Ep 7. 1978 NBA Finals Game 7
- June 7, 1978
In the ninth season of the NBA, episode seven takes us back in time to the 1978 NBA Finals Game 7. This historic game was played between the Washington Bullets and the Seattle SuperSonics, and it was a game that went down in the history books as one of the most memorable NBA Finals games of all time.
The matchup between the Bullets and the SuperSonics was an evenly matched showdown, with neither team gaining an advantage over the other throughout the series. But in Game 7, everything was on the line and both teams came ready to fight for the championship title.
The Bullets were led by their star player, Wes Unseld, who had led them to their only other championship just four years prior. Unseld was known for his tough defense and his ability to control the paint. But the SuperSonics had their own star player in Jack Sikma, who was dominating the court with his quickness and agility.
The game got off to a slow start, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm. But as the first quarter went on, the Bullets began to pick up the pace, thanks to the efforts of Bobby Dandridge, who was putting up some impressive numbers for the team. The Bullets ended the first quarter with a lead of two points over the SuperSonics.
The second quarter was where the SuperSonics started to shine. They came out with a renewed energy and quickly took the lead, thanks to the efforts of Sikma and his teammate, Gus Williams. The Bullets struggled to keep up with the fast pace of the SuperSonics, and by halftime, the SuperSonics had pulled ahead by six points.
But the Bullets were not ready to give up just yet. They came out in the third quarter with a renewed energy and quickly started closing the gap. Unseld was playing some of his best basketball of the series, and he was dominating the boards, grabbing rebound after rebound and making some key shots to keep the Bullets in the game.
The fourth quarter was where things really started to heat up. The Bullets were trailing by just a few points, and they knew they had to give everything they had if they wanted to come out with the win. Dandridge and Unseld were leading the charge, and they were hitting some big shots to keep the Bullets in the game.
With just a few minutes left in the game, the Bullets were down by three points. But they refused to give up. They kept fighting and clawing their way back, and ultimately, they were able to tie the game up with just seconds left on the clock.
It all came down to one final possession. The SuperSonics had the ball and a chance to win the game, but the Bullets were not going to let them take it. They played tough defense, and they were able to force a turnover, giving them one final chance to win the game.
With just a few seconds on the clock, the Bullets got the ball to Dandridge, who made an incredible shot from the corner to win the game and secure the championship title for the Washington Bullets.
The 1978 NBA Finals Game 7 was a game for the ages, and it will forever be remembered as one of the greatest NBA Finals games of all time. It was a true testament to the power of perseverance, teamwork, and determination, and it will continue to inspire basketball fans for generations to come.