5,4,3,2.. and it’s good! Each game-changing shot is heard around the world and goes down in NBA history as one of the most inconceivable yet awe-inspiring shots to end the game. A stroke of luck, backed behind pure skill, down to even the tenth of a second seems to be the key formula for these guys hitting the game winner. It’s the same formula players continue to use now, with the occasional game-winning stunners as seen in the 08-09 playoffs. Take a stroll down memory lane and hit the replay on some of these classic buzzer-beaters.

Michael Jordan vs Utah Jazz (1998 NBA Finals, Game 6)

Magic Johnson vs Boston Celtics (1987 NBA Finals, Game 4)

Derek Fisher vs San Antonio Spurs (2004 Western Conference Round 2, Game 5)

Robert Horry vs Sacramento Kings (2002 Western Conference Finals, Game 4)

John Paxson vs Phoenix Suns (1993 NBA Finals, Game 6)

Steve Kerr vs Utah Jazz (1997 NBA Finals, Game 6)

Michael Jordan vs Cleveland Cavaliers (1989 Eastern Conference Round 1, Game 5)

Jerry West vs Boston Celtics (1962 NBA Finals, Game 3)

Sam Jones vs Los Angeles Lakers (1969 NBA Finals, Game 4)

Ralph Sampson vs Los Angeles Lakers (1986 Western Conference Finals, Game 5)

John Stockton vs Houston Rockets (1997 Western Conference Finals, Game 6)

LeBron James vs Orlando Magic (2009 Eastern Conference Finals, Game 2)

Sean Elliott vs Portland Trail Blazers (1999 Western Conference Finals, Game 2)

Larry Johnson vs Indiana Pacers (1999 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, Game 3)

Reggie Millers vs Chicago Bulls (1998 Eastern Conference Finals, Game 4)

Allan Houston vs Miami Heat (1999 Eastern Conference Round 1, Game 5)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs Boston Celtics (1974 NBA Finals, Game 6)

Alonzo Mourning vs Boston Celtics (1993 Eastern Conference Round 1, Game 4)

Vinnie Johnson vs Portland Trail Blazers (1990 NBA Finals, Game 5)

Eddie Johnson vs Utah Jazz (1997 Western Conference Finals, Game 4)

Mario Ellie vs Phoenix Suns (1995 Western Conference Round 2, Game 7)

Rik Smits vs Orlando Magic (1995 Eastern Conference Finals, Game 4)

Manu Ginobili vs Phoenix Suns (2008 Western Conference Round 1, Game 1)

Robert Horry vs Detroit Pistons (2005 NBA Finals, Game 5)