"JOHN STOCKTON SENDS THE UTAH JAZZ TO THE NBA FINALS" that line gives me chills. I remember being a kid and losing my shit when I watched this game. I remember it so clearly.
At this point, I was a freshman in high school. And I wanted so bad for the Jazz to down the Bulls that year AND the next. I remember as I was getting my television ready for Game One of the 1997 NBA Finals I was like, "All right. That's it, Chicago. You've won four titles already. It's time for someone else to wear the crown now. So good luck Utah!" Well, we all know what happened next, I'm afraid.
Too little too late for the Jazz!! 1994 and 1995 were their years and they lost to the Rockets both times only to finally beat the Rockets when Jordan was back in full force.... hence too late!!!!!
Bao Nguyen they screwed Utah vs Jordan. The Masons control these major sports. I wish everybody wake up to that fact. Whoever they want (their golden boys) will always be given a title
I bet he was talking about how Malone was bear-hugging Drexler lol. One of my favorite moments in the sport, too. Only wish Sonics 96 and Jazz 98 had that ring.
@@kenrickeason David Stern! I don't blame clay bennet for underhandedly trying to steal a franchise away, we all knew he was going to try. It's mr starbucks and stern I blame. after a slight downturn mr billionaire had to close 1 of his 8 per square block $5 a cup coffee joints and sell the sonics to someone he knew would try to move them to beautiful downtown oklahoma city. that's where numb nuts stern came in. I'm certain he received kickback from bennett for allowing the kipeing of a stable franchise. It still pisses me off to go into the dirty pool stern pulled...
It was 1997. I was 11 years old, sitting in my bedroom in Houston watching this man dismantle a team I thought was unbeatable. I started watching basketball during the 93-94 season, and all I knew was that Hakeem and the Rockets were the best team in the world. This shot still makes my heart sink. Much respect to the dude. I wish he would have gotten a ring.
@@andrewjames7438 they were the best team in the world at the time. If you look at the comment it shows that he started watching near the end of the first three-peat and Jordans first retirement
I don't think before this game that too many people knew that Stockton was capable of taking over a game the way he did here. He was known as a great point guard, future Hall of Famer, Dream Teamer, all that, but not everyone knew he could do this.
I think that 1996 loss at Seattle really made the Jazz mad. It hurt. But they knew what they had to do and they did it. Too bad they couldn't get past Chicago. Man, I wanted Utah to beat Chicago so bad.
This was the moment I feel in love with basketball...I was 15 and just happened to catch the last five minutes of the game it's been my passion ever since!
Watching this game while in my room in Houston was heartbreaking. I wanted to see my Rockets play the Bulls so bad. I rooted for the Jazz in that finals. I wish Malone and Stockton would have won a ring.
No one: Greg Gumbel: GAHHHHHHHHHHH! (he did that in the Shaq buzzer beater against Utah in the regular season, the Eddie Johnson buzzer beater in Game 4, and this Stockton dagger lmao).
Stockton absolutely took this game over, I still remember it vividly, always a pass first player he took matters into his own hands this night as if to say "I'm not allowing my team to lose this game". When he caught the ball and you heard "uh oh" I knew right then and there it was over. Good times of an era long forgotten. RIP Jerry Sloan
I was in bed and probably about to sleep, and my Mom comes down and she's got the phone and says "Turn on the t.v it's incredible", I got it on time for the re-play, I was glad, but frightened. She never did that before.
That's pretty much what the NBA has become in the last 10 years, moving screens everywhere. "What, me? Nooooo, I just happen to be walking backwards in the exact same direction where this defender is trying to go. I'm not setting a screen, I promise."
I'm glad other people realise this. One of the most blatant moving screens you'll ever see but I've come accept they call them or ignore them when they want - the Stockton moment is entertainment
All these comments like there should have been time left, or clyde was fouled. Ha, u got schooled by the best pure PG to ever play. He could have averaged 28 per game if he wanted to be a shot first player.
Absolutely spot on comment. His biggest weakness was not shooting enough. His CAREER average field goal percentage leads ALL Guards and almost everyone else at above 50 percent! Too many 8-11 nights instead of 12-16 and 28 point average. Second only to Magic amongst point guards
Breaks my heart that Barkley and Stockton never got rings. The bulls just dominated the 90s and bc of that a lot of good players didn’t get to have a ring.
