http://espndb.go.com/ Latest research and news from ESPNDB.com en-us Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:22:25 PST http://backend.userland.com/rss webmaster@espn.go.com http://a.espncdn.com/espndb/images/logo/ESPNDB_logo_print.jpg http://espndb.go.com 150 26 30 Copyright 2009 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Player NCAA Champion NBA Champion Olympics Quinn Buckner 1975-76 Indiana 1983-84 Celtics 1976 Magic Johnson< 1978-79 Michigan State 5 titles w/Lakers 1992 K.C. Jones< 1954-55 San Francisco 8 titles w/Celtics 1956 Michael Jordan< 1981-82 North Carolina 6 titles w/Bulls 1984,1992 Clyde Lovellette< 1951-52 Kansas 1953-54 Lakers, 1963-64 Celtics 1952 Jerry Lucas< 1959-60 Ohio State 1972-73 Knicks 1960 Bill Russell< 1954-55, 1955-56 San Francisco 11 titles w/Celtics 1956 >in Basketball Hall of Fame ]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Rebounds in Single Postseason
Since ABA-NBA Merger (1977 Playoffs) Player Team Reb '03 Tim Duncan Spurs 369 '00 Shaquille O'Neal Lakers 355 '09 Dwight Howard Magic 353 ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Points in Single Postseason
NBA History Player Team Pts '92 Michael Jordan Bulls 759 '95 Hakeem Olajuwon Rockets 725 '01 Allen Iverson 76ers 723 '00 Shaquille O'Neal Lakers 707 '09 Kobe Bryant Lakers 695 ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Largest Margin of Victory
Road Win to Clinch NBA Finals, All-time Team Won By Opponent '80 Lakers 16 76ers '74 Celtics 15 Bucks '68 Celtics 15 Lakers '09 Lakers 13 Magic ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Points
5-Game NBA Finals Series, All-time Player Pts PPG '01 Allen Iverson, PHI<<< 178 35.6 '65 Jerry West, LAL<<< 169 33.8 '01 Shaquille O'Neal, LAL 165 33.0 '09 Kobe Bryant, LAL 162 32.4 '91 Michael Jordan, CHI 156 31.2 << ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals At Least 1 MVP and 4 Titles
NBA History Player MVPs NBA Titles Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6 6 Kobe Bryant 1 4 Bob Cousy 1 6 Tim Duncan 2 4 Magic Johnson 3 5 Michael Jordan 5 6 Shaquille O'Neal 1 4 Bill Russell 5 11 ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals At Least 1 MVP and 1 Finals MVP
NBA History Player MVPs Finals MVPs<< Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6 2 Larry Bird 3 2 Kobe Bryant 1 1 Wilt Chamberlain 4 1 Tim Duncan 2 3 Magic Johnson 3 3 Michael Jordan 5 6 Moses Malone 3 1 Shaquille O'Neal 1 3 Hakeem Olajuwon 1 2 Willis Reed 1 2 Wes Unseld 1 1 Bill Walton 1 1 >>NBA Finals MVP began in 1968-69 ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals At Least 1 MVP, 1 Finals MVP, and 4 Titles
NBA History Player MVPs Finals MVPs<< NBA Titles Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6 2 6 Kobe Bryant 1 1 4 Tim Duncan 2 3 4 Magic Johnson 3 3 5 Michael Jordan 5 6 6 Shaquille O'Neal 1 3 4 >>NBA Finals MVP began in 1968-69 ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Runner-Up in MVP Voting Winning NBA Title That Season
NBA History 2008-09 Kobe Bryant, LAL<< 1996-97 Michael Jordan, CHI<< 1984-85 Magic Johnson, LAL 1980-81 Larry Bird, BOS 1976-77 Bill Walton, POR<< 1971-72 Jerry West, LAL 1959-60 Bill Russell, BOS 1958-59 Bill Russell, BOS 1955-56 Paul Arizin, PHW >>Won Finals MVP (began in 1968-69) ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Kobe Bryant vs Shaquille O'Neal
NBA Careers Player Bryant O'Neal Seasons 13 17 All-Star selections 11 15 All-NBA 1st teams 7 8 MVPs 1 1 Finals MVPs 1 3 NBA Titles 4<< 4<< >>Won 3 titles together with Lakers (2000-02) ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most NBA Titles By Player-Coach Combination Since 1970-71
Among Players With 5+ Career All-Star Selections Player & Coach Titles Michael Jordan & Phil Jackson 6 Scottie Pippen & Phil Jackson 6 Kobe Bryant & Phil Jackson 4 Tim Duncan & Gregg Popovich 4 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & Pat Riley 4 Magic Johnson & Pat Riley 4 ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Teams to Win NBA Title
Season After Losing in NBA Finals Team Finals Opponent 2009 Lakers Magic 1989 Pistons Lakers 1986 Celtics Rockets 1985 Lakers Celtics 1983 76ers Lakers 1979 Sonics Bullets 1973 Knicks Lakers 1959 Celtics Lakers 1958 Hawks Celtics 1955 Nationals Pistons ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Wins in Single Regular Season, Made Finals
NBA History Team W-L Finals Result 1995-96 Bulls 72-10 Won NBA Title 1996-97 Bulls 69-13 Won NBA Title 1971-72 Lakers 69-13 Won NBA Title 1966-67 76ers 68-13 Won NBA Title 1999-00 Lakers 67-15 Won NBA Title 1991-92 Bulls 67-15 Won NBA Title 1985-86 Celtics 67-15 Won NBA Title 2007-08 Celtics 66-16 Won NBA Title 1970-71 Bucks 66-16 Won NBA Title 2008-09 Lakers 65-17 Won NBA Title 1986-87 Lakers 65-17 Won NBA Title 1982-83 76ers 65-17 Won NBA Title ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Best Regular-Season Record
Lakers History Year W-L Playoff Result 1971-72 69-13 Won NBA Title 1999-00 67-15 Won NBA Title 2008-09 65-17 Won NBA Title 1986-87 65-17 Won NBA Title ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Best Postseason Series Record
Minimum 10 Series Played, NBA History Team W-L Win pct Lakers<< 100-41 .709 Celtics 71-30 .703 Bulls 35-22 .614 Spurs 32-25 .561 Knicks 40-35 .533 >>Trailed Celtics entering 2009 postseason ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals European-Born Players to Win NBA Championship
Players Who Played A Least 1 Game in NBA Finals Player Birth Country Title Season(s) Pau Gasol Spain 2009 Sasha Vujacic Slovenia 2009 Tony Parker Belgium 2003, '05, '07 Beno Udrih Slovenia 2005, '07 Francisco Elson Netherlands 2007 Rasho Nesterovic Slovenia 2005 Darko Milicic Serbia-Montenegro 2004 Slava Medvedenko Ukraine 2002 Toni Kukoc Croatia 1996, '97, '98 ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals European-Born Players to Win NBA Championship
