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This Day in NBA Playoffs History: Tracy McGrady Baptizes Shawn Bradley

During the Game 2 of the Mavericks/Rockets 2005 Western Conference Quarterfinals series, Tracy McGrady went up, up and way over Shawn Bradley.

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Take a trip down memory lane as we share a crazy moment at the podium, an amazing posterization, an absolute on-court fail or a memorable shooting performance from the postseason of the National Basketball Association in This Day in NBA Playoffs History.

Before becoming a professional baseball pitcher, Tracy McGrady was one hell of a basketball player. Yeah, we know...crazy, right?! During Game 2 of the 2005 Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Mavericks, McGrady showed off his exceptional talent on the court with this baseline drive past Dirk Nowitzki which led to a brutal posterization and temporary ride on the eternally awkwardShawn Bradley. Check it out below.

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