I remember watching this live. When Stockton got that inbounds pass and pulled up for the three, I was NEVER more sure my life that someone was going to hit a shot. I would have bet my life on it, Stockon was that locked in. One of the all time great buzzer beaters in NBA history, and until that franchise wins a title, it will remain the greatest moment in Utah Jazz history.
Aa a Bulls fan this was so awesome to see..I so wanted a Bulls vs Jazz Finals!! Who the hell didnt!? Thank God Stockton, Russell and a few others didn't tear their ACLs or something else with all that celebration too!
Too bad John Stockton and Karl Malone couldn't get a ring. They truthfully deserved it. I ain't gonna lie to you here: When the Jazz and Bulls met, I was pulling my hardest for Utah to beat Chicago. The Bulls already had four titles prior to confronting the Jazz in 1996-97. So at that point, I was like, "It's time for someone else to wear the crown now. Knock off those Bulls, Jazz, let's go!" Well, we all know what happened next, I'm afraid.
I always loved Barkley, but I was so thrilled for Stockton and Malone. 12 years of battling together and they finally made it to the finals. What a moment it was!
There will never be another player like him. He was a great 3pt shooter. Great array of shots in the mid range. Was an elite finisher at the rim amongst the trees great passer and help defender. Other than being short he had few weaknesses and was playing 3-D chess while everyone else was playing checkers
With the possible exception of Lebron's breakout game against Detroit, this was the most amazing clutch closing job by one player I had ever seen. I was absolutely in awe when I watched this game---a 6'2" guy taking over against a team with Hakeen, Barkley and Drexler? It was insane.
Who would have thought that John Stockton, the NBA's all-time assists leader, would have made perhaps the greatest shot in the history of the Utah Jazz? As gratifying as it must have been for the Jazz to finally get past the Rockets after Houston beat them in both 94 and 95 en route to their two championships, sadly, it was at least a couple of years too late, and the Jazz ended up being just another victim of the Bulls' dynasty.
The last play is one of the great plays of this era. It’s like some shooters are so deadly the defenses know they’re in trouble before the shot is taken. You rarely ever saw this much emotion from Stockton. It’s a shame many of these guys never won a ring.
Boy did Barkley blow that defensive assignment. How on earth do you leave John Stockton completely unguarded to take the inbounds and shoot an uncontested three with the series on the line? Craziness I tell ya.
Nooooo Barkley was on Malone. Drexler was on Stockton. But because Malone set an illegal moving screen on Drexler, Barkley wound up having to chase down Stockton.
All time clutch shot from Stockton, but that moving screen from Malone is very obvious on replay. Still, I remember being REALLY happy for Stockton and Malone when he hit this shot. Great moment in NBA history!
Barkley did the weakest move before KD did & failed miserably with his superteam in Houston. Barkley Suns team was up 3-1 vs Houston in 95 & he could’ve won a chip that year facing the Magic’s in the Finals & collapse that 3-1 lead. Two years later Barkley joined the Rockets & formed a superteam. Those guys was supposed to run the table & go to the Finals with him, Clyde & Hakeem to challenge the 97 & 98 Bulls & possibly beat them & didn’t even reach the Finals
Super team? That Rockets team with Olajuwon, Drexler and Barkley were old men. You make it seem like they were in the prime of their careers. They were way past their best yrs.
I remember this like yesterday. I was at my dad's house, he was out of town with an old friend of his. I was drinking a few adult beverages, going in and out of the house (it was a beautiful summer day). I was so nervous I couldn't watch the game with any good feeling until the last few seconds. It was a great day. I got laid that night. It was a great day and night.
I don't think the Rockets had the defense to beat the Bulls. If you can't beat the Jazz, how would you beat the Bulls? Same problem Barkley had with the Suns.
I personally believe that if Karl Malone was as clutch of a player as Stockton was, the Jazz would have won at least one championship. Malone would miss clutch free throws or let the ball get taken from him down the stretch. I always felt Stockton had the killer instinct like Bird, Magic, and Jordan, but not Malone.