Averaged At Least 20 Minutes PG in Postseason Player Birth Country Title Season(s) Pau Gasol Spain 2009 Tony Parker Belgium 2003, '05, '07 Toni Kukoc Croatia 1996, '97, '98 ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Franchises to Lose in 1st 2 Finals Appearances
NBA History Team Seasons Magic 1995, 2009 Nets 2002, 2003 Jazz 1997, 1998 Suns 1976, 1993 Rockets 1981, 1986 Bullets 1971, 1975 Pistons 1955, 1956 Nationals 1950, 1954 Knicks 1951, 1952 ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Defensive Player of the Year in NBA Finals
Since Award Began in 1982-83 Player Opponent Result '09 Dwight Howard, ORL Lakers L, 4-1 '08 Kevin Garnett, BOS Lakers W, 4-2 '05 Ben Wallace, DET Spurs L, 4-3 '01 Dikembe Mutombo, PHI Lakers L, 4-1 '96 Gary Payton, SEA Bulls L, 4-2 '94 Hakeem Olajuwon, HOU Knicks W, 4-3 '90 Dennis Rodman, DET Trail Blazers W, 4-1 '87 Michael Cooper, LAL Celtics W, 4-2 ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals All-NBA 1st Team Center vs All-NBA 1st Team Guard
NBA Finals Matchups Since 1970 Year Center Guard 2009 Dwight Howard, ORL Kobe Bryant, LAL<< 2002 Shaquille O'Neal, LAL<< Jason Kidd, NJN 2001 Shaquille O'Neal, LAL<< Allen Iverson, PHI 1983 Moses Malone, PHI<< Magic Johnson, LAL 1970 Willis Reed, NYK<< Jerry West, LAL >>Won NBA Title ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals First NBA Finals Appearance as Head Coach
On Team Without Home-Court Advantage, Last 25 Years Coach Opponent Result '09 Stan Van Gundy, ORL Lakers<< L, 4-1 '07 Mike Brown, CLE Spurs L, 4-0 '02 Byron Scott, NJN Lakers<< L, 4-0 '01 Larry Brown, PHI Lakers<< L, 4-1 '00 Larry Bird, IND Lakers<< L, 4-2 '99 Jeff Van Gundy, NYK Spurs L, 4-1 '97 Jerry Sloan, UTAH Bulls<< L, 4-2 '96 George Karl, SEA Bulls<< L, 4-2 '91 Mike Dunleavy, LAL Bulls<< L, 4-1 '90 Rick Adelman, POR Pistons L, 4-1 '88 Chuck Daly, DET Lakers L, 4-3 >>Coached by Phil Jackson ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Hedo Turkoglu's Teams vs Lakers
Postseason Meetings Team Round Result 2008-09 Magic NBA Finals L, 4-1 2003-04 Spurs Conf Semis L, 4-2 2001-02 Kings Conf Finals L, 4-3 2000-01 Kings Conf Semis L, 4-0 ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Hedo Turkoglu's Teams vs Lakers
Postseason Meetings Team Round Result 2008-09 Magic NBA Finals L, 4-1 2003-04 Spurs Conf Semis L, 4-2 2001-02 Kings Conf Finals L, 4-3 2000-01 Kings Conf Semis L, 4-0 ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals At Least 1 Finals MVP and 4 Titles
NBA History Player Finals MVPs<< NBA Titles Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2 6 Kobe Bryant 1 4 Tim Duncan 3 4 John Havlicek 1 8 Magic Johnson 3 5 Michael Jordan 6 6 Shaquille O'Neal 3 4 >>NBA Finals MVP began in 1968-69 ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Championships
NBA History Team Titles Last Title Celtics 17 2008 Lakers 14 2002 Bulls 6 1998 Spurs 4 2007 ]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals NBA Finals Result, When Team Leads Series 3-1 Won in 5 14 Won in 6 13 Won in 7 2 Lost in 7 0 ]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MULTIPLE OT GAMES IN NBA FINALS SERIES
All-Time Year Matchup Home Team W-L 2009 Lakers vs Magic 1-1 1984 Lakers vs Celtics 1-1 1974 Celtics vs Bucks 1-1 1970 Lakers vs Knicks 2-0 1957 Celtics vs Hawks 1-1 1952 Lakers vs Knicks 2-0 ]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals 30.0 PPG and 8.0 APG
1st 4 Games of NBA Finals Player PPG APG '09 Kobe Bryant 33.3 8.0 '91 Michael Jordan 31.5 11.8 '70 Jerry West 34.5 8.0 ]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most 3-Pt FG Made
NBA Finals History Robert Horry 53 Michael Jordan 42 Derek Fisher 40<< Michael Cooper 35 Kobe Bryant 31<< Scottie Pippen 30 >>Includes 2 3-pt FG each in Game 4 ]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals 20 REBOUNDS, 5 BLOCKS
NBA Finals Game, All-Time Player Opp Reb-Blk 2009 Dwight Howard Gm 4 vs LAL ?-? 2003 Tim Duncan Gm 6 vs NJ 20-8 2003 Tim Duncan Gm 1 vs NJ 20-7 2001 Shaquille O'Neal Gm 2 vs PHI 20-8 1977 Bill Walton Gm 6 vs PHI 23-8 >Blocks have been recorded since 1973-74 ]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Blocked Shots in NBA Finals Game Player Team Opp Blocks '09 Dwight Howard Magic Lakers 9 '03 Tim Duncan Spurs Nets 8 '01 Shaquille O'Neal Lakers 76ers 8 '94 Patrick Ewing Knicks Rockets 8 '86 Hakeem Olajuwon Rockets Celtics 8 '77 Bill Walton Blazers 76ers 8 ]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Points in Single Postseason
NBA History Player Team Pts '92 Michael Jordan<< Bulls 759 '95 Hakeem Olajuwon<< Rockets 725 '01 Allen Iverson 76ers 723 '00 Shaquille O'Neal<< Lakers 707 '98 Michael Jordan<< Bulls 680 '93 Michael Jordan<< Bulls 666 '94 Hakeem Olajuwon<< Rockets 664 '06 Dwyane Wade<< Heat 654 '93 Charles Barkley Suns 638 '09 Kobe Bryant Lakers 633 '08 Kobe Bryant Lakers 633 >>Won Title and Finals MVP ]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Players with 100+ Points and 20+ Assists
First 3 Games of NBA Finals Player Pts-Ast Opponent '09 Kobe Bryant, LAL 100-24 Magic '93 Michael Jordan, CHI 117-20 Suns '92 Michael Jordan, CHI 104-25 Blazers '69 Jerry West, LAL 118-24 Celtics ]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Highest FG Pct In NBA Finals Game
NBA History Team FG Pct Opponent '09 Magic 62.5 Lakers '91 Bulls 61.7 Lakers '87 Lakers 61.5 Celtics '85 Celtics 60.8 Lakers ]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Best FG Pct in a Quarter
Finals History Team Opp FG Pct '91 Bulls Lakers 85.0 '89 Pistons Lakers 82.4 '09 Magic Lakers 81.3 '84 Lakers Celtics 81.3 '86 Celtics Rockets 81.3 ]]> Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals 69 Points and 16 Assists
