List of NBA champions explained

The NBA Finals is the championship series for the National Basketball Association (NBA) held at the conclusion of its postseason. All NBA Finals have been played in a best-of-seven format, and are contested between the winners of the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference (formerly Divisions before 1970), except in when the Eastern Division champion faced the winner between the Western and Central Division champions. From 1946 through 1949, when the league was known as the Basketball Association of America (BAA), the playoffs were a three-stage tournament where the two semifinal winners played each other in the finals.[1] [2] [3] The winning team of the series receives the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy, which is awarded since 1977 (between 1947 and 1976 the winning team received the Walter A. Brown Trophy).[4]

The current home-and-away format in the NBA Finals is 2–2–1–1–1 (the team with the better regular-season record plays on its home court in Games 1, 2, 5, and 7), which has been used in –,[5] –,[6] [7] [8] –, –, –, –, and –present. It was previously in a 2–3–2 format (the team with the better regular season record plays on its home court in Games 1, 2, 6, and 7) during, –, and –,[9] [10] in a 1–1–1–1–1–1–1 format during and,[11] [12] and in a 1–2–2–1–1 format during and .[13] [14], the Eastern champions have a 41–37 advantage in NBA titles over the Western champions, with their most recent being the Boston Celtics who have won 18 titles, the most of any team in the league.[15]

