Biggest playoff upsets in NBA history

NBA playoff upsets redefine what's possible, shatter expectations, and give rise to unforgettable moments that echo through the ages of basketball lore.

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The recent Heat vs. Bucks matchup marked the fourth major upset in NBA history, dating back to 1988 when odds began to be recorded. Let's review them all.

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In 1994, the Denver Nuggets, ranked eighth, surprised everyone by beating the Seattle SuperSonics, making it the first time a No.8 seed had defeated a No.1 seed in NBA playoffs.

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After losing the NBA Finals in 2006, Dallas dominated the league with a 67-15 record and Dirk Nowitzki winning MVP. However, the underdog Warriors upset them in 6 games.

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The 2012 NBA playoffs saw a stunning underdog story as the eighth-seeded 76ers took down top-seeded Bulls in six games, defying all expectations.

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Milwaukee Bucks, the top seed of the Eastern Conference, suffered a playoff defeat as Jimmy Butler-inspired Miami Heat shone and advanced to the semifinals.

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Biggest playoff upsets in NBA history

NBA playoff upsets redefine what's possible, shatter expectations, and give rise to unforgettable moments that echo through the ages of basketball lore.

The recent Heat vs. Bucks matchup marked the fourth major upset in NBA history, dating back to 1988 when odds began to be recorded. Let's review them all.

In 1994, the Denver Nuggets, ranked eighth, surprised everyone by beating the Seattle SuperSonics, making it the first time a No.8 seed had defeated a No.1 seed in NBA playoffs.

Denver nuggets

After losing the NBA Finals in 2006, Dallas dominated the league with a 67-15 record and Dirk Nowitzki winning MVP. However, the underdog Warriors upset them in 6 games.

golden state warriors

The 2012 NBA playoffs saw a stunning underdog story as the eighth-seeded 76ers took down top-seeded Bulls in six games, defying all expectations.

Philadelphia 76ers

Milwaukee Bucks, the top seed of the Eastern Conference, suffered a playoff defeat as Jimmy Butler-inspired Miami Heat shone and advanced to the semifinals.

miami heat

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