Manu Ginobili: Top 10 Moments of his Career

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Manu Ginobili retires

3. Game Winner against Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Playoffs

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Ginobili hits the game-winner against the Pheonix Suns

Manu Ginobili had a knack to step up in the most crucial moments of the game, and this winner shows us exactly that.

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The crowd was treated to an instant classic as the San Antonio Spurs went up against the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Playoffs. Tim Duncan scored 40 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, but it was Ginobili’s driving bank shot with 1.8 seconds that sealed the deal.

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Even after struggling to shoot the ball that night (10-24), Ginobili proved once again that he has a tendency too shine when the stakes are highest. With the game tied at 115 and 10 second left in second overtime, Manu drove past Raja Bell to hit a fadeaway bank shot.

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Ginobili ended with 24 points as the San Antonio Spurs went onto to win in the double overtime 117-115.

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