Champions

BoldWinning team of the BAA/NBA Finals
ItalicsTeam with home-court advantage
ItalicsFinals MVP was on losing team
Only defunct team to win championship
YearWestern championCoachResultEastern championCoachFinals MVP
Basketball Association of America (BAA)
1947Chicago Stags (1) (1, 0–1)Harold Olsen1–4Philadelphia Warriors (2) (1, 1–0)Eddie Gottliebn/a[16]
1948Baltimore Bullets (2) (1, 1–0)Buddy Jeannette4–2Philadelphia Warriors (1) (2, 1–1)Eddie Gottlieb[17]
1949Minneapolis Lakers (2) (1, 1–0)John Kundla4–2Washington Capitols (1) (1, 0–1)Red Auerbach[18]
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Minneapolis Lakers (1) (2, 2–0)John Kundla4–2Syracuse Nationals (1) (1, 0–1) Al Cervin/a[19] [20]
Rochester Royals (2) (1, 1–0)Les Harrison4–3New York Knicks (3) (1, 0–1)Joe Lapchick[21]
Minneapolis Lakers (2) (3, 3–0) John Kundla4–3New York Knicks (3) (2, 0–2)Joe Lapchick[22]
Minneapolis Lakers (1) (4, 4–0)John Kundla4–1New York Knicks (1) (3, 0–3)Joe Lapchick[23]
Minneapolis Lakers (1) (5, 5–0) John Kundla4–3Syracuse Nationals (1) (2, 0–2)Al Cervi[24]
Fort Wayne Pistons (1) (1, 0–1)Charles Eckman3–4Syracuse Nationals (1) (3, 1–2)Al Cervi[25]
Fort Wayne Pistons (1) (2, 0–2)Charles Eckman1–4Philadelphia Warriors (1) (3, 2–1)George Senesky[26]
St. Louis Hawks (1) (1, 0–1)Alex Hannum3–4Boston Celtics (1) (1, 1–0)Red Auerbach[27]
St. Louis Hawks (1) (2, 1–1)Alex Hannum4–2Boston Celtics (1) (2, 1–1)Red Auerbach[28]
Minneapolis Lakers (2) (6, 5–1)John Kundla0–4Boston Celtics (1) (3, 2–1)Red Auerbach[29]
St. Louis Hawks (1) (3, 1–2)Ed Macauley3–4Boston Celtics (1) (4, 3–1)Red Auerbach[30]
St. Louis Hawks (1) (4, 1–3)Paul Seymour1–4Boston Celtics (1) (5, 4–1)Red Auerbach[31]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (7, 5–2)Fred Schaus3–4Boston Celtics (1) (6, 5–1)Red Auerbach[32]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (8, 5–3)Fred Schaus2–4Boston Celtics (1) (7, 6–1)Red Auerbach[33]
San Francisco Warriors (1) (4, 2–2)Alex Hannum1–4Boston Celtics (1) (8, 7–1)Red Auerbach[34]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (9, 5–4) Fred Schaus1–4Boston Celtics (1) (9, 8–1)Red Auerbach[35]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (10, 5–5)Fred Schaus3–4Boston Celtics (2) (10, 9–1)Red Auerbach[36]
San Francisco Warriors (1) (5, 2–3)Bill Sharman2–4Philadelphia 76ers (1) (4, 2–2)Alex Hannum[37]
Los Angeles Lakers (2) (11, 5–6)Butch van Breda Kolff2–4Boston Celtics (2) (11, 10–1)Bill Russell[38]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (12, 5–7)Butch van Breda Kolff3–4Boston Celtics (4) (12, 11–1)Bill RussellJerry West[39]
Los Angeles Lakers (2) (13, 5–8)Joe Mullaney3–4New York Knicks (1) (4, 1–3)Red HolzmanWillis Reed[40]
Milwaukee Bucks (1) (1, 1–0)Larry Costello4–0Baltimore Bullets (1) (1, 0–1)Gene ShueLew Alcindor[41]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (14, 6–8)Bill Sharman4–1New York Knicks (2) (5, 1–4)Red HolzmanWilt Chamberlain[42]
