Allen Iverson 42pts vs A.Walker P.Pierce Celtics 01/02 NBA Playoff Game 3 *Must watch !!!
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Allen Iverson refused to let the Philadelphia 76ers' season end.
Iverson scored 13 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter as the defending Eastern Conference champions avoided elimination with a tense 108-103 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round series.
The Sixers avoided a best-of-five series sweep for the first time since 1991 against Milwaukee. They host Game 4 on Wednesday.
Responding in pressure situations is nothing new for Iverson.
"That's my life," Iverson said. "That's just what I've been going through since I've been in the league, so I'm kind of used to it. When we lose, people are going to point the finger at me and coach. And when we win gaems, I get the praise. You just accept that and understand that's the way it's going to be."
It was the eighth time Iverson scored at least 40 points in a playoff game. The Sixers are 7-1 in those contests.
"We have another chance to play and we have to put pressure on them, where they feel it," Sixers coach Larry Brown said. "It doesn't look to me like they're feeling it. They're playing with a lot of poise and have a lot to be proud of."
Philadelphia also got a big game from Eric Snow, who scored 23 points. After going a combined 4-of-25 in the first two games of the series, he made 9-of-14 shots in Game 3 and scored six straight points for the Sixers during one stretch in the fourth quarter.
"There was no pressure on them at all," Snow said. "All of the pressure was on us. Fortunately, we were able to pull this game out and now we have to take care of our home and win on Wednesday and even the series."
The Celtics, looking to move into the second round for the first time since 1992, were in position to close out the Sixers, taking a 103-100 lead on Rodney Rogers' 3-pointer with 1:32 remaining. But the Sixers scored the final eight points.
"It's a game we should have had," Boston forward Paul Pierce said. "We're up three with under three minutes to go. We gave ourselves a chance to win after being down in the first half. It's definitely one we should have had."
All season, the Celtics lived by the 3-pointer. On this day, however, they died by it.
Derrick Coleman, who played a strong game with 18 points and nine rebounds, followed Aaron McKie's miss to give Philadelphia a 104-103 lead with 45 seconds left.
Pierce scored 29 points for the Celtics, but missed a 3-pointer from the top of the key on the ensuing possession. Boston was forced to foul, and Iverson hit two more from the line, making it 106-103 with 19 seconds to play.
"I felt that everybody would come out and play the game like it was their last," Iverson said. "But we didn't have a choice. If you can't get up for a game like this, there's something wrong. You're not a basketball player, you're not a competitor."
Rogers and Pierce missed 3-pointers on Boston's last possession, and Coleman clinched the win with two from the line with 1.1 seconds to go.
"It's now Game 4," Pierce said. "We expected a war. We didn't expect Philly to bow down to us in Game 3. We expect another war for the next game."
Antoine Walker scored 27 points for Boston but was shut out from 3-point range in the second half after making all seven of his attempts from behind the arc in the opening 24 minutes. He finished 7-of-13 from downtown.
"We feel like we're still very confident we can beat them here," Walker said. "Obviously, they're going to feel really good and come out with a lot of energy on Wednesday. We have to be prepared and ready to match their energy again."
While the Sixers never have rallied to win a best-of-five series after losing the first two games, they have renewed hopes since Iverson seems to have shaken off the rust after missing the final 14 games of the regular season with a broken hand.
The NBA scoring champion rebounded from a shaky outing in Game 2, when he made just 10-of-29 shots. He took over Sunday's contest down the stretch, scoring 11 of the Sixers' final 15 points, and was deadly from the line, making 19-of-20 free throws.
"We had big games from a lot of people," Iverson said. "To beat a team like that, you're going to have to have a lot of guys contribute."
Overall, Philadelphia was 36-of-44 from the line, compared to just 16-of-18 for Boston, which ran most of its offense from the perimeter. The Sixers shot 45 percent (33-of-74).
"We didn't get the calls," Boston guard Kenny Anderson said. "We can't cry about it, but we didn't get the calls."
Spurred on by a fired-up crowd at the First Union Center, the Sixers opened an 11-point lead in the first quarter. Boston withstood Philadelphia's early burst and Walker's shooting helped it close to 58-52 at intermission.
The Celtics tried to bury the Sixers with a long-range assault, making 15 of 30 3-pointers, a playoff record for a Philadelphia opponent.
Man that 00-02 seasons, this guy was unstoppable.
Such great memories of playing my dreamcast with nba 2k when Iverson was such a beast
Iverson rocked the Reebok Questions in this game.
Pierce and Walker classic duo #BostonStrong
A Walker could of been a Hall of Famer
First undersized player the league ever seen who dominated NBA and also proof of short players can exist.
You forgot about Isiah Thomas who played for Detroit Pistons in 80s and 90s
Isiah Thomas, Tiny Archibald smh casual
Iverson was the first mini jordan
They did Dominate like iverson
Iverson is obviously a legend. But um Stockton, Nash, Isiah Thomas, Nate Tiny Archibald?
Antoine Walker had some great years with Boston, from 97-02.
