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This season's Finals marked the first time in NBA history in which both teams entered Game 7 with the same total points scored through six games (610 points each). The Cavaliers defeated the Warriors 93–89 in Game 7 to win the series 4–3. Game 7 was close, with 20 lead changes and 11 ties.
63% by the Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) Game 3 on June 9, 2009; Only team to win series after facing a 3–1 series deficit, finals ; Cleveland Cavaliers, 2016 NBA Finals; Fewest turnovers in a game, finals ; 4 by the Detroit Pistons (vs. San Antonio Spurs) on June 16, 2005; 4 by the San Antonio Spurs (vs. Miami Heat) on June 6, 2013
First NBA team to come back from 3–1 deficit back-to-back in a playoff run; fourth team to win two games as the designated road team during the comeback. [16] [21] [22] [23] Second blown 3–1 series lead in Clippers' franchise history and second such blown lead in five years; only the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns have blown two 3–1 series leads (albeit in a much longer time period).
Celtics become the first team in NBA Finals history to overcome a 2–0 series deficit and the first road team to win game 7. Jerry West wins the inaugural NBA Finals MVP despite being on the losing team, the first and only time this has happened. Last series for Bill Russell as he retires the next season. 1969–70: Lakers: 4–2: Lakers, 2 ...
List of highest-scoring NBA games. McNichols Arena in Denver was the site of the highest-scoring game in NBA history. Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix was the site of the highest-scoring playoff game. In basketball, points are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals (worth two ...
Only player in NBA history to average at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in an NBA Finals series. James averaged 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, 8.8 assists in the 2015 NBA Finals. Only player in NBA history to score at least 40 points in consecutive elimination games in a single NBA Finals series. [57]
Now that the Nuggets know they'll be playing the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, we have odds at BetMGM for the series. And the Nuggets are a hefty -400 favorite to win the title (implied odds of 80%).
The teams faced off again in 1985 and 1987, but the Lakers came up on top both time, winning in 6 games despite each time, despite losing Game 1 in 1985 by 34 points in the Memorial Day Massacre. The 1987 Finals included Johnson hit a hook shot with two seconds left to give the Lakers a 107–106 win and a 3–1 series lead after Game 4.