Los Angeles Lakers (2) (15, 6–9)Bill Sharman1–4New York Knicks (2) (6, 2–4)Red HolzmanWillis Reed[43]
Milwaukee Bucks (1) (2, 1–1)Larry Costello3–4Boston Celtics (1) (13, 12–1)Tom HeinsohnJohn Havlicek[44]
Golden State Warriors (1) (6, 3–3)Al Attles4–0Washington Bullets (2) (2, 0–2)K. C. JonesRick Barry[45]
Phoenix Suns (3) (1, 0–1)John MacLeod2–4Boston Celtics (1) (14, 13–1)Tom HeinsohnJo Jo White[46]
Portland Trail Blazers (3) (1, 1–0)Jack Ramsay4–2Philadelphia 76ers (1) (5, 2–3)Gene ShueBill Walton[47]
Seattle SuperSonics (4) (1, 0–1)Lenny Wilkens3–4Washington Bullets (3) (3, 1–2)Dick MottaWes Unseld[48]
Seattle SuperSonics (1) (2, 1–1)Lenny Wilkens4–1Washington Bullets (1) (4, 1–3)Dick MottaDennis Johnson[49]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (16, 7–9)Paul Westhead4–2Philadelphia 76ers (3) (6, 2–4)Billy CunninghamMagic Johnson[50]
Houston Rockets (6) (1, 0–1)Del Harris2–4Boston Celtics (1) (15, 14–1)Bill FitchCedric Maxwell[51]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (17, 8–9)Pat Riley4–2Philadelphia 76ers (3) (7, 2–5)Billy CunninghamMagic Johnson[52]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (18, 8–10)Pat Riley0–4Philadelphia 76ers (1) (8, 3–5)Billy CunninghamMoses Malone[53]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (19, 8–11)Pat Riley3–4Boston Celtics (1) (16, 15–1)K. C. JonesLarry Bird[54]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (20, 9–11)Pat Riley4–2Boston Celtics (1) (17, 15–2)K. C. JonesKareem Abdul-Jabbar[55]
Houston Rockets (2) (2, 0–2)Bill Fitch2–4Boston Celtics (1) (18, 16–2)K. C. JonesLarry Bird[56]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (21, 10–11)Pat Riley4–2Boston Celtics (1) (19, 16–3)K. C. JonesMagic Johnson[57]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (22, 11–11)Pat Riley4–3Detroit Pistons (2) (3, 0–3)Chuck DalyJames Worthy[58]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (23, 11–12)Pat Riley0–4Detroit Pistons (1) (4, 1–3)Chuck DalyJoe Dumars[59]
Portland Trail Blazers (3) (2, 1–1)Rick Adelman1–4Detroit Pistons (1) (5, 2–3)Chuck DalyIsiah Thomas[60]
Los Angeles Lakers (3) (24, 11–13)Mike Dunleavy1–4Chicago Bulls (1) (1, 1–0)Phil JacksonMichael Jordan[61]
Portland Trail Blazers (1) (3, 1–2)Rick Adelman2–4Chicago Bulls (1) (2, 2–0)Phil JacksonMichael Jordan[62]
Phoenix Suns (1) (2, 0–2)Paul Westphal2–4Chicago Bulls (2) (3, 3–0)Phil JacksonMichael Jordan[63]
Houston Rockets (2) (3, 1–2)Rudy Tomjanovich4–3New York Knicks (2) (7, 2–5)Pat RileyHakeem Olajuwon[64]
Houston Rockets (6) (4, 2–2)Rudy Tomjanovich4–0Orlando Magic (1) (1, 0–1)Brian HillHakeem Olajuwon[65]
Seattle SuperSonics (1) (3, 1–2)George Karl2–4Chicago Bulls (1) (4, 4–0)Phil JacksonMichael Jordan[66]
Utah Jazz (1) (1, 0–1)Jerry Sloan2–4Chicago Bulls (1) (5, 5–0)Phil JacksonMichael Jordan[67]
