NBA's 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: #59

Nuggets Stun Sonics; Game 5, 1994 Western Conference First Round:
"In a stunning upset, Denver defeats the Sonics 98-94 in overtime to secure one of the greatest wins in playoff history. The series marks the first time ever a No. 8 seed beat a No. 1 seed in the playoffs and leaves us with the indelible image of Dikembe Mutombo clutching the ball in ecstasy as he lay on the court." - NBA.com

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[geeimsobored]

You're seriously comparing that team to the current Nuggets? Mutombo is one of the most charitable people in the NBA, and that team defined heart, unlike the current Nuggets.

Go away.

[lordgamington4]

Too bad Mutumbo got hurt and retired. He was the oldest current player in the NBA at 42 years old. My regards, Dik.

[kenny6449]

wow i feel sorry for him shaq destroyed him in the 2001 finals

[MegaPhonebooth]

@warrior34able not irony

[warrior34able]

Pretty ironic how George Karl eventually became denver's head coach. Lol.

[MultiBubbaFett]

that was jordans buddy though lol

[MelonMan24311]

These are the type of moments that give you chills there so great.

[Defender78]

LOL kemp trying to rack up a steal after the buzzer

[teesteven]

as a rockets fan this started the run to 2 championships because the sonics and kemp payton had our number big time. big reason the rockets traded for barkley because they could not get by the sonics but barkley always outplayed kemp or got him in foul trouble

[yagbadudel17]

man this should be at top 10, 1st 8th seed to beat the 1st seed, down 0-2, and winning the final game in OT.. who's with me?

[ace94d]

Now see Dikembe Mutombo...Dikembe Mutombo is a MAN.

Salutes here.

[SmoothMM]

One of the greatest smiles I've ever seen. Well played, Mutombo!