Through First 2 Games of NBA Finals Player Points Assists 2009 Kobe Bryant, LAL 69 16 1997 Michael Jordan, CHI< 69 17 1992 Michael Jordan, CHI< 78 21 1991 Michael Jordan, CHI< 69 25 1969 Jerry West, LAL< 94 18 >named Finals MVP ]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Trailed 2-0 in NBA Finals
Came Back to Win Title Team Opponent Won In '06 Heat Mavericks 6 games '77 Trail Blazers 76ers 6 games '69 Celtics Lakers 7 games < ]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Largest Point Differential
First 2 Game of NBA Finals, All-Time Team Opponent Points 1961 Celtics<< Hawks 42 1951 Royals<< Knicks 42 1965 Celtics<< Lakers 38 1967 76ers<< Warriors 37 2005 Spurs<< Pistons 36 < ]]> Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Points in 1st Two Games
NBA Finals History Player Opponent Points '69 Jerry West Celtics 94 '00 Shaquille O'Neal Pacers 83 '69 John Havlicek Lakers 80 '92 Michael Jordan Blazers 78 '02 Shaquille O'Neal Pacers 76 ]]> Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Dwight Howard in 2009 Playoffs
Following Game Scoring Less Than 15 Pts PPG 26.0 FG pct 69.1 FT pct 67.9 Magic W-L 4-1 >>All higher than full postseason averages ]]> Sat, 6 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals J.J. Redick vs Adam Morrison
2005-06 Season in NCAA Player Redick Morrison Teams Duke w/Gonzaga PPG 26.8< 28.1< FG Pct. 47.0 49.6 AP 1st-team All-American Yes Yes Overall Pick in 2006 Draft 11 3 >Morrison led NCAA; Redick was second ]]> Sat, 6 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Defending Dwight Howard
Magic Half-Court Offensive Possessions Primary Defender Possessions Pct. Howard's Numbers Andrew Bynum 41 56.2 7 pts (1-5 FG, 5-8 FT) Pau Gasol 27 37.0 5 pts (0-1 FG, 5-8 FT) Lamar Odom 4 5.5 0 pts (0-0 FG, 0-0 FT) D.J. Mbenga 1 1.4 0 pts (0-0 FG, 0-0 FT) >double-teamed on 5 of 73 possessions (6.8%) ]]> Sat, 6 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Magic Point Guards
Game 1 vs Lakers Qtr Time Span Player Plus/minus 1st 12:00 Rafer Alston +2 2nd 12:00 Jameer Nelson -12 3rd 7:53 Rafer Alston -8 3rd/4th 7:14 Jameer Nelson -8 4th 4:40 Rafer Alston 0 4th 4:13 Jameer Nelson +1 ]]> Sat, 6 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Pau Gasol
Game 1 vs Magic Half First Half Second Half Points 6 10 FGM-FGA 3-7 4-5 Rebounds 3 5 Turnovers 2 0 ]]> Sat, 6 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Lakers This Postseason
When Kobe Bryant Scores at Least 40 Points W-L 4-0 Pt diff PG +11.3 FG Pct 45.7 3-pt FG pct 37.1 ]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals 40 Pts, 0 3-Pt FG in NBA Finals
Guards, Since 1991 Player Opp Pts 2009 Kobe Bryant vs ORL 40 2006 Dwyane Wade<< vs DAL 43 1993 Michael Jordan<< vs PHX 55 >>Won NBA Finals MVP ]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Kobe Bryant
Breakdown of Shooting by Play Type in Game 1 Type FG Pts<< Pick and Roll 7-10 15 Post-Up 4-9 11 Transition 1-3 6 Isolation 2-9 4 Other 2-3 4 >>Includes FT ]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Consecutive NBA Finals Losses
By Franchise Before 1st Win, All-Time Bullets 9 Nets 5 Magic 5< Cavaliers 4< Knicks 3 >Active streak ]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Dwight Howard vs primary defenders
Game 1 vs. Lakers Defender vs Bynum vs Gasol Possessions 26 18 FG-FGA 1-5 0-1 FT-FTA 4-6 3-4 Pts 6 3 Fouls drawn 4 3 ]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Kobe vs primary defenders
Game 1 vs Magic Defender vs Lee vs Pietrus Possessions 21 36 No. of touches 20 31 Touches no shots 7 15 FG-FGA 6-11 8-16 FT-FTA 2-2 2-2 Pts 18 14 ]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Shot Range Breakdown
FG-FGA Team ORL LAL In Paint 11-32 28-54 Mid Range 4-22 10-26 3-Point 8-23 3-9 >>LAL: Outscored ORL 76-30 on 2-PT FG ]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Magic vs. Lakers
Shot type - Game 1 Shot type Magic Pct Lakers Pct Close shots 8-24 33.3 19-39 48.7 2-pt Jump shots 7-30 23.3 19-41 46.3 3-pt jump shots 8-23 34.8 3-9 33.3 Close shots: Layups, dunks, hooks, tips ]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Kobe Bryant vs. Magic
Third quarter - Game 1 Player/Team Bryant Magic Points 18 >> 15 Field goals 6-11 4-19 Free throws 6-6 4-6 Assists 2 2 >> 18 of 29 Lakers points in 3rd qtr ]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Points in Game 1
Since NBA-ABA Merger Player Pts Opponent '01 Allen Iverson 48 Lakers '01 Shaquille O'Neal 44 76ers '00 Shaquille O'Neal 43 Pacers '09 Kobe Bryant 40 Magic ]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most 30-Pt, 5-Reb, 5-Ast Postseason Games
NBA History Michael Jordan 51 Jerry West 35 Larry Bird 32 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 29 Kobe Bryant 26 ]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most 30-Point Playoff Games
NBA History Michael Jordan 109 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 75 Jerry West 74 Kobe Bryant 61 << Elgin Baylor 60 >> Most among active players ]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most 30-Point Playoff Games
Active Players Kobe Bryant 61 Shaquille O'Neal 55 Allen Iverson 36 Tim Duncan 35 Dirk Nowitzki 34 ]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most 30-Point Games in Single Postseason