Utah Jazz (1) (2, 0–2)Jerry Sloan2–4Chicago Bulls (1) (6, 6–0)Phil JacksonMichael Jordan[68]
San Antonio Spurs (1) (1, 1–0)Gregg Popovich4–1New York Knicks (8) (8, 2–6)Jeff Van GundyTim Duncan[69]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (25, 12–13)Phil Jackson4–2Indiana Pacers (1) (1, 0–1)Larry BirdShaquille O'Neal[70]
Los Angeles Lakers (2) (26, 13–13)Phil Jackson4–1Philadelphia 76ers (1) (9, 3–6)Larry BrownShaquille O'Neal[71]
Los Angeles Lakers (3) (27, 14–13)Phil Jackson4–0New Jersey Nets (1) (1, 0–1)Byron ScottShaquille O'Neal[72]
San Antonio Spurs (1) (2, 2–0)Gregg Popovich4–2New Jersey Nets (2) (2, 0–2)Byron ScottTim Duncan[73]
Los Angeles Lakers (2) (28, 14–14)Phil Jackson1–4Detroit Pistons (3) (6, 3–3)Larry BrownChauncey Billups[74]
San Antonio Spurs (2) (3, 3–0)Gregg Popovich4–3Detroit Pistons (2) (7, 3–4)Larry BrownTim Duncan[75]
Dallas Mavericks (4) (1, 0–1)Avery Johnson2–4Miami Heat (2) (1, 1–0)Pat RileyDwyane Wade[76]
San Antonio Spurs (3) (4, 4–0)Gregg Popovich4–0Cleveland Cavaliers (2) (1, 0–1)Mike BrownTony Parker[77]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (29, 14–15)Phil Jackson2–4Boston Celtics (1) (20, 17–3)Doc RiversPaul Pierce[78]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (30, 15–15)Phil Jackson4–1Orlando Magic (3) (2, 0–2)Stan Van GundyKobe Bryant[79]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (31, 16–15)Phil Jackson4–3Boston Celtics (4) (21, 17–4)Doc RiversKobe Bryant[80]
Dallas Mavericks (3) (2, 1–1)Rick Carlisle4–2 Miami Heat (2) (2, 1–1)Erik SpoelstraDirk Nowitzki[81]
Oklahoma City Thunder (2) (4, 1–3)Scott Brooks1–4 Miami Heat (2) (3, 2–1)Erik SpoelstraLeBron James[82]
San Antonio Spurs (2) (5, 4–1)Gregg Popovich3–4 Miami Heat (1) (4, 3–1)Erik SpoelstraLeBron James[83]
San Antonio Spurs (1) (6, 5–1)Gregg Popovich4–1 Miami Heat (2) (5, 3–2)Erik SpoelstraKawhi Leonard[84]
Golden State Warriors (1) (7, 4–3)Steve Kerr4–2 Cleveland Cavaliers (2) (2, 0–2)David BlattAndre Iguodala[85]
Golden State Warriors (1) (8, 4–4)Steve Kerr3–4 Cleveland Cavaliers (1) (3, 1–2)Tyronn LueLeBron James[86]
Golden State Warriors (1) (9, 5–4)Steve Kerr4–1 Cleveland Cavaliers (2) (4, 1–3)Tyronn LueKevin Durant[87]
Golden State Warriors (2) (10, 6–4)Steve Kerr4–0 Cleveland Cavaliers (4) (5, 1–4)Tyronn LueKevin Durant[88]
Golden State Warriors (1) (11, 6–5) Steve Kerr2–4 Toronto Raptors (2) (1, 1–0) Nick NurseKawhi Leonard[89]
Los Angeles Lakers (1) (32, 17–15) Frank Vogel4–2Miami Heat (5) (6, 3–3) Erik SpoelstraLeBron James[90]
Phoenix Suns (2) (3, 0–3)Monty Williams2–4Milwaukee Bucks (3) (3, 2–1)Mike BudenholzerGiannis Antetokounmpo[91]
Golden State Warriors (3) (12, 7–5)Steve Kerr4–2Boston Celtics (2) (22, 17–5)Ime UdokaStephen Curry[92]
Denver Nuggets (1) (1, 1–0)Michael Malone4–1Miami Heat (8) (7, 3–4)Erik SpoelstraNikola Jokić[93]
Dallas Mavericks (5) (3, 1–2)Jason Kidd1–4Boston Celtics (1) (23, 18–5)Joe MazzullaJaylen Brown[94]