It didn't matter which team won, because nobody was gonna beat MJ and the Dynastic Bulls. Utah saved Barkley the heartbreak of losing to the Bulls twice.
I know exactly where I was during this. Some people know where they were when jfk was shot, and I know where I was during 9/11 but I was in the delta center when Stockton hit the shot! Tina turner concert! A ton of us guys who could care less about the concert we’re watching on the concourse televisions. Stock hit the shot and I literally ran the concourse high fiving everyone I saw!!! Was one of the most amazing moments of my life!
Had MJ not pushed off in ‘98 I truly believe the Utah Jazz would have a world championship in 1998. To lose twice to the best team in basketball history. Well it was bad timing but the 1997 & 1998 Utah Jazz are one of the best teams in basketball history!
I can recall 2 exciting moments watching sports when I totally went semi-berserk, this game and the NLDS game 7 Atlanta vs Pittsburgh...both instances my team came from behind to win it. That kind of situation doesn't come often so it's very exciting when it does.
i saw this game live on the TV in Philippines & was yelling for joy when Stockton made that shot. i was shocked to learn not only did this amazing moment happen on the 29th of May 1997, but also, perhaps around the same time, Jeff Buckley waded into the waters of Wolf River Harbor in Memphis, singing A Whole Lotta Love, never knowing those were the last notes he'd ever sing. he would drown moments later. it's amazing to know where one was during important moments like the two mentioned earlier.
What a player. It’s unfortunate he had to meet the eater of worlds, destroyer of destiny and doombringer of dreams Michael Jordan in the finals. I say that out of love for Jordan. People today just don’t realize how good we had it in the 90s. It’s funny tho, like so many awesome story lines, like this one or the Barkley mvp season with the suns, always just ended up the same way. Jordan destroys them in the finals lol.
I remember this game very well. Barley got caught in that Malone pick. He couldnt do nothing but watch Stockton shoot that 3 pointer. I was going for the Rockets that year( Even though I'm a Spurs fan) I was sick for Houston though
Was it though? I remember people complaining about the same exact things back then. "There's no parody... The Bulls always win... It's the same teams... Etc etc"
@@ryanw9122 I'm in my 20s and I agree with him. Today's NBA is garbage. Everything is a foul, takes 20 minutes to review a potential flagrant, and nobody calls walks. Can't breath on someone without hearing a whistle. Not to mention all the clowns and their unwanted political opinions, race card burn loot murder, communist supporters. No thanks.
"JOHN STOCKTON SENDS THE UTAH JAZZ TO THE NBA FINALS" that line gives me chills. I remember being a kid and losing my shit when I watched this game. I remember it so clearly.
Yes me too, 5th grade. I screamed like a bitch.
At this point, I was a freshman in high school. And I wanted so bad for the Jazz to down the Bulls that year AND the next. I remember as I was getting my television ready for Game One of the 1997 NBA Finals I was like, "All right. That's it, Chicago. You've won four titles already. It's time for someone else to wear the crown now. So good luck Utah!" Well, we all know what happened next, I'm afraid.
Too little too late for the Jazz!! 1994 and 1995 were their years and they lost to the Rockets both times only to finally beat the Rockets when Jordan was back in full force.... hence too late!!!!!
xredhenx I think I cried when he hit that shot lol
xredhenx whose side were you on? bulls or jazz
Man, I wish John stockton would have a ring...
If he really wanted a ring, he should have been traded to another championship caliber team.
Maybe if he becomes a coach one day!
SlickRick#24 Now, the question is when will he become a coach? What coaching style will he implement?
+Resty Mervin Ponio yea but he was TOO loyal to Utah
Bao Nguyen they screwed Utah vs Jordan. The Masons control these major sports. I wish everybody wake up to that fact. Whoever they want (their golden boys) will always be given a title
When the Announcer said “uh oh” I got chills in my spine....
Brandon Horn anyone who was an nba fan was probably crying a little when this happened.
I bet he was talking about how Malone was bear-hugging Drexler lol. One of my favorite moments in the sport, too. Only wish Sonics 96 and Jazz 98 had that ring.
@@dr.juerdotitsgo5119 I wish the Supersonics was still in Seattle..