Lakers, Last 15 Years Player Year 30-Pt Games Shaquille O'Neal 2000 13 Kobe Bryant 2009 12 Kobe Bryant 2008 12 Kobe Bryant 2003 9 ]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Points in NBA Finals Game Player Team Opp Pts '62 Elgin Baylor Lakers Celtics 61 '93 Michael Jordan Bulls Suns 55 '67 Rick Barry Warriors 76ers 55 '69 Jerry West Lakers Celtics 53 '58 Bob Pettit Hawks Celtics 50 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most FG in NBA Finals Game Player Team Opp FG '62 Elgin Baylor Lakers Celtics 22 '67 Rick Barry Warriors 76ers 22 '00 Shaquille O'Neal Lakers Pacers 21 '93 Michael Jordan Bulls Suns 21 '69 Jerry West Lakers Celtics 21 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Rebounds in NBA Finals Game Player Team Opp Reb '62 Bill Russell Celtics Lakers 40 '60 Bill Russell Celtics Hawks 40 '67 Wilt Chamberlain 76ers Warriors 38 '64 Wilt Chamberlain Warriors Celtics 38 '61 Bill Russell Celtics Hawks 38 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Assists in NBA Finals Game Player Team Opp Ast '84 Magic Johnson Lakers Celtics 21 '91 Magic Johnson Lakers Bulls 20 '87 Magic Johnson Lakers Celtics 20 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Steals in NBA Finals Game Player Team Opp Steals '95 Robert Horry Rockets Magic 7 '08 Rajon Rondo Celtics Lakers 6 '88 Isiah Thomas Pistons Lakers 6 '80 Maurice Cheeks 76ers Lakers 6 '77 Steve Mix 76ers Blazers 6 '74 John Havlicek Celtics Bucks 6 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Blocked Shots in NBA Finals Game Player Team Opp Blocks '03 Tim Duncan Spurs Nets 8 '01 Shaquille O'Neal Lakers 76ers 8 '94 Patrick Ewing Knicks Rockets 8 '86 Hakeem Olajuwon Rockets Celtics 8 '77 Bill Walton Blazers 76ers 8 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Minutes in NBA Finals Game Player Team Opp Min '93 Kevin Johnson Suns Bulls 62 '76 Garfield Heard Suns Celtics 61 '76 Jo Jo White Celtics Suns 60 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Points by Rookie in NBA Finals Game Player Team Opp Pts '80 Magic Johnson Lakers 76ers 42 '47 Joe Fulks Warriors Stags 37 '57 Tom Heinsohn Celtics Hawks 37 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Highest Scoring Average, NBA Finals Series Player Team Opp PPG '93 Michael Jordan Bulls Suns 41.0 '67 Rick Barry Warriors 76ers 40.8 '62 Elgin Baylor Lakers Celtics 40.6 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Consecutive Games, 20+ Points in NBA Finals Player Games Michael Jordan 35 Jerry West 25 Shaquille O'Neal 21 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Consecutive Games, 30+ Points in NBA Finals Player Games Elgin Baylor 13 Michael Jordan 9 Shaquille O'Neal 7 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PCT
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Player FGM FGA PCT Shaquille O'Neal 340 565 .602 John Paxson 71 120 .592 Bill Walton 74 130 .569 Wilt Chamberlain 264 472 .559 Luc Longley 59 107 .551 >>50 FGM minimum ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals HIGHEST 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PCT
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Player 3-FGM 3-FGA PCT Glen Rice 12 19 .632 Scott Wedman 10 17 .588 Ray Allen 22 42 .524 Rick Fox 17 35 .486 John Paxson 17 36 .472 >>Minimum 10 3-pt FG ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals HIGHEST FREE-THROW PCT
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Player FTM FTA PCT Reggie Miller 45 46 .978 Bill Sharman 126 136 .926 Chauncey Billups 79 86 .919 Dirk Nowitzki 49 55 .891 Joe Dumars 79 89 .888 >>Minimum 40 FTM ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST YEARS PLAYED
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Bill Russell 12 Sam Jones 11 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10 Tom Heinsohn 9 Magic Johnson 9 Jerry West 9 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST GAMES PLAYED
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Bill Russell 70 Sam Jones 64 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 56 Jerry West 55 Tom Heinsohn 52 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Jerry West 1,333 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,040 Elgin Baylor 1,034 Tom Heinsohn 1,016 Sam Jones 994 John Havlicek 926 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST FIELD GOALS MADE
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Jerry West 612 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 544 Sam Jones 458 Elgin Baylor 442 Michael Jordan 438 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Jerry West 551 Bill Russell 524 Shaquille O'Neal 382 Elgin Baylor 367 Wilt Chamberlain 329 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST FREE THROWS MADE
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Jerry West 455 Bill Russell 321 Magic Johnson 284 Elgin Baylor 277 George Mikan 259 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Robert Horry 143 Scottie Pippen 117 Michael Jordan 114 Michael Cooper 92 Kobe Bryant 81 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST REBOUNDS
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Bill Russell 1,718 Wilt Chamberlain 862 Elgin Baylor 593 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 507 Tom Heinsohn 473 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST STEALS
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Magic Johnson 102 Scottie Pippen 67 Larry Bird 63 Michael Jordan 62 Michael Cooper 59 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST ASSISTS
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Magic Johnson 584 Bob Cousy 400 Bill Russell 315 Jerry West 306 Dennis Johnson 228 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST BLOCKED SHOTS
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 116 Tim Duncan 67 Shaquille O'Neal 62 Hakeem Olajuwon 54 Robert Parish 54 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST POINTS
CAREER IN NBA FINALS Jerry West 1,679 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,317 Michael Jordan 1,176 Elgin Baylor 1,161 Bill Russell 1,151 ]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Lakers Opponents in NBA Finals
Team Meetings Series W-L Celtics 11 2-9 76ers/Nationals 6 5-1 Knicks 5 3-2 Pistons 3 1-2 Magic 1 ? Nets 1 1-0 Pacers 1 1-0 Bulls 1 0-1 Capitols 1 1-0 ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals TEAMS TO REACH NBA FINALS
