#3 John Paxson - 1993 Finals, Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns
The Bulls were leading the series 3 games to 2 against the Phoenix Suns. In this game, however, the Suns were up 98-96 and were one defensive stop away from forcing Game 7.
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Coming out of a Bulls timeout, Jordan inbounded the ball but immediately got it back. He advanced up to halfcourt and passed it back to Pippen, who then drove down the middle of the lane and passed to a cutting Horace Grant. Grant was in a position to take a contested layup over the smaller defender but instead passed the ball out to a wide open John Paxson. Paxson took the three-pointer without hesitation and gave the Bulls a 1-point lead with 3.9 to go.
The Suns would not be able to convert on the other end of the floor as the Bulls won their 3rd championship in franchise history.
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