I agree that uh oh is so telling
@@kenrickeason
David Stern! I don't blame clay bennet for underhandedly trying to steal a franchise away, we all knew he was going to try. It's mr starbucks and stern I blame. after a slight downturn mr billionaire had to close 1 of his 8 per square block $5 a cup coffee joints and sell the sonics to someone he knew would try to move them to beautiful downtown oklahoma city. that's where numb nuts stern came in. I'm certain he received kickback from bennett for allowing the kipeing of a stable franchise. It still pisses me off to go into the dirty pool stern pulled...
It was 1997. I was 11 years old, sitting in my bedroom in Houston watching this man dismantle a team I thought was unbeatable. I started watching basketball during the 93-94 season, and all I knew was that Hakeem and the Rockets were the best team in the world. This shot still makes my heart sink.
Much respect to the dude. I wish he would have gotten a ring.
Best team? The bulls? Lol
@@andrewjames7438 they were the best team in the world at the time. If you look at the comment it shows that he started watching near the end of the first three-peat and Jordans first retirement
I liked how the commentator said uh oh when Stockton received the ball.
That was Bill Walton.
He knew the jazz won 😂
It’s not as cool as “Oh no!” during the Malice at the Palace
@@BillWithers96 was it a basketball play tho? No? That figures..
Snapper Jones said it
I don't think before this game that too many people knew that Stockton was capable of taking over a game the way he did here. He was known as a great point guard, future Hall of Famer, Dream Teamer, all that, but not everyone knew he could do this.
John Stockton sends the Utah Jazz to the NBA Finals!
Chills!
I'll always remember this moment. I'm happy to have watched this live. I miss 80s/90s basketball.
That was one hell of a game from Stockton. He was in a zone . Another level. Just amazing.
I remember watching this live, when Steve Jones (God rest his soul) said "Oh Oh" , I knew John is about to put the nail in the coffin for Houston!
Ah, Steve "Snapper" Jones. This is the NBA I remember. Marv Albert, Matt Goukas, Greg Gumbel, Bill Walton, the NBA on NBC theme song. Good times.
Jim Maloney Real talk
Don't forget Peter Vecsey! The drama momma. He was hysterical.
Man. Nba on nbc had it all. The visuals, the epic game intro and best of all the commentary.
Wow, he really put the team on his back in this one.
John Stocktons best performance in my opinion. The Jazz were super hungry to get to the finals after losing to the Sonics in Game 7 in 96
I think that 1996 loss at Seattle really made the Jazz mad. It hurt. But they knew what they had to do and they did it. Too bad they couldn't get past Chicago. Man, I wanted Utah to beat Chicago so bad.
Wow I remember when this happened John Stockton one of the greatest pgs ever
The greatest, only reason he may not be considered is he never did anything to piss people off and never did anything controversial or got HIV
@@paddycushing6481 he was a whiteboy in a black dominated sport
@@oliveolivar2420 stfu 😐
@@oliveolivar2420 hahaha shut up
@@carsonneal for real bro what the fuck does that have to do with jack
This was the moment I feel in love with basketball...I was 15 and just happened to catch the last five minutes of the game it's been my passion ever since!
Yo me too!!! They became my team after that. And I'm from NY
Watching this game while in my room in Houston was heartbreaking. I wanted to see my Rockets play the Bulls so bad. I rooted for the Jazz in that finals. I wish Malone and Stockton would have won a ring.
Damn. This was my childhood.
Hornacek knew it was good the whole way
Watching these highlights never get old.
No one:
Greg Gumbel: GAHHHHHHHHHHH! (he did that in the Shaq buzzer beater against Utah in the regular season, the Eddie Johnson buzzer beater in Game 4, and this Stockton dagger lmao).
Stockton absolutely took this game over, I still remember it vividly, always a pass first player he took matters into his own hands this night as if to say "I'm not allowing my team to lose this game". When he caught the ball and you heard "uh oh" I knew right then and there it was over. Good times of an era long forgotten. RIP Jerry Sloan
Soooo underrated by fans. Greatest point guard ever. If he'd played for Phil, Riley or Pop he'd have at least a few rings.
if the playoff never happen I think he is greatest PG ever
John Stockton had my favorite 3 pointer shot in the NBA history
Absolute beast, and as tough as any player in the history of the league.
