We all know what happened in this game, but damn you can’t say that intro doesn’t give goosebumps. NBC played almost as big of a role in saving the NBA as anyone else
yeah that's a bit of a stretch there big dawg lol NBA on NBC was great, but it was saved by Magic and Bird and taken to new levels by Jordan. Wouldn't have mattered where any of those games were played.
They don't really build up the drama of the story like that anymore with sports and it's a shame. Giving the background, the stakes of the situation, etc...really gets you invested.
Listening to Bob Costas intro these games was the part of my childhood I’ll never forget. The combination of him doing the pregame show, Marv Albert doing play-by-play, Bill Walton on color commentary and Ahmad Rashad on the sidelines, was something special.
I miss when games weren't talked to death pre-game. You had time to think and reflect/get excited about the matchup and that's what made video packages like this impactful.
Agreed. Bob Costas is a little full of himself nowadays, but he was great on these intros. Same goes for Brent Musberger, and my favorite Dick Enberg. They all did great intros. I miss them.
Wow, I can't believe this was 32 years ago, something so different about sports in the 80s & 90s, NBC,CBS & ABC all had there own brands, but they were all unique & special! I'd love more than anything for the Finals back on NBC! Now we're stuck with ESPN, ugh!
I have to agree with you 100%. I graduated high school in 1991 and this era takes me back to the days of my last year of high school and Undergraduate college days. I can say that both CBS and NBC had the best NBA intros. Additionally, we saw the two bitter rivals---the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls---destroy the NBA Championship dreams of several teams and superstars.
I saw a G. I've seen it all. Dope describes my rhymes, making all you emcees cold drop like dimes. You know MCSC is back again, and battling me on the microphone is like committing a sin. Scott/MCSC
games dont have introductions like this anymore. its all hype music and flashy plays. this intro told a great backstory and brough present day conversations to the forefront and set the stage for what ppl thought would be a great series and it ultimately wasnt (and vindicated phil's comments).
Is that John Paxson next to Karl Malone? Everybody that was in the original version of this intro is here, except for Magic Johnson, who retired after the 1990-91 season.
30 years ago wow I was 14 a finals is no good no more competitive way it used to be the finals need to go back to NBC surplus they had better players back then than they are today
We all know what happened in this game, but damn you can’t say that intro doesn’t give goosebumps. NBC played almost as big of a role in saving the NBA as anyone else
Here’s Jordan for 3 YESSSS. Did you see that look Michael indicating he can’t believe it.
Just watched it. Not one goose bump
Not really. Magic and Bird saved the NBA in the 80's when the games were on CBS...
yeah that's a bit of a stretch there big dawg lol NBA on NBC was great, but it was saved by Magic and Bird and taken to new levels by Jordan. Wouldn't have mattered where any of those games were played.
They don't really build up the drama of the story like that anymore with sports and it's a shame. Giving the background, the stakes of the situation, etc...really gets you invested.
The golden era of the NBA.
R.I.P. Jerome Kersey, Cliff Robinson, and Kevin Duckworth
And Wayne Cooper.
The intros for these NBA on NBC games were epic!! Every game was this intense!
Listening to Bob Costas intro these games was the part of my childhood I’ll never forget. The combination of him doing the pregame show, Marv Albert doing play-by-play, Bill Walton on color commentary and Ahmad Rashad on the sidelines, was something special.
Walton wasn't with Albert during this era.
This is when the NBA was at its greatest. Real men playing real basketball. Period.
I miss this NBA, I can't stand today's NBA.
@@hectorlopez1069 Thank god they've finally eliminated "marginal contact" fouls. Maybe teams can play real defense again...
NBA go back to NBC please
They are trying to get it back after their deal with ESPN/ABC expires in 2025
Unlikely to happen anytime soon. ABC/ESPN and TNT are likely to keep it when it comes up for renewal in 2025.
@@devares2006 streaming networks will kick in likely such as Peacock and Amazon
I hear they wanna bid again in 2025
@@2kgamer2024 yup and the tv deal negotiations start after the finals
This is the platinum era of the NBA
Coming soon, the NBA returns to NBC.
THE DIAMOND ERA OF THE NBA!!!
Grew up with this theme. It was amazing
This intro was Personal 👀
Those Costas' essays followed by the NBA on NBC theme always got me PUMPED! NBC needs to bring that back if they get the NBA license again.
Costas and the NBA on NBC was the absolute best.
Plus the Tesh theme... goosebumps.
Did u watch basketball before the nba was on nbc
And now Fox uses it for its college basketball coverage.