7:14 Mike Woodson current coach of the Atlanta Hawks sitting next to AI.Just as a footnote from 1999-2002 Larry Brown had great assistant coaches such as Mike Brown current Cavs Head Coach,Mike Woodson current Hawks Head Coach,Tim Floyd former USC Head Coach Current UTEP Head Coach,John Callipari current Kentucky Head Coach.
Oh I wish KD is in NBA before. He will team up to AI for sure.
That make sense.
AI's last game on NBA on NBC :(
abc sux
7:57 bench player w/ the chaiN...never see that in the NBA today damn
What a great game !!!!!
Iverson still drove 76ers win in a few min!!!
I REMEMBER THIS GAME! 6th GRADe. good memories
For years I searched for that Iverson move on Anderson. Thank You
He had such a smooth shot.. damn..
Allen Iverson beat them alone! A.I is in the top 3 best players to ever play the game!
during those years a.i. was the best player
if this 02 sixer team wasnt banged up all year there's a good chance they wouldve been in ther finals
As a Celts fan even back then i was surprised the celtics beat the sixers, cause the sixers had owned he celtics the last 3 seasons, but i think the sixers injuries played a role in the celtics winning the series.
All about seeding and injuries, that was story of AIs career after 2001. East was weak also if the sixers were healthy they would’ve made the finals in 02 and 03 over the nets.
Awesome I have been looking for this game
they always say ai wasnt a good passer thats bull shiit
Even if you are a Sixers fan this series being won by Toine and the Celtics gave us one of the best ever rants of all time. Iverson's "practice" rant happened after game 5. Of course the best part of Iverson's rant was when Larry said "He has said practice more then he has been at practice" lol
great game and great ai!
This is when I knew Paul Pierce was a beast also ai
Yet Paul Pierce was that team's everything.
Antoine Walker looks so much like Anthony Anderson.
Everyone remembers Jordan's 6 first half 3's and "shrug" against the Blazers '92, anyone still talkin' about Antoine's 7 & shimmy??
i remember this game...A.I Rockin the Questions
7:32 damn, I knew it was over when he bit on that jab step.lol
2:47 when did Kobe get to philly? LOL
That was Speedy Claxton.
76ers were dealt with injuries all season that year
those years were the best basketball years for me...I remember watching almost every game back then,now it's full of BS entertainment (lebron..)
Thanx penny very good video!
i missed hearing bout AI over the years hope he still got this game when he come back
Vintage AI
people 4 get how gud iverson was
n how gud atione walker n pierce were 2gether
check 7:31 antiones move
Ridic!!
true
awesome vid
first one =]
I remember I wanted the shoes that Eric Snow is wearing at 0:41 sooo badly.
There is NO WAY and I mean NO WAY I'll EVER pick Kyrie over AI. Kyrie may have the better handles and shot but he doesn't have the heart and dog fight like AI. I hate he doesn't get enough credit.
Do you have other Celtics/Sixers series from '02? if so, can you upload them?
nice
I never recovered from that masscre.
Who's Mike Breen's partner at the commentary booth
Dang clutch 3 pointers by Pierce and Walker.But Walker sucks now.Love how Iverson behind the back made Boston dude fell and the stole to Walker that also made him fell haha.
Nj went twice i was sick cuz Ai3 owned da spurs his whole career i would've loved to see him go 7gms against them in his prime! I felt he would've won a chip/ring but i knew after this series he'd never get one #phillysfinest
Sixers would’ve won the chip in 2003 had they got a higher seeding in 03 playoffs that year the East was weak the Nets had the one seed with a 50-32 record, philly finished 48-34. Had they had home court against the Pistons they would’ve won that series and def beaten the nets in the ecf. Man Philly really fucked up this guys potential.
Vijay Danushkodi 🤷♀️ that’s what the regular season is for tho to get a higher seeding
Can you upload game 5?
dude you have it full? what else you've got? we could trade or something
2nd one
Penny u the shit on gawd.. I been saying this..
classic! i wish detroit would let ai start gunnin. the team ball stuff is not what he's good at and they are not winning anyway. AI is a scorer..always has been always will be
pierce lost his shoe
Penny the games in Boston?
Wearing the questions
penny I love you
I agree RealistFame91 I mean u cant change a player to somethin he not. Iverson is a scorer flat out. He never waz a pass first type of dude. I dont know if u read Iverson's book (Only the Strong Survive) but before the Sixers drafted him they evalutaed at tryouts they realized he was a shooting guard in a 5'11 body. So why would u change his style, it wont work and Iverson wud be frustrated. I say Iverson just ride da bench or pack his shit and go else where
6:05
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6:43
why did every celtics player drop to the floor that game?
I would rather see game 5.lol
7 for fucking 7???
Tie ur shoes
LMAO he does look like kobe
did he lose a ankle lmao
lol @ he lost his shoe
walker looks chubby
pause at 50 sec
33% FG???
this is y he will neva win a championship
he kills his teams wit his me first brand of basketball
1993 forever 33% from 3 dummy
BULLSHIT
IT WAS MY NIGGA KOBE