After Losing it in Previous Season, Last 25 Years Team Result 2009 Lakers ? 2003 Nets Lost in 6 1998 Jazz Lost in 6 1989 Pistons Won in 4 1986 Celtics Won in 6 1985 Lakers Won in 6 ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Defensive Player of the Year
Won NBA Championship 2007-08 Kevin Garnett Celtics 1993-94 Hakeem Olajuwon Rockets 1989-90 Dennis Rodman Pistons 1986-87 Michael Cooper Lakers ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals First Appearance in NBA Finals
Head Coaches, Last 10 Seasons Year Coach Series Result 2009 Stan Van Gundy, ORL ? 2008 Doc Rivers, BOS W, 4-2 2007 Mike Brown, CLE L, 4-0 2006 Avery Johnson, DAL L, 4-2 2002 Byron Scott, NJ L, 4-0 2001 Larry Brown, PHI L, 4-1 2000 Larry Bird, IND L, 4-2 1999 Jeff Van Gundy, NY L, 4-1 1999 Gregg Popovich, SA W, 4-1 ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Teams Entering NBA Finals With 7+ Playoff Losses
NBA History Team W-L Finals Result '09 Magic 12-7 ? '08 Celtics 12-8 W, 4-2 '01 76ers 11-7 L, 4-1 '95 Rockets 11-7 W, 4-0 '94 Knicks 11-7 L, 4-3 '93 Suns 11-7 L, 4-2 ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF GAMES WITH DOUBLE-DOUBLES
NBA PLAYOFFS HISTORY, MINIMUM 5 GAMES Wilt Chamberlain 89.4 Dwight Howard 87.1<<< Walt Bellamy 87.0 Bill Russell 83.0 Magic Johnson 82.6 <<<27 double-doubles in 31 games ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Rebounds, Single Postseason
Last 10 Years Player Team Rebounds '03 Tim Duncan<<< Spurs 369 '00 Shaquille O'Neal<<< Lakers 355 '04 Ben Wallace<<< Pistons 328 '01 Dikembe Mutombo 76ers 316 '04 Shaquille O'Neal Lakers 291 '05 Tim Duncan<<< Spurs 286 '05 Ben Wallace Pistons 281 '09 Dwight Howard Magic 277 '03 Ben Wallace Pistons 277 << ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Highest FG Pct in Single Playoffs
Minimum 200 FGA, NBA History Player FG Pct FG-FGA '09 Dwight Howard, ORL 62.2 140-225 '85 James Worthy, LAL 62.2 166-267 '06 Shaquille O'Neal, MIA 61.2 178-291 '98 Shaquille O'Neal, LAL 61.2 158-258 '77 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LAL 60.7 147-242 ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Double-Doubles
Single Postseason, Since 1991 Player Team Double-Doubles '03 Tim Duncan Spurs 22 '93 Charles Barkley Suns 22 '00 Shaquille O'Neal Lakers 21 '94 Patrick Ewing Knicks 19 '05 Tim Duncan Spurs 18 '95 Shaquille O'Neal Magic 18 <<<'09 Dwight Howard: 17 entering 2009 NBA Finals ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Orlando Magic
With/Without Jameer Nelson 2008-09 With Without<< W-L 32-10 39-20 PPG 102.7 99.0 FG pct 45.8 45.8 3-pt FG pct 40.1 36.1 3-pt FGM PG 10.6 9.1 APG 19.4 19.3 >> Reg. Season and Postseason ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Jameer Nelson 2008-09 >>vs Lakers vs Others PPG 27.5 16.2 RPG 5.0 3.4 APG 6.5 5.3 >>Magic won both games ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Titles by Coach
Among 4 Major Team Sports Coach Titles Sport Rod Dedeaux 11 College Baseball (USC) John Wooden 10 Men's College Basketball (UCLA) Red Auerbach 9 Pro Basketball (Celtics) Phil Jackson 9 Pro Basketball (Bulls, Lakers) Scotty Bowman 9 Pro Hockey (Canadiens, Penguins, Red Wings) Pat Summitt 8 Women's College Basketball (Tennessee) Toe Blake 8 Pro Hockey (Canadiens) ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Wins by a Head Coach
NBA Playoffs History Phil Jackson 205<< Pat Riley 171 Gregg Popovich 102 Larry Brown 100 Red Auerbach 99 >>Entering 2009 NBA Finals ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Los Angeles Lakers
In NBA Finals, Under Phil Jackson Year Opponent Result 2009 Magic ? 2008 Celtics L, 4-2 2004 Pistons L, 4-1 2002 Nets W, 4-0 2001 76ers W, 4-1 2000 Pacers W, 4-2 ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals SERIES WON BY TEAM WITH HOME-COURT ADVANTAGE Since 1983-84 W-L Win Pct. First Round 160-48 .769 Conference Semifinals 82-22 .788 Conference Finals 36-16 .692 NBA Finals 19-6 .760 >playoffs went to 16-team format in 1983-84 ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals HIGHEST 3-PT FG PCT
2009 Postseason, Min. 10 Att. Player 3-pt FG 3-pt FG pct Mike Bibby, ATL 26-48 54.2 Rasual Butler, NO 10-19 52.6 Lamar Odom, LAL 14-27 51.9 Trevor Ariza, LAL 30-60 50.0 James Jones, MIA 11-22 50.0 >Best ORL 3-pt shooter: Pietrus (39.3) ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Magic vs Lakers
Franchise Comparison Team ORL LAL First Season 1989-90 1948-49 MVP Awards 0 8 NBA Finals App. 2< 30< NBA titles 0 14 >includes 2009 ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Orlando Magic
2009 Postseason Distance FGM-FGA Total Points Pct. of Team's Points In the Paint 370-676 740 39.6 Mid-Range Shots 134-314 268 14.3 Three-Pointers 163-444 489 26.1 Free Throws 374-512 374 20.0 ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Dwight Howard Touches
Last 9 Games Category Touches Touches In Paint Magic Wins 33.3 22.0 Magic Losses 25.0 18.3 >ORL: 6-3 in last 9 games ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Hedo Turkoglu
2009 Postseason Round PPG APG First Round 11.8 3.3 Conf. Semis 16.3 5.3 Conf. Finals 17.2 6.7 ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Lamar Odom
Last 3 Postseasons Year PPG RPG 2008-09 12.0 9.5 2007-08 14.3 10.0 2006-07 19.4 13.0 ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Postseason Games Played
Active Players Shaquille O'Neal 201 Derek Fisher 171<< Kobe Bryant 170 Tim Duncan 160 >>15th all-time ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most 3-pt FG in Postseason
Active Players Chauncey Billups 248 Kobe Bryant 205 Ray Allen 197 Michael Finley 197 Derek Fisher 190 >>Entering 2009 Finals ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Steals in Postseason
