Do or Die

The 1977-78 NBA scoring title came down to the final day of the season. Heading into their last games, San Antonio's silky-smooth forward George Gervin was averaging 26.8 points per game. High-flying Denver showman David Thompson was at 26.6. Thompson had the greatest game of his career, shattering Wilt Chamberlain's record for most points in a quarter. When Gervin took the court later in the day, he knew that he had to respond with a masterpiece of his own—or else risk losing the crown.

Top Billed Cast

Daveed Diggs

Narrator (voice)

David Thompson

Self (archive footage)

George Gervin

Self (archive footage)

Larry Brown

Self (archive footage)

Donnie Walsh

Self (archive footage)