Results by team

TeamWinLossdata-sort-type="number" Year(s) wonYear(s) lost
Boston Celtics18523,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2024,,,,
Los Angeles Lakers1715321949,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Golden State Warriors75121947,,,,,, 1948,,,,
Chicago Bulls606,,,,, —
San Antonio Spurs516,,,,
Philadelphia 76ers369,, ,,,,,
Detroit Pistons347,, ,,,
Miami Heat347,, ,,,
New York Knicks268, ,,,,,
Houston Rockets224, ,
Milwaukee Bucks213,
Cleveland Cavaliers145,,,
Atlanta Hawks134,,
Washington Wizards134,,
Oklahoma City Thunder134,,
Portland Trail Blazers123,
Dallas Mavericks123, 2024
Baltimore Bullets (original) (folded in 1954)1011948—
Sacramento Kings101—
Toronto Raptors101—
Denver Nuggets101—
Phoenix Suns033—,,
Utah Jazz022—,
Brooklyn Nets022—,
Orlando Magic022—,
Chicago Stags (folded in 1950)011—1947
Washington Capitols (folded in 1951)011—1949
Indiana Pacers011—
Charlotte Hornets——————
Los Angeles Clippers——————
Memphis Grizzlies——————
Minnesota Timberwolves——————
New Orleans Pelicans——————

Consecutive championships

Eight consecutive

Three consecutive

Two consecutive

Frequent matchups

CountMatchupRecordYears
12Boston Celtics vs Minneapolis/Los Angeles LakersCeltics, 9–31959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1984, 1985, 1987, 2008, 2010
6Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers vs Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ersLakers, 5–11950, 1954, 1980, 1982, 1983, 2001
5Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers vs New York KnicksLakers, 3–21952, 1953, 1970, 1972, 1973
4Boston Celtics vs St. Louis Hawks (Atlanta Hawks)Celtics, 3–11957, 1958, 1960, 1961
4Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland CavaliersWarriors, 3–12015, 2016, 2017, 2018
3Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles LakersPistons, 2–11988, 1989, 2004
2Seattle SuperSonics (Oklahoma City Thunder) vs Washington Bullets (Washington Wizards)Tied, 1–11978, 1979
2Boston Celtics vs Houston RocketsCeltics, 2–01981, 1986
2Chicago Bulls vs Utah JazzBulls, 2–01997, 1998
2Dallas Mavericks vs Miami HeatTied, 1–12006, 2011
2Miami Heat vs San Antonio SpursTied, 1–12013, 2014
2Boston Celtics vs San Francisco/Golden State WarriorsTied, 1–11964, 2022

