Ep 5. 1979 NBA Finals Game 5
- June 1, 1979
In the fifth episode of NBA season 10, fans get to relive the excitement that was the 1979 NBA Finals Game 5. This game, which took place between the Seattle SuperSonics and the Washington Bullets, was one for the books. Fans who are true basketball buffs will love this episode, as they get to see some incredible plays from two teams at the top of their games.
Viewers are taken back to the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington, where the two teams are preparing for what will likely be the most important game of the series. The series was tied 2-2 at this point, so both teams knew that whoever won Game 5 would have a significant advantage moving forward. The tension is palpable as the players line up on the court, ready to give it their all.
As the game begins, fans get to see some impressive plays from both teams right off the bat. The Sonics' defense is particularly impressive in the first quarter, with players like Dennis Johnson and Gus Williams putting on an impressive display. However, the Bullets' players refuse to give up, with Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes also delivering impressive performances.
The second quarter sees both teams continue to fight tooth and nail for every point, with neither one really pulling ahead of the other. Seattle's John Johnson steps up to deliver some fantastic shots, but Washington responds with some impressive plays from Bobby Dandridge and Kevin Grevey. By the end of the second quarter, the score is tied at 52-52, and fans know that the second half is going to be even more intense.
And intense it is! The third quarter sees some of the most incredible plays of the entire series, with the Sonics' Williams and Jack Sikma delivering some fantastic performances. However, the Bullets are not to be outdone, with Hayes and Dandridge continuing to prove why they are two of the best players on the court. The score remains close throughout the quarter, with neither team able to pull ahead by more than a few points.
As the game moves into the fourth and final quarter, tensions are running high in the arena. Fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly waiting to see who will take home the ultimate victory. Both teams continue to deliver some incredible performances, but in the end, it all comes down to one final play.
Fans will have to tune in to see who emerges victorious in this epic showdown. Suffice it to say that fans of classic basketball games will not be disappointed by this episode of NBA Season 10. It's a true testament to the skills of both teams, who left everything they had on the court that night in 1979.