The 1990 NBA Finals Game 5 (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV Episode | Sport

The 1990 NBA Finals

Game 5 (Season 1, Episode 5)

TV Episode | Sport

The Pistons shot poorly starting out, missing seven of their first 11 shots, but still led 26-22 after one quarter. They held the same four-point edge at the half, 46-42, but the Blazers rallied in the third period, and with 10 minutes to ...See moreThe Pistons shot poorly starting out, missing seven of their first 11 shots, but still led 26-22 after one quarter. They held the same four-point edge at the half, 46-42, but the Blazers rallied in the third period, and with 10 minutes to play in the game, they led 76-68. Vinnie Johnson then went on the first of two scoring streaks. "The Microwave" scored all of Detroit's points in a 9-0 run to give his team a 77-76 edge with 6:35 to go. The Blazers stepped up their pressure and again built a 90-83 lead with 2:05 left. But, when Clyde Drexler fouled out, Portland could not score the rest of the way and "The Microwave" heated up again. Johnson scored seven points in Detroit's astounding 9-0 run to close the game and the series. His last shot was a 15-footer from the right sideline with Jerome Kersey draped all over him and 0:00.7 showing on the clock. Written by Peter-Patrick76 ([email protected]) See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Dick Stockton Self - Play-by-Play Announcer Self - Play-by-Play Announcer See fewer	NBA Hardwood Classics (1990)
Hubie Brown Self - Color Commentator Self - Color Commentator See fewer	The Sentinel (1996)
Lesley Visser Self - Sideline Reporter Self - Sideline Reporter See fewer	Arli$$ (1996)
James Brown Self - Sideline Reporter Self - Sideline Reporter See fewer	The Millers (2013)
Pat O'Brien Self - Studio Host Self - Studio Host See fewer	Big Fat Liar (2002)
Vinnie Johnson Self - Detroit Pistons Shooting Guard Self - Detroit Pistons Shooting Guard See fewer	The NBA on TNT (1988)