Three Days, Three Inspirational 20+ Point Comebacks in NBA Playoffs
Three Days, Three Comebacks
The NBA playoffs have witnessed a historic trifecta of comebacks this week, with teams overcome
20-point deficits to secure victories. This marks the largest amount of any postseason in the
digital era of play-by-play, which began in 1997.
Looking at How It Happened
Oklahoma City Thunder: Down 29, Win
“The Thunder beat the Grizzlies 74-39 the rest of the way and Chet Holmgren scored 23 points for Oklahoma City in that period.”
– NBA.com
Final Score: Oklahoma City 114-108 Memphis
Indiana Pacers: Down 20, Win in Extra Time
“The Pacers finished the game with an 8-0 streak and won with a Tyrese Haliburton tray with 1.4 seconds remaining.”
– NBA.com
Final Score: Indiana 119-118 Milwaukee (OT)
New York Knicks: Beat the Celtics Twice, Down 20 Points
“The Knicks surpassed the Celtics 38-17 in the final 14:19 minutes of the game as Boston-like in the first duel of the series-wove a great advantage and then could not score.”
– NBA.com
Final Score: New York 91-90 Boston