Episode
Biggest NBA Upset? 8 Seed Nuggets Beat 1 Seed Sonics
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- Daily Sports History
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- May 7, 2026
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- 753
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Summary
On May 7, 1994, the Denver Nuggets stunned the basketball world by becoming the first 8th seed in NBA history to defeat a No. 1 seed, toppling the 63-win Seattle SuperSonics in a dramatic overtime Game 5. Led by Dikembe Mutombo’s legendary defense (15 rebounds, 8 blocks) and a balanced scoring attack, the Nuggets overcame a 2-0 series deficit and dominated the boards (58-36). The episode dives into the series’ key moments, Mutombo’s iconic celebration, and how this upset changed NBA playoff history forever. Check out Chicken and Nugget Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chicken-and-the-nuggets/id1554680729 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tA751A4HnoNPNSJNDb8rj?si=QNp-1iujRS2BJJX0kf2-Hw