I was in bed and probably about to sleep, and my Mom comes down and she's got the phone and says "Turn on the t.v it's incredible", I got it on time for the re-play, I was glad, but frightened. She never did that before.
Malone’s moving screen though. Easiest call a ref should ever make.
That's pretty much what the NBA has become in the last 10 years, moving screens everywhere. "What, me? Nooooo, I just happen to be walking backwards in the exact same direction where this defender is trying to go. I'm not setting a screen, I promise."
Malone was literally a offensive tackle on the play lol
That type of play had no place the NBA but I do miss simple hand checking though 😕
I'm glad other people realise this. One of the most blatant moving screens you'll ever see but I've come accept they call them or ignore them when they want - the Stockton moment is entertainment
Still mad about it to this day
All these comments like there should have been time left, or clyde was fouled. Ha, u got schooled by the best pure PG to ever play. He could have averaged 28 per game if he wanted to be a shot first player.
Absolutely spot on comment. His biggest weakness was not shooting enough. His CAREER average field goal percentage leads ALL Guards and almost everyone else at above 50 percent! Too many 8-11 nights instead of 12-16 and 28 point average. Second only to Magic amongst point guards
@Rasul Daniels and Gary Payton is right up there, imo. He was awesome. One of my favorites. Those Sonics had some really, really good squads.
hornacek already knew it was in. malones face priceless. too bad dabullz owned the 90s! yeee chi-town! stockton is a G tho.
I remember watching this as a kid. Just standing there stunned. It’s what makes sports amazing. Just a dagger out of nowhere to crush your soul.
right
Man this game broke my heart. I was a big Barkley fan back then and I wanted him to get a ring.
Breaks my heart that Barkley and Stockton never got rings. The bulls just dominated the 90s and bc of that a lot of good players didn’t get to have a ring.
That announcers "Uh Oh" as they inbound the last play was what one calls perfect timing....
Lol its as if they knew what was coming
I remember watching this live. When Stockton got that inbounds pass and pulled up for the three, I was NEVER more sure my life that someone was going to hit a shot. I would have bet my life on it, Stockon was that locked in. One of the all time great buzzer beaters in NBA history, and until that franchise wins a title, it will remain the greatest moment in Utah Jazz history.
The chills after the buzzer beater when the commentators announce it
If only that could have been in the finals. Still, haven't seen a game winner this crucial in my life.
Aa a Bulls fan this was so awesome to see..I so wanted a Bulls vs Jazz Finals!! Who the hell didnt!? Thank God Stockton, Russell and a few others didn't tear their ACLs or something else with all that celebration too!
Make no mistake about it, Stockton was a fucking beast.
Too bad John Stockton and Karl Malone couldn't get a ring. They truthfully deserved it. I ain't gonna lie to you here: When the Jazz and Bulls met, I was pulling my hardest for Utah to beat Chicago. The Bulls already had four titles prior to confronting the Jazz in 1996-97. So at that point, I was like, "It's time for someone else to wear the crown now. Knock off those Bulls, Jazz, let's go!" Well, we all know what happened next, I'm afraid.
Malone holding Stockton's defender so tight during the game winner.
I always loved Barkley, but I was so thrilled for Stockton and Malone. 12 years of battling together and they finally made it to the finals. What a moment it was!
There will never be another player like him. He was a great 3pt shooter. Great array of shots in the mid range. Was an elite finisher at the rim amongst the trees great passer and help defender. Other than being short he had few weaknesses and was playing 3-D chess while everyone else was playing checkers
That assist record numbers are staggering. The 2nd place is so far behind. Nobody will beat it.
Steals as well
With the possible exception of Lebron's breakout game against Detroit, this was the most amazing clutch closing job by one player I had ever seen. I was absolutely in awe when I watched this game---a 6'2" guy taking over against a team with Hakeen, Barkley and Drexler? It was insane.
Nice bearhug pick by Malone on that last shot.
so much love. forever Jazz a.d 2019.
