For the next two weeks, members of our #NBArank panel are recounting the greatest NBA Finals games. First we asked five NBA writers to share their favorites. Starting June 9, we'll unveil Kevin Pelton's top 25.
Kobe takes over: 2000 NBA Finals, Game 4, Lakers vs. Pacers
Israel Gutierrez: The story of Kobe Bryant's performance in Game 4 of the 2000 NBA Finals against the Pacers -- the night many of us realized the second coming of Michael Jordan might be on its way a lot quicker than anyone expected -- actually begins in Game 2.