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The 2021 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2020–21 season and conclusion of the season's playoffs. In this best-of-seven playoff series, the Eastern Conference champion Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns , 4–2, winning their first NBA championship in 50 years and second overall.
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; 4 by the Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on June 1, 2017
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).
3–2. List. Shares best home record in NBA history (with 1985–86 Boston Celtics ), with only loss inflicted by the 73–9 Warriors. Best home start in NBA history (39–0), part of a 48-game home winning streak dating back to 2014–15 season. Best season record that was not also league-best record. Gregg Popovich.
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 ...
Both teams won their division Both teams qualified for playoffs in the same season for the first time since 1906 First time the home team wins all games of the season series. 2009: White Sox: 4–2: White Sox, 2–1 White Sox, 2–1 White Sox 41–37 Cubs home game on June 16 was postponed and rescheduled to September 3 ...
Only players to win Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year Awards; Mike Miller and Malcolm Brogdon [20] Only rookie to make the All-Defensive First Team; Victor Wembanyama, 2023–24 [21] Shortest player to make the All-NBA team; Isaiah Thomas (5-foot-9-inches) was included on All-NBA Second Team, 2016–17 [22] Youngest/Oldest MVP winner
Most titles. Boston Celtics (18 titles) The NBA Finals is the annual championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Eastern and Western Conference champions play a best-of-seven series to determine the league champion. The team that wins the series is awarded the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy, which replaced the ...