Who would have thought that John Stockton, the NBA's all-time assists leader, would have made perhaps the greatest shot in the history of the Utah Jazz? As gratifying as it must have been for the Jazz to finally get past the Rockets after Houston beat them in both 94 and 95 en route to their two championships, sadly, it was at least a couple of years too late, and the Jazz ended up being just another victim of the Bulls' dynasty.
I miss this era of basketball, being 38 years old this era was part of my childhood...
The last play is one of the great plays of this era. It’s like some shooters are so deadly the defenses know they’re in trouble before the shot is taken. You rarely ever saw this much emotion from Stockton. It’s a shame many of these guys never won a ring.
Best years to watch NBA basketball and also best years to play NBA live 96 on Sega mega drive.....
The guy who was supposed to guard Stockton was bear hugged by Malone and dragged away from the center of the court.
Stockton was cooking them ninjas.
First take brought me here!
Boy did Barkley blow that defensive assignment. How on earth do you leave John Stockton completely unguarded to take the inbounds and shoot an uncontested three with the series on the line? Craziness I tell ya.
Nooooo Barkley was on Malone. Drexler was on Stockton. But because Malone set an illegal moving screen on Drexler, Barkley wound up having to chase down Stockton.
John Stockton one of the best point guard in history....
GOAT of point guards
Magic says hello.
@@corsairgamingyt from 2nd place
The Embodiment of absolute professionalism !
Best PG ever... no comparison to anyone
(And I am not a Utah Jazz fan)
All time clutch shot from Stockton, but that moving screen from Malone is very obvious on replay. Still, I remember being REALLY happy for Stockton and Malone when he hit this shot. Great moment in NBA history!
I remember this. Barkley was crying in the locker room
Charles had his opportunities with the Suns. No crying...
Barkley did the weakest move before KD did & failed miserably with his superteam in Houston. Barkley Suns team was up 3-1 vs Houston in 95 & he could’ve won a chip that year facing the Magic’s in the Finals & collapse that 3-1 lead. Two years later Barkley joined the Rockets & formed a superteam.
Those guys was supposed to run the table & go to the Finals with him, Clyde & Hakeem to challenge the 97 & 98 Bulls & possibly beat them & didn’t even reach the Finals
Super team? That Rockets team with Olajuwon, Drexler and Barkley were old men. You make it seem like they were in the prime of their careers. They were way past their best yrs.
@@anthonycelestin3559 Question is would the Suns beaten the Spurs in the WCF?
@@LGF3 MJ, Pippen & Rodman were old too in the late 90s
Who here because of the dame lillard 3pts shoot win
MEEE LOOOL
I remember this like yesterday. I was at my dad's house, he was out of town with an old friend of his. I was drinking a few adult beverages, going in and out of the house (it was a beautiful summer day). I was so nervous I couldn't watch the game with any good feeling until the last few seconds. It was a great day. I got laid that night. It was a great day and night.
Stockton didn't talk smack he just played hard and delivered.
Kids today never knew how good stockton was
John Stockton is sixth all time in Win Shares. #1 PG
Stockton was in the zone. Hitting everything in crunch time. His shots weren’t even touching the rim, just the bottom of the net.
I love Stockton but it would've been fun to see Barkley in the finals that year.
I don't think the Rockets had the defense to beat the Bulls. If you can't beat the Jazz, how would you beat the Bulls? Same problem Barkley had with the Suns.
Would have been better match up I believe with the Rockets.
I personally believe that if Karl Malone was as clutch of a player as Stockton was, the Jazz would have won at least one championship. Malone would miss clutch free throws or let the ball get taken from him down the stretch. I always felt Stockton had the killer instinct like Bird, Magic, and Jordan, but not Malone.
E BO plus he was white
"The mailman doesn't deliver on sundays" - scottie pippen
John Stockton was a Bad Dude!! ☝
It didn't matter which team won, because nobody was gonna beat MJ and the Dynastic Bulls.
Utah saved Barkley the heartbreak of losing to the Bulls twice.
The Greg maddux of nba. Nothing better
One of my fondest memories as a kid 🙌…still gives me goose bumps
Stockton was a bad bad man, the GOAT point guard
I know exactly where I was during this. Some people know where they were when jfk was shot, and I know where I was during 9/11 but I was in the delta center when Stockton hit the shot! Tina turner concert! A ton of us guys who could care less about the concert we’re watching on the concourse televisions. Stock hit the shot and I literally ran the concourse high fiving everyone I saw!!! Was one of the most amazing moments of my life!