Active Players Kobe Bryant 240 Jason Kidd 204 Ben Wallace 199 Derek Fisher 187 >>Entering 2009 NBA Finals ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Nov. 20, 2007 Magic Get: Brian Cook and Maurice Evans Lakers Get: Trevor Ariza Since the trade: Ariza has become a key player for the Lakers, he appeared in all 82 games this season averaging nearly nine points per game. Maurice Evans is no longer in Orlando (plays for Hawks). Brian Cook is no longer with the Magic (now plays for Rockets) ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Postseason 3-pt FG Per Game
Team Entering NBA Finals Year Team 3-pt Finals Result 2009 Magic 8.6 ? 1995 Rockets 8.4 Won 1995 Magic 8.1 Lost 1996 Supersonics 7.7 Lost 2007 Spurs 7.6 Won >>>Through Conference Finals ]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Lamar Odom This Postseason Category Wins Losses PPG 13.4 9.2 FG pct 55.1 46.1 APG 2.3 1.7 RPG 9.6 9.3 ]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Dwight Howard
Last 9 Games Category In ORL Win In ORL Loss Touches 33.3 25.0 In Paint 22.0 18.3 PPG 26.0 15.3 ]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Teams to Beat Top 2 Seeds in Conference To Reach NBA Finals
Under Current Playoff Format (1984) Team Seed Finals Result '09 Magic 3 ?? '06 Mavericks 4 Lost in 6 '04 Pistons 3 Won in 5 '02 Lakers 3 Won in 4 '99 Knicks 8 Lost in 5 '95 Rockets 6 Won in 4<< >>Def. Magic in NBA Finals ]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Longest Span Between First 2 Appearances
In NBA Finals Team Span Appearances Suns 17 1976-93 Magic 14 1995-2009 Trail Blazers 13 1977-90 ]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Lakers vs Magic, This Season Team Magic Lakers Wins 2 0 PPG 107.5 103.0 FG pct 46.5 40.6 RPG 47.0 40.0 >>Jameer Nelson: ORL leading scorer in both games ]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Beat Team with Best Record in NBA
In Conference Finals, Last 15 Years Team Defeated NBA Finals Result '09 Magic Cavaliers ? '06 Heat Pistons W, 4-2 '05 Spurs Suns W, 4-3 '04 Pistons Pacers W, 4-1 '02 Lakers Kings W, 4-0 '01 Lakers Spurs W, 4-1 '95 Rockets Spurs W, 4-0 << ]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Dwight Howard vs Shaquille O'Neal
Seasons Leading Magic to Finals Player Howard O'Neal Season 2008-09 1994-95 Seasons in NBA 5 3 PPG 20.6 29.3< FG Pct. 57.2 58.3 RPG 13.8< 11.4 BPG 2.9< 2.4 >led NBA ]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Best Postseason Series Records
When Winning Game 1 Player W-L Shaquille O'Neal 26-0 Derek Fisher 23-0 Steve Kerr 23-0 Kobe Bryant 22-0 Bill Russell 22-0 >must have played in Game 1 When Phil Jackson's teams win the first game of a postseason series, his teams are 43-0 in those series.]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most NBA Finals Appearances
Coaches; NBA History Coach Finals App. Finals W-L Phil Jackson 12< 9-2 Red Auerbach 11 9-2 Pat Riley 9 5-4 >includes 2009 ]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals 40 POINTS, 14 REBOUNDS, 4 ASSISTS
In Series-Clinching Win, All-Time Player Series Pts-Reb-Asst Dwight Howard 2009 Conf Finals 40-14-4 Charles Barkley 1994 1st Round 56-14-4 Magic Johnson 1980 NBA Finals 42-15-7 ]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most NBA Finals Appearances
In a Single Decade, NBA History Team Decade App Celtics 1960s 9 Lakers 1980s 8 Lakers 2000s 6 Bulls 1990s 6 Lakers 1960s 6 ]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Best Win Percentage in Potential Series-Clinching Games
NBA History Coach W-L Win Pct Gregg Popovich 24-8 .750 Phil Jackson 50-21 .704 Bill Fitch 11-5 .688 Johnny Kundla 20-12 .625 >>Minimum 15 games ]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Postseason Games Played, Lakers Franchise History Magic Johnson 190 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 180 Kobe Bryant 170 Michael Cooper 168 Derek Fisher 154 Jerry West 153 ]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Teams to Reach NBA Finals
After Losing it in Previous Season, Last 25 Years Team Result 2009 Lakers ? 2003 Nets Lost in 6 1998 Jazz Lost in 6 1989 Pistons Won in 4 1986 Celtics Won in 6 1985 Lakers Won in 6 ]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Finals Appearances
NBA History Team Finals App. Lakers 30 Celtics 20 76ers 9 Knicks 8 Pistons 7 ]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Biggest Road Wins
To Close Out Conference Finals, NBA History Team Margin Opponent '48 Warriors 39 Bombers '87 Lakers<< 31 Sonics '09 Lakers 27 Nuggets >>Won NBA title ]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Notable Celtics Trios
First Year as Teammates 1962-63 Cousy, Havlicek, Russell Won Title 1980-81 Bird, McHale, Parish Won Title 2007-08 R. Allen, Garnett, Pierce Won Title ]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST CHAMPIONSHIPS
MAJOR NORTH AMERICAN PRO SPORTS Yankees 26 Canadiens 24 Celtics 17 ]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST CHAMPIONSHIPS
NBA HISTORY Celtics 17 Lakers 14 Bulls 6 Spurs 4 ]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Won NBA Title
Season After Missing Postseason 2008 Celtics 1977 Blazers 1975 Warriors 1956 Warriors 1948 Bullets<< 1947 Warriors<< >>First season in league ]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Largest Margin of Victory
NBA Finals History Team Opp Margin '98 Bulls Jazz 42 '08 Celtics Lakers 39<< '78 Bullets Sonics 35 '85 Celtics Lakers 34 '61 Celtics Hawks 34 >>Clinching game ]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Largest Margin of Victory
Title-Clinching Game Team Opponent Margin '08 Celtics Lakers 39 '65 Celtics Lakers 33 '49 Lakers Capitols 21 '60 Celtics Hawks 19 ]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Career Points
Before Winning First Title Oscar Robertson 23,578 Wilt Chamberlain 23,442 Jerry West 22,988 Gary Payton 21,455 Mitch Richmond 20,497 Kevin Garnett 20,378 ]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Won MVP and NBA Title