@@devares2006 and its horrible
The year I was born. Its crazy looking at this and realizing things were so much better in the world back then
i think during 90s, that Red laser sound is what people/editors are proud of.
“A spectacular move by Michael Jordan!”
Wrong year
@@REXX399get lost dimwit! He’s just quoting a phrase that can be heard in that segment. The year doesn’t matter.
It was 91 NBA Finals
That was v the Lakers
I miss when games weren't talked to death pre-game. You had time to think and reflect/get excited about the matchup and that's what made video packages like this impactful.
Agreed. Bob Costas is a little full of himself nowadays, but he was great on these intros. Same goes for Brent Musberger, and my favorite Dick Enberg. They all did great intros. I miss them.
Who still gets goosebumps from listening the intro
Air Jordan ripped apart the blazers for 39 points
35 in the first half!!
I should know.... I’m a lifelong Blazers fan, lol
The Shrug Game
Something about the NBA at this time just felt bigger, maybe the music, the production, maybe it's my nostalgia, I don't know.
Bob costas and Marv Albert the goats
Wow, I can't believe this was 32 years ago, something so different about sports in the 80s & 90s, NBC,CBS & ABC all had there own brands, but they were all unique & special! I'd love more than anything for the Finals back on NBC! Now we're stuck with ESPN, ugh!
I have to agree with you 100%. I graduated high school in 1991 and this era takes me back to the days of my last year of high school and Undergraduate college days. I can say that both CBS and NBC had the best NBA intros.
Additionally, we saw the two bitter rivals---the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls---destroy the NBA Championship dreams of several teams and superstars.
Bob Costas, supreme story teller
Oh man, the memories!
I was 9 when this series got played now I’m 41 an the blazers still haven’t been back to the finals
I was born a few weeks later in 92. So in my life I've never seen the Trail Blazers in the finals
Since the MLB is back on NBC I believe that the NBA will follow it footsteps
Costas is so good at getting casual fans to care.
Nobody did the NBA like NBC, TNT is currently carrying the torch for the NBA
anything's better than those nitpickers at ESPN
I saw a G.
I've seen it all.
Dope describes my rhymes, making all you emcees cold drop like dimes. You know MCSC is back again, and battling me on the microphone is like committing a sin.
Scott/MCSC
I’m getting emotional watching this
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This intro reminds me of the Tatum/Brown Celtics as the media has treated them the same as they did this Blazers team
love
When the NBA was real NBA on NBC
Can you imagine one of the dolt sports announcers today using the word "caustic" in a sentence? (Edited Spelling Mistake)
You spelt sentence incorrectly
games dont have introductions like this anymore. its all hype music and flashy plays. this intro told a great backstory and brough present day conversations to the forefront and set the stage for what ppl thought would be a great series and it ultimately wasnt (and vindicated phil's comments).
@@a_coleman11
Had posted a comment on this thread about Costas' intros. I wonder if he wrote them or others.
i like watch it
When the NBA was real
Epic Into by Costas.
Wonder who wrote his intros. Was it himself?
Brent Musburger pioneered that style in the NBA, Bob Costas was the best to ever do it
I miss the storylines in the introduction by Bob Costas
Which theme do yall think was better NBA On cbs 1973-1990, or NBA on NBC 1991-2002
Nba on nbc for me at least. Fair question
@@JK-ii6gf I agree with you!!
Game 1
Then Porty lost the game 122-92 or some shit like that. Haha, yeah, not the answer they were hoping for.
happy
©1992 Republic Broadcasting System, Inc., SilverStar Communications, Inc., and NBA Properties LLC
This was 🏀...
Back when sports were regal ...
NBC is going to bid the NBA contact in 2025.
Great news, music to my ears😁👍🏽
Is that John Paxson next to Karl Malone? Everybody that was in the original version of this intro is here, except for Magic Johnson, who retired after the 1990-91 season.
That's Chris Mullin of the Golden St Warriors
Man please Mike went off for three after three after three.....Jordan for three YES...
That's not paxson it's Chris Mullins
This was a terrible NBA Finals, no real competition and Portland was just waiting to lose and help Jordan win.
Lmao they didn’t help Jordan do shit 😂😂😂 you probably was a clown Knicks fan or pacer fan at the time
30 years ago wow I was 14 a finals is no good no more competitive way it used to be the finals need to go back to NBC surplus they had better players back then than they are today
Since 2018, the last couple of finals have been very competitive
@@FreshPrincex4 not the bubble finals
@@dreamcage1801 actually it was.
Nobody had an advantage when it came to that
@@FreshPrincex4not
Jordan>>>lebron
This is before Leflop ruined the NBA