game of the series but saw themselves down by 3-1 after dropping the next three games. But the team still managed to mount the first-ever 3-1 series comeback in NBA history by winning the next three games and advancing to the NBA Finals.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on sports.betmgm.com


Can a 2 loss team make the playoffs?

The Allstate Playoff Predictor has the answers. Check back every week as the odds are updated following that week's games. No two-loss team has ever made the CFP.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on espn.com