Active Players Player MVP(s) Title(s) Kobe Bryant 2008 2000-02 Tim Duncan 2002-03 '99, '03, '05, '07 Kevin Garnett 2004 2008 Shaquille O'Neal 2001 2000-02, '06 ]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Celtics Leading Lakers 3-2
In NBA Finals, All-Time Year Series Result 2008 ? 1984 W, 4-3 1968 W, 4-2 1966 W, 4-3 1963 W, 4-2 ]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Largest Halftime Deficit Overcome
NBA Finals, Shot-Clock Era Team Opponent Pts 2008 Celtics Lakers 18 >>1970 Knicks Lakers 14 >>1975 Warriors Bullets 14 >>1983 76ers Lakers 14 >>Won series ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Played All 48 Minutes of Regulation
NBA Finals, Last 15 Seasons June 12, 2008 Ray Allen, BOS June 13, 2003 Jason Kidd, NJ June 10, 2001 Kobe Bryant, LAL June 9, 2000 Jalen Rose, IND June 9, 1995 Robert Horry, HOU ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Lakers Trailing 2-1
Since 1980 in NBA Finals Year Opponent Game 4 Result 2008 Celtics ? 2004 Pistons Lost<< 1991 Bulls Lost<< >>Lost series in 5 games ]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Home Wins In Single Postseason
NBA History Team Wins Playoff Result '08 Celtics 12 ? '88 Lakers 12 Won Title '84 Celtics 12 Won Title ]]> Sun, 8 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Assists in NBA Finals Game
Celtics Franchise History '59 Bob Cousy Lakers 19 '57 Bob Cousy Hawks 19 '85 Dennis Johnson Lakers 17 '08 Rajon Rondo Lakers 16 ]]> Sun, 8 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MVP Power Forwards Since 1984
In First Career Finals Game Player Year Pts >>'08 Kevin Garnett, BOS 2004 24 >>'06 Dirk Nowitzki, DAL 2007 16 >>'99 Tim Duncan, SA 2002 33 '97 Karl Malone, UTAH 1997 23 '93 Charles Barkley, PHX 1993 21 >>Won game ]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Highest Win Pct
NBA Finals History Team W-L Win Pct Spurs 16-6 .727 Bulls 24-11 .686 Bullets<< 4-2 .667 Heat 4-2 .667 >>defunct franchise ]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Teams Up 3-0 in NBA Finals
Since NBA Merger ('76-77) Year Team Opponent Game 4 Result 2007 Spurs Cavaliers Won 2002 Lakers Nets Won 1996 Bulls SuperSonics Lost 1995 Rockets Magic Won 1989 Pistons Lakers Won 1983 76ers Lakers Won ]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals NBA Finals Sweeps
All-Time '07 Spurs '02 Lakers '95 Rockets '89 Pistons '83 76ers '75 Warriors '71 Bucks '59 Celtics ]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Fewest Combined Points in NBA Finals Game
Shot-Clock Era (Since 1955) '55 Nationals vs Pistons 145 '07 Spurs vs Cavaliers 147 '99 Spurs vs Knicks 147 >>Spurs won both games ]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Fewest Points in NBA Finals Win
Last 50 Years '07 Spurs Game 3 75 '03 Nets Game 4 77 '99 Spurs Game 5 78 '97 Jazz Game 4 78 '99 Spurs Game 1 80 '05 Spurs Game 7 81 ]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tim Duncan
Fewest Points, NBA Finals Game Year Opponent Points 2007 at Cavaliers< 14 2005 at Pistons 14 2005 at Pistons 16 2005 vs Pistons< 18 2003 vs Nets 19 >Won game ]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals 16.0 PPG By Bench Player
Single Postseason, Last 10 Years 2007 Manu Ginobili, SA 16.8 2007 Leandro Barbosa, PHX 16.6 2005 Jerry Stackhouse, DAL 16.1 2003 Nick Van Exel, DAL 19.2 1999 Latrell Sprewell, NY 18.0 >Min. 10 games off bench ]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Largest Halftime Leads
NBA Finals History Year Team Opponent Pts 1985 Celtics Lakers 30 1970 Knicks Lakers 27 2007 Spurs< Cavaliers 25 1960 Celtics Hawks 25 >Only team to win by fewer than 14 points ]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Overcoming 2-0 Series Deficit
NBA Finals History Year Team Opponent 2006 Heat< Mavericks 1977 Trail Blazers< 76ers 1969 Celtics Lakers >Won in 6 games ]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals 30 or More Points in Finals Debut
Since 1989 Year Player Opp Pts '06 Jason Terry, DAL MIA 32< '01 Allen Iverson, PHI LAL 48 '99 Tim Duncan, SA NY 33 '96 Shawn Kemp, SEA CHI 32 '91 Michael Jordan, CHI LAL 36 >20th player all-time ]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Won First NBA Finals Game
Team History, Last 50 Seasons Team Opp. Series Result '06 Mavericks MIA L, 4-2 '99 Spurs NY W, 4-1 '78 Sonics WSH L, 4-3 '71 Bucks BAL W, 4-0 ]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Years in League Before Making NBA Finals
Active Franchises Franchise Seasons Cavaliers 37 Mavericks 26 Nets 26 Bulls 25 Pacers 24 ]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Points Scored
First 4 Games in NBA Finals Player Points '67 Rick Barry 165 '01 Allen Iverson 141 '06 Dwyane Wade 129 '70 Willis Reed 127 ]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Won NBA Finals
After Trailing 2-1 In Series Team Opp. Games '84 Celtics LAL 7 '78 Bullets SEA 7 '77 Blazers PHI 6 '69 Celtics LAL 7 '62 Celtics LAL 7 '57 Celtics STL 7 >>Teams trailing 2-1 are 6-42 in a best-of-7 series ]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Best FT Pct. By NBA Finals MVP
Since 1969 Player FT Pct. '87 Magic Johnson 96.0 '86 Larry Bird 93.9 '75 Rick Barry 93.8 '04 Chauncey Billups 92.9 >>Shaquille O'Neal: 38.7 FT Pct. in 2000 Finals (worst by an MVP) ]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Highest Career PPG
NBA Finals History, Min. 10 Games Player PPG Rick Barry 36.3 Michael Jordan 33.6 Shaquille O'Neal 32.6 Jerry West 30.5 Bob Pettit 28.4 ]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Notable Players With 3 Championships
With 3 Different Teams League Player Last Team NBA Robert Horry SA NBA John Salley LAL MLB Jack Morris TOR NHL Claude Lemieux COL >>None in professional football ]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Fewest Points Scored