Had MJ not pushed off in ‘98 I truly believe the Utah Jazz would have a world championship in 1998. To lose twice to the best team in basketball history. Well it was bad timing but the 1997 & 1998 Utah Jazz are one of the best teams in basketball history!
Couldn't* care less, just fyi
We was a lot more athletic than people gave him credit for (simply because he didn’t dunk)-and good god did he take over here
I can recall 2 exciting moments watching sports when I totally went semi-berserk, this game and the NLDS game 7 Atlanta vs Pittsburgh...both instances my team came from behind to win it. That kind of situation doesn't come often so it's very exciting when it does.
I grew up watching this bloke. I really wish this bloke would have finished with a championship ring. This bloke deserves at least one
I’m so old I was 9 years old as a kid, remember this shot like yesterday... thank u Dame for reminding me #TBT
i saw this game live on the TV in Philippines & was yelling for joy when Stockton made that shot.
i was shocked to learn not only did this amazing moment happen on the 29th of May 1997, but also, perhaps around the same time, Jeff Buckley waded into the waters of Wolf River Harbor in Memphis, singing A Whole Lotta Love, never knowing those were the last notes he'd ever sing. he would drown moments later.
it's amazing to know where one was during important moments like the two mentioned earlier.
This is legit time when I cried as a kid on this play.
Such a clutch performance. Incredible.
What a player. It’s unfortunate he had to meet the eater of worlds, destroyer of destiny and doombringer of dreams Michael Jordan in the finals. I say that out of love for Jordan. People today just don’t realize how good we had it in the 90s. It’s funny tho, like so many awesome story lines, like this one or the Barkley mvp season with the suns, always just ended up the same way. Jordan destroys them in the finals lol.
Stockton gave hope to all little guys out there! Like me when I was a kid.
I legit cried as a kid when I watched this.
John Stockton is the GOAT pound for pound.
Stockton was a great player
Stockton was on fire that game. I remember it well. Wished it was Houston would've won that series. Houston vs Bulls would've been epic
He outscored the whole rockets team in the 4th quarter.
@Por Vang no
You know he's a threat when he can score without having shifty handles just pure vision and acceleration.
I remember this game very well. Barley got caught in that Malone pick. He couldnt do nothing but watch Stockton shoot that 3 pointer. I was going for the Rockets that year( Even though I'm a Spurs fan) I was sick for Houston though
Boy Stockton was clutch 😎 he scorched them bigtime 😎 CP3 could never
farewell, Jerry Sloan...
This was when the NBA was worth watching.
Was it though? I remember people complaining about the same exact things back then. "There's no parody... The Bulls always win... It's the same teams... Etc etc"
@@anthonyhutchins2300 these people are just oldheads living in the past
@@ryanw9122 I'm in my 20s and I agree with him. Today's NBA is garbage. Everything is a foul, takes 20 minutes to review a potential flagrant, and nobody calls walks. Can't breath on someone without hearing a whistle. Not to mention all the clowns and their unwanted political opinions, race card burn loot murder, communist supporters. No thanks.
That absolutely egregious moving screen by Malone made Barkley have to recover so late that Stockton was wide open.
Stockton was fearless.
One of the best moments of my childhood.
Good Video. Brings back good memories.
I always noticed how Jeff Hornacek raised his arms in celebration a split-second before any of the other Jazz.
Jeff was a shooter, he knew that was money 😎
1:57 was the dagger to the hearts of u houstonians. We've never been the same since
What about now
Now you have a guy who has a signature move that is really a travel. But refs dig it so...
I miss 90s NBA!!!!!!!
BEST POINT GAURD WHO EVER PLAYED. ITS NOT UP FOR DEBATE DONT COMMENT UNLESS YOU AGREE!
I've always hated Malone and Stockton, but still I could never deny that they were great players, especially JS 🏀
NOW THATS HOW U DO IT!!!!
MAN THIS FEELS LIKE I JUST WATCHED IT LIVE AGAIN.