In their recent history, the Philadelphia 76ers have had their fair share of crushing defeats. However, there is one instance that stands out above the rest.
As it pertains to the Joel Embiid era, one of the Sixers’ best chances to secure a title was during the 2019 season. Despite making a pair of big trades mid-season, they had a loaded starting unit capable of winning it all. Breaking through to the conference finals was within arm’s reach that postseason, but it ended up being snatched away from them in dramatic fashion.
The Sixers found themselves matched up with the Toronto Raptors in the second in what ended up becoming a highly competitive series. Things would come down to the final moments of Game 7, when Kawhi Leonard hit a miraculous shot as time expired to send Embiid and company home.
Now six years removed from this game, it is still widely regarded as one of the top playoff finishes in NBA history.
Kawhi Leonard’s shot vs. the Sixers ranked among the most iconic shots in NBA history