What is the craziest comeback in basketball history?

The craziest basketball comeback is often debated, but the Utah Jazz's 36-point rally against the Denver Nuggets in 1996 stands as the largest in NBA history, while the Cleveland Cavaliers' 3-1 series comeback in the 2016 NBA Finals against the 73-win Warriors is arguably the most epic series recovery, and Drexel's 34-point comeback in 2018 is a top NCAA example, highlighting incredible single-game and multi-game comebacks across different levels.

What is the craziest comeback in NBA history?

The greatest comeback in National Basketball Association play occurred on November 27, 1996, when the Utah Jazz, down by 36 points to the Denver Nuggets late in the second quarter (it was 70–36 at the half and 70–34 just before), overcame this deficit to win 107–103.

Has a 3-0 comeback ever happened in basketball?

In the history of the NBA Playoffs, no team has come back from a 3-0 deficit. Of the teams down 3-0, only four forced a Game 7 which they eventually lost. The last example of this was the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat.

Has there ever been a 30-20-20 game in the NBA?

Yes, there has been a 30-20-20 game in the NBA, achieved by Nikola Jokić on March 7, 2025, who became the first player in league history to record at least 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists in a single game, finishing with 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists for the Denver Nuggets in an overtime win against the Phoenix Suns. 

What is the 33 to 0 comeback?

In a National Football League (NFL) game on December 17, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Minnesota Vikings overcame a 33–0 halftime deficit to defeat the visiting Indianapolis Colts 39–36 in overtime and complete the largest comeback in NFL history.

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Has a 7-9 team ever made the playoffs?

Yes, 7-9 NFL teams have made the playoffs multiple times, most famously the 2010 Seattle Seahawks and the 2020 Washington Football Team, both winning their divisions with that record and even winning a playoff game before being eliminated, with the Seahawks even pulling off a famous upset win in the Wild Card round against the Saints. 

Has LeBron ever had a 27-7-7 game?

No, LeBron James has famously never recorded an exact 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists (27/7/7) game in his NBA career, despite having career averages that round to that figure and coming extremely close many times. He's had games with similar stats, like 27/7/8 or 28/7/7, but never the precise 27/7/7 line in a professional game, which is considered one of sports' strangest statistical anomalies. 

Has there ever been a 3peat in the NBA?

Yes, there have been several NBA three-peats, with the Minneapolis Lakers (1952-54), Chicago Bulls (1991-93 & 1996-98), and Los Angeles Lakers (2000-02) achieving the feat, making a total of five three-peats by three distinct franchises, with the Bulls doing it twice and the Celtics achieving an eight-peat, the most dominant run ever.
 

Did Dennis Rodman get 49 rebounds in a game?

Most REBOUNDS in a Game with ZER0 PTS: ♦28 — Dennis Rodman ♦25 — Dennis Rodman ♦24 — Dennis Rodman ♦21 — Dennis Rodman In two straight games he had a total of 49 rebounds with zero points!

How rare is a reverse sweep?

The reverse sweep is incredibly rare in baseball, but it has happened. In 2004, the Boston Red Sox reversed the curse to become the first team in MLB history to overcome a 3-0 deficit defeating the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series.

Has there ever been a 4-0 sweep in the finals?

Yes, there have been several 4-0 sweeps in the NBA Finals, with nine occurring in history, most recently the Golden State Warriors in 2018; other notable sweeps include the 2007 Spurs and 2002 Lakers, with the first being the 1959 Boston Celtics.
 

What made the 2017 Finals so special?

The 2017 NBA Finals were special due to the historic rubber match between the dominant Golden State Warriors (who went an unprecedented 16-1 in the playoffs) and the Cleveland Cavaliers, featuring the first-ever matchup of two teams meeting in three straight finals, incredible individual performances (especially LeBron James and Kyrie Irving), and an influx of talent like Kevin Durant making the Warriors arguably the greatest team ever assembled, resulting in record-breaking viewership and a high level of star power.
 

Who got 41 rebounds in a playoff game?

Wilt Chamberlain, 41 rebounds (1967 Eastern Division Finals, Game 3) Chamberlain was a rebounding machine in his prime, and his best postseason output in this category came in the 1967 NBA Playoffs.

What is the largest 9th inning comeback?

That got us thinking: What is the largest come-from-behind victory in the final frame in big league history? Well, it appears to have happened on April 25, 1901. Down 13-4 in the bottom of the ninth, the Detroit Tigers came back to beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 14-13.

What's the biggest blowout in NBA history?

The biggest blowout in NBA history was a 73-point victory by the Memphis Grizzlies over the Oklahoma City Thunder (152-79) on December 2, 2021, setting the record for the largest margin of victory in a regular season game. Other significant blowouts include the Cleveland Cavaliers' 68-point win against the Miami Heat (148-80) in 1991 and the Indiana Pacers' 65-point win over the Portland Trail Blazers (124-59) in 1998. 

Has anyone ever had a 30/20/20 triple double?

Yes, Nikola Jokić achieved the first-ever 30-20-20 triple-double in NBA history on March 7, 2025, with 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists in an overtime win against the Phoenix Suns, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Russell Westbrook as the only players with a 20-20-20 game.
 

Which player has 7 rings?

Three NBA players have won 7 championships: Robert Horry, who won with the Rockets, Lakers, and Spurs, and Celtics teammates Jim Loscutoff and Frank Ramsey, all members of the dominant 1950s/60s Boston Celtics teams. Horry stands out as the only player with 7 rings to win with three different franchises, earning nicknames like "Big Shot Bob" for his clutch performances.
 

Did MJ 3peat twice?

28 years ago Michael Jordan in his 9th season led the Bulls to a 3peat. That season MJ was Steals champ, All Defensive, Scoring champ and Finals MVP. MJ would go on to 3peat again in 1996/97/98. Only one team has 3peat ever since, Shaq/Kobe Lakers 19 years ago.

Is LeBron or MJ more clutch?

The debate over who is more clutch, LeBron James or Michael Jordan, is ongoing, with Jordan often seen as the iconic, cold-blooded scorer taking the final shot, while LeBron is statistically highly efficient, sometimes making the right play (pass or shot) and holding records for playoff game-winners, though differing stats suggest Jordan might have an edge in overall clutch scoring volume, making it a matter of preference between Jordan's iconic shot-making and LeBron's overall efficiency and playmaking. 

Who dropped 40 points at 40 years old?

Only two NBA players have ever scored 40 or more points at 40 years old: LeBron James and Michael Jordan, with James recently becoming the oldest player to do so, surpassing Jordan's record in February 2025. Jordan was the first, scoring 43 points in 2003 for the Wizards, and James joined the exclusive club with a 42-point game for the Lakers in 2025. 

What is Michael Jordan's lowest point game?

Michael Jordan's lowest scoring games were concentrated during his time with the Washington Wizards, with a couple of games where he scored just 2 points.

Has a 4'0" team ever missed the playoffs?

Only 6 teams in NFL history have stated 4-0 and missed the playoffs, Bills trying to avoid becoming the 7th.

What team went 17/0 in the NFL?

The 1972 Miami Dolphins are the only NFL team to complete a perfect season, finishing with a 17-0 record, including a win in Super Bowl VII, making them the sole team in league history with a flawless championship run, a feat no other team has matched even with the later addition of a 17th regular season game.
 

Did Beast Quake actually cause an earthquake?

It was later determined that crowd activity and noise was so great during Lynch's game-clinching touchdown run that a nearby Pacific Northwest Seismic Network station registered a small tremor, M=2.0 located at Qwest Field. With the win, the Seahawks had a 6–3 record at home for the season.