NBA Finals Game 7 1952 Lakers 65 2005 Pistons 74 1951 Knicks 75 1951 Royals 79<< >>Won Game ]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Won 3+ Finals MVP Awards
NBA History Player MVPs Team Tim Duncan 3 Spurs Shaquille O'Neal 3 Lakers Michael Jordan 6 Bulls Magic Johnson 3 Lakers ]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Teams Coached
Before Winning 1st NBA Title Coach Total Teams Larry Brown 7 DEN, NJ,SA,LAC, IND, PHI, DET Jack Ramsay 3 PHI, BUF, POR Red Auerbach 3 WSH, TRI, BOS ]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2004 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Tue, 15 Jun 2004 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Playoff Games Played
Without Winnning NBA Title Karl Malone 193 John Stockton 182 Sam Perkins 167 Charles Oakley 144 Derrick McKey 142 ]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2004 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Triple Doubles
in NBA Finals Clinchers, All-time Player Opponent Pts-Reb-Ast '03 Tim Duncan, SA Nets 21-20-10 '88 James Worthy, LAL Pistons 36-16-10 '86 Larry Bird, BOS Rockets 29-11-12 '85 Magic Johnson, LAL Celtics 14-10-14 '82 Magic Johnson, LAL 76ers 13-13-13 ]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2003 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals 20+ Pts, 20+ Rebs, 10+ Assts
NBA Finals Game, All-Time Player Year Pts Reb Ast Tim Duncan '03 21 20 10 Dave Cowens '76 25 21 10 Bill Russell '65 23 25 10 ]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2003 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals 3+ Consecutive NBA Championships
All-Time Team Consec. Titles Next Season '00-02 Lakers 3 ??? '96-98 Bulls 3 DNQ '91-93 Bulls 3 L East Semis '59-66 Celtics 8 L East Finals<< '52-54 Lakers 3 L West Finals >after 8th straight NBA Title ]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2002 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Coaches with Most Titles
4 Major Sports Phil Jackson NBA 9 Red Auerbach NBA 9 Scott Bowman NHL 8 Toe Blake NHL 8 ]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2002 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Highest Scoring Teammates
NBA Finals History '62 E. Baylor J. West 71.7 '63 E. Baylor J West 63.3 '02 S. O'Neal K. Bryant 63.0 '66 J. West E. Baylor 58.9 '61 C. Hagan B. Pettit 57.8 >>Min: 25 PPG Each ]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2002 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Regular Seasons MVPs to Lose in Finals '01 Allen Iverson PHI '97 Karl Malone UTAH '93 Charles Barkley PHX '89 Magic Johnson LAL '85 Larry Bird BOS '74 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar LAL '58 Bill Russell BOS ]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Common Finals Matchups Matchup Series Celtics-Lakers 10 76ers-Lakers 6<< Knicks-Lakers 5 Celtics-Hawks 4 << Lakers: 5-1 vs 76ers ]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Won Multiple NBA Titles With Multiple Teams Player 1st team 2nd team Ron Harper Bulls Lakers Robert Horry Rockets Lakers Dennis Rodman Pistons Bulls ]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Won NBA Finals Games 3,4,5 on Road Team Opp. Series Result '01 Lakers 76ers W, 4-1 '91 Bulls Lakers W, 4-1 '90 Pistons Blazers W, 4-1 '53 Lakers Knicks W, 4-1 ]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Most Points
In NBA Finals Debut '01 Allen Iverson PHI 48 '70 Willis Reed NY 37 '67 Rick Barry SF 37 '57 Bob Pettit STL 37 '47 Joe Fulks PHI 37 '91 Michael Jordan CHI 36 '57 Bill Sharman BOS 36 ]]> Wed, 6 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals NBA MVP TRIPLE CROWN
IN SAME SEASON Player Team Season(s) Shaquille O'Neal Lakers '99-00 Michael Jordan Bulls '95-96, '97-98 Willis Reed Knicks '69-70 >>All-Star, Reg. season & NBA Finals ]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2000 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals 30+ Points in Each Game of Series
NBA Finals History Year Player Team Games '00 Shaquille O'Neal LAL 6<< '95 Hakeem Olajuwon HOU 4<< '93 Michael Jordan CHI 6<< '67 Rick Barry SF 6 '62 Elgin Baylor LAL 7 < ]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2000 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Highest PPG
NBA Finals History Year Player PPG GAMES IN SERIES '93 Michael Jordan, CHI 41.0 6 '67 Rick Barry, SF 40.8 6 '62 Elgin Baylor, LAL 40.6 7 '00 Shaquille O'Neal, LAL 38.0<< 6 '69 Jerry West, LAL 37.9 7 >>Reached 30 pts & 10 rebs in each game ]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2000 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals WON NBA TITLE
1ST FINALS APPEARANCE SINCE 1950 TEAM NBA SEASON '99 SPURS 23RD '91 BULLS 25TH '77 BLAZERS 7TH '71 BUCKS 3RD '57 CELTICS 11TH '51 ROYALS 3RD ]]> Fri, 25 Jun 1999 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Won Consecutive Titles
With Different Teams, Last 5 Instances '98-99 NBA Steve Kerr Bulls-Spurs '95-96 NHL Claude Lemieux Devils-Avalanche '94-95 NFL Deion Sanders 49ers-Cowboys '93-94 NFL Ken Norton Cowboys-49ers '61-62 NHL Al Arbour Blackhawks-Maple Leafs ]]> Fri, 25 Jun 1999 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals Multiple Titles, Same State
Since 1980 1999 Stars, Spurs 1995 Rockets, Cowboys 1989 Athletics, 49ers 1988 Lakers, Dodgers, 49ers 1986 Mets, Giants 1981 Dodgers, 49ers 1980 Lakers, Raiders ]]> Fri, 25 Jun 1999 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals MOST POINTS
BY KNICKS PLAYER IN FINALS GAME '70 Willis Reed 38 '70 Willis Reed 37 '70 Walt Frazier 36 '99 Latrell Sprewell 35 '99 Allan Houston 34 '73 Dave DeBusschere 33 ]]> Fri, 25 Jun 1999 00:00:00 PDThttp://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals http://espndb.go.com/nba/finals/research/_/id/0/amp;type/event/nba-finals