See also

External links

Notes and References

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  5. Web site: 1948–49 Minneapolis Lakers Schedule and Results Summary. October 29, 2011 . basketball-reference.com. January 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210101170056/https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MNL/1949_games.html. live.
  6. Web site: 1952–53 Minneapolis Lakers Schedule and Results Summary. October 29, 2011 . basketball-reference.com. January 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210101170055/https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MNL/1953_games.html. live.
  7. Web site: 1953–54 Minneapolis Lakers Schedule and Results Summary. October 29, 2011 . basketball-reference.com. January 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210101170303/https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MNL/1954_games.html. live.
  8. Web site: 1954–55 Syracuse Nationals Schedule and Results Summary. October 29, 2011 . basketball-reference.com. January 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210101170138/https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SYR/1955_games.html. live.
  9. News: Time to turn back clock on format. May 14, 2008 . Ryan . Bob. Bob Ryan . June 23, 2005 . Boston Globe. March 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305002420/http://www.boston.com/sports/articles/2005/06/23/time_to_turn_back_clock_on_format/. live.
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  11. Web site: 1955–56 Philadelphia Warriors Schedule and Results Summary. October 29, 2011 . basketball-reference.com. January 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210101170137/https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHW/1956_games.html. live.
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  24. Web site: Minneapolis Makes One Last Title Run. May 14, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222144533/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19531954.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  25. Web site: Nats Win First Title of Shot-Clock Era. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222181129/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19541955.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
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  27. Web site: Celtics Officially Launch Their Dynasty. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222163011/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19561957.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
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  30. Web site: Hawks Force Game 7, But Celtics Repeat. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222183016/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19591960.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  31. Web site: Celtics Give Sharman Championship Sendoff. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222150248/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19601961.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  32. Web site: Celtics, Lakers Work OT to Start Rivalry. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20110817235531/http://www.nba.com/home/index.html. August 17, 2011. dead.
  33. Web site: Cousy Retires as Six-Time Champion. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222140029/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19621963.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  34. Web site: Boston 'D' at Center of Title Defense. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222183042/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19631964.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  35. Web site: Celtics Win Seventh Straight Finals. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20110817235531/http://www.nba.com/home/index.html. August 17, 2011. dead.
  36. Web site: Red Lights Cigar to Close Coaching Career. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20110817235531/http://www.nba.com/home/index.html. August 17, 2011. dead.
  37. Web site: Prolific Sixers Bring Ring to Philly. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222162657/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19661967.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  38. Web site: Boston is Alive and Well. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20110817235531/http://www.nba.com/home/index.html. August 17, 2011. dead.
  39. Web site: West's Heroics Can't Deprive Russell of 11th Title. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20110817235531/http://www.nba.com/home/index.html. August 17, 2011. dead.
  40. Web site: Gutsy Reed Rallies Knicks in Game 7. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20110817235531/http://www.nba.com/home/index.html. August 17, 2011. dead.
  41. Web site: 'Big O' Completes Bucks' Championship Run. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222185157/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19701971.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  42. Web site: Lakers' Legendary Season Leads to Elusive Title. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20101119021335/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19711972.html. November 19, 2010. dead.
  43. Web site: Knicks Win One for the 'Aged'. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20110817235531/http://www.nba.com/home/index.html. August 17, 2011. dead.
  44. Web site: Celtics Win First Title of Post-Russell Era. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120406075749/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19731974.html. April 6, 2012. dead.
  45. Web site: Barry's Warriors Produce Epic Upset. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222163648/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19741975.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  46. Web site: Triple-OT Classic Highlights Boston's 13th Title. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222183120/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19751976.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  47. Web site: Walton, Lucas Ignite 'Blazermania'. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120223215047/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19761977.html. February 23, 2012. dead.
  48. Web site: 'Fat Lady' Sings Victorious Tune for Bullets. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222184752/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19771978.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  49. Web site: DJ Leads the Way for Sonics. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120619190040/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19781979.html. June 19, 2012. dead.
  50. Web site: Rookie Makes the Lakers Believe in Magic. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222145633/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19791980.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  51. Web site: Celtics Return to Glory. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222181104/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19801981.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  52. Web site: Lakers' Arduous Season Ends in Victory. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222185017/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19811982.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  53. Web site: Moses Helps Dr. J, Sixers Reach Promised Land. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222163548/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19821983.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  54. Web site: Celtics Win First Bird-Magic Finals Showdown. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222154823/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19831984.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  55. Web site: Kareem, Lakers Conquer the Celtic Mystique. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222182931/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19841985.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  56. Web site: Frontcourt Vaults Celtics to Front of the Pack. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120629214853/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19851986.html. June 29, 2012. dead.
  57. Web site: Magic Maneuvers Lakers Past Celtics. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20110622091755/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19861987.html. June 22, 2011. dead.
  58. Web site: Lakers Capture the Elusive Repeat. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222173733/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19871988.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  59. Web site: Waiting Game Ends for Impatient Pistons. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222151438/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19881989.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  60. Web site: Bad Boys Still the Best. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222183055/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19891990.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  61. Web site: Bulls Finally Get That Championship Feeling. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222162648/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19901991.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  62. Web site: Repeat is Extra Sweet for Bulls. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222143143/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19911992.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  63. Web site: Paxson's Trey Propels Bulls Into NBA History. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20121025183404/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19921993.html. October 25, 2012. dead.
  64. Web site: Houston's Championship: Dream Come True. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222164530/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19931994.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  65. Web site: Rockets Earn Respect With Finals Sweep. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222135833/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19941995.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  66. Web site: Bulls' Record-Setting Season Ends in Victory. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222154955/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19951996.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  67. Web site: MJ Adds More Finals Heroics to His Legacy. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222150423/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19961997.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  68. Web site: Jordan's Jumper Secures Chicago's Sixth Title. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222153354/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19971998.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  69. Web site: 'Little General' Marches Spurs to First Title. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222163939/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19981999.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  70. Web site: Shaq Makes Mark in New Millennium. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222173711/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19992000.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  71. Web site: Take Two for Tinseltown. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222135935/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/20002001.html. February 22, 2012. dead.
  72. Web site: A Sweeping Statement . May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com . December 3, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101203184404/http://www.nba.com/history/finals/20012002.html . live .
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  74. Web site: Motown back at No. 1. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120209133348/http://www.nba.com/finals2004/. February 9, 2012. dead.
  75. Web site: Winning is fundamental. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120114010328/http://www.nba.com/finals2005/. January 14, 2012. dead.
  76. Web site: Wade's world is Title Town. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222144215/http://www.nba.com/finals2006/. February 22, 2012. dead.
  77. Web site: Sweeping success: Spurs win it!. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120209112043/http://www.nba.com/finals2007/. February 9, 2012. dead.
  78. Web site: Return to Glory: Celtics Win NBA Title. June 3, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20110101155442/http://www.nba.com/finals2008/index.html. January 1, 2011. dead.
  79. Web site: L.A. Finishes Off Magic, Claims 15th Championship. May 17, 2008 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20130621203221/http://www.nba.com/playoffs/2013/finals/index.html. June 21, 2013. dead.
  80. Web site: Revenge! Lakers outlast Celtics in Game 7 for NBA title. https://web.archive.org/web/20100610024540/http://www.nba.com/games/20100617/BOSLAL/gameinfo.html. dead. June 10, 2010 . June 17, 2010 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com.
  81. Web site: Cuban finally ends silence, emerges as a champion. June 12, 2011 . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com. June 16, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110616090332/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/06/13/mavs-cuban-finals.ap/index.html. live.
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  83. Web site: Mahoney . Brian . LeBron leads Heat to second straight title . Turner Sports Interactive, Inc . NBA.com . June 20, 2013. June 17, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20190411053646/https://www.nba.com/games/20130620/SASMIA/gameinfo.html. April 11, 2019. dead.
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