On May 5, 1976, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Bullets faced off in a critical Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Cavs had never been to the playoffs before and were facing a team with four future Hall of Famers. Despite being down by 13 points at halftime, the Cavs never gave up and rallied to stun the Bullets 87-85 in one of the greatest comebacks in NBA playoff history.

The second half was a tale of two teams. The Cavs started the third quarter on a 16-2 run to tie the game at 50. But the Bullets responded by scoring nine of the next 11 points to regain control. The Cavs then went on another run, outscoring the Bullets 14-2 to take a 66-61 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth affair. The Bullets took a 79-78 lead with under three minutes to play, but the Cavs responded with a 7-0 run to take an 85-79 lead with just over a minute left. The Bullets responded with six straight points, but it wasn't enough as Cavs guard Dick Snyder hit two free throws with six seconds left to seal the victory.

The Miracle of Richfield was a defining moment in Cavs history and solidified the team's place in the NBA. It was a game in which the Cavs never gave up and fought until the final buzzer. This historic comeback will forever be remembered as one of the greatest moments in NBA playoffs history.