In 1978, the Washington Bullets were not considered one of the league's top teams. With a mediocre regular season record of 44-38, they were heavy underdogs heading into the NBA playoffs. However, the Bullets showed determination and grit, winning three consecutive Game 7s in hard-fought series to reach the NBA Finals.

Their opponent in the Finals was none other than the Seattle SuperSonics, who had steamrolled through the Western Conference playoffs with a 12-1 record. The Sonics were heavily favored to win the championship, but the Bullets had other plans.

In Game 1 of the Finals, the Bullets fell behind early and trailed by as many as 18 points in the third quarter. All hope seemed lost, but the Bullets rallied behind the leadership of their veteran players. Center Wes Unseld controlled the boards, guard Phil Chenier scored a game-high 26 points, and forward Elvin Hayes made clutch shots down the stretch. The Bullets completed an incredible comeback, winning the game 106-102.

Game 2 was a closely contested battle, with neither team able to pull away. In the final minutes, the Bullets were once again down by multiple possessions. But they refused to give up, and Hayes hit a game-tying shot with just seconds remaining to send the game into overtime. In the extra period, the Bullets held on for a 120-116 victory.

The series then shifted to Seattle for Games 3 and 4. The Sonics were determined to defend their home court, and they did just that, winning both games convincingly and tying the series at 2-2.

Back in Washington for Game 5, the Bullets faced a must-win situation. They got off to a hot start, but the Sonics hung around and kept the game close. With the Bullets up by one point in the final seconds, the Sonics had a chance to win the game. But Bullets guard Tom Henderson stole the ball and made a layup as time expired, giving the Bullets a 93-91 victory and a 3-2 series lead.

In Game 6, the Bullets once again found themselves down late in the game. But they refused to be denied, staging another comeback to win the game 117-82 and clinch the NBA championship.

The Miracle of '78 was a testament to the Bullets' resilience and determination in the face of adversity. They never gave up, even when the odds were against them, and their incredible run to the championship will always be remembered as one of the greatest moments in NBA history.