Shots · Playoff plays · Clutch · #35
West from 60 feet
West took the inbound pass, dribbled past half court and launched from 60 feet to tie the game at the horn.
#35 · Shots · Playoff plays
West from 60 feet
1970 · Buzzer
Jerry West · New York Knicks
1970 · Buzzer
Jerry West
Against New York Knicks
The stakes
NBA Finals Game 3
The longest famous shot of its era forced overtime in the Finals—worth only two points because the NBA had not yet adopted the three-point line.
NBA Finals
1970Game3
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
NEW YORKKNICKS
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APR 29, 1970
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Lakers vs Knicks
1970 NBA Finals Game 3 · Apr 29, 1970
A cross-country Finals shifted on a desperation shot from beyond half court and a full overtime period.
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