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The best shot in Houston Rockets history?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by what, Aug 6, 2017.

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Pick one

  1. Sampson Miracle

    36 vote(s)
    37.5%

  2. Mario's kiss of death

    60 vote(s)
    62.5%
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  1. what

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    The Sampson miracle:


    Kiss of death:
     
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  2. saleem

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    Sampson's shot was the best, but Mario's shot was more important as it led us to an NBA championship.
     
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    Maxwell's three to seal it...
     
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    This
     
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    maxwell's 3 of course
     
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    I have to agree. Sampson's The Shot eliminated the defending champion Showtime Lakers in the '86 WC Finals, a stunning upset, and for degree of difficulty, there is no comparison. Ralph's game winning, series ending bucket is the most amazing shot I've ever witnessed.

    Having said that, Mario's game winning, series ending shot made a championship possible. His iconic Kiss of Death is, like those who saw The Shot, unforgettable. One shot gave us the Finals. The other gave us, ultimately, a championship. Mario wins, in my opinion.
     
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    Just a regular season game but I'd pick t-macs shot over like 3 Spurs to win
     
    #10 mockster, Aug 6, 2017
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    Either the Olajuwon tip-in or the Kenny 3 for OT:



    This game was so demoralizing to the Magic that it basically ended the series in 1.
     
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    This was in the middle of the 22 game win streak.
     
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    @mig0s
     
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    And it's not even close
     
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    Wanted to add that I consider Sampson's shot the "best" shot, but Mario's was ultimately more important, so I'm giving my vote to him.
     
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    Sampson's shot beat an epic Lakers team....
    It was an incredible shot....
    gotta give the edge to Ralph... but Mario's was just as sweet...
     
    #16 kjayp, Aug 6, 2017
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    Sam's shot in Game 3 of the 94 Finals
     
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    Yeah, that Kenny shot is criminally underrated. Clutch,
     
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