2001 NBA Playoffs
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The 2001 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2000-01 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia 76ers 4 games to 1. Shaquille O'Neal was named NBA Finals MVP for the second straight year. Since 2001, the 76ers have not advanced beyond the conference semifinals.
This was the 76ers' first Finals appearance since Moses Malone and Julius Erving led the 1983 squad to the NBA title (coincidentally, last defeating the Lakers) in the famous "fo', fo', fo'" year (it ended up being "fo', fi', fo'", as Philadelphia lost one second-round game that year).
However, it was the Lakers' turn to put together the most dominant postseason in NBA history, going 15–1 with their only loss coming in OT to the Sixers in Game 1 of the Finals. They set many records, including going undefeated in regulation and on the road (finishing 8–0 in the latter category). They were the second NBA champion to defeat four 50-win or better teams on their way to the title as the Rockets did it first in 1995.
The Milwaukee Bucks won their first playoff series since 1989, made the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1986 and won the division for the first time since that year. As of 2016, however, they have been unable to duplicate this.
The Dallas Mavericks made the playoffs for the first time since 1990. Along the way they had many abysmal seasons, including back-to-back years with 11 and 13 wins. By beating Utah in the first round, they won their first playoff series since 1988. Reunion Arena, their home court for 21 years, hosted its last game (Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs); they moved to American Airlines Center in 2002.
The Sacramento Kings won their first playoff series since 1981 (when they were the Kansas City Kings) and first since moving to Sacramento.
The Toronto Raptors won their first playoff series in franchise history 3–2 over the New York Knicks. For the first time since 1991, the Knicks failed to win a first-round playoff series.
Bracket
First Round | Conference Semifinals | Conference Finals | NBA Finals | |||||||||||||||
E1 | Philadelphia* | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
E8 | Indiana | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
E1 | Philadelphia | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
E5 | Toronto | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
E4 | New York | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
E5 | Toronto | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
E1 | Philadelphia | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
Eastern Conference | ||||||||||||||||||
E2 | Milwaukee | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
E3 | Miami | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
E6 | Charlotte | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
E6 | Charlotte | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
E2 | Milwaukee | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
E2 | Milwaukee* | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
E7 | Orlando | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
E1 | Philadelphia | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
W2 | LA Lakers | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
W1 | San Antonio* | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
W8 | Minnesota | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
W1 | San Antonio | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
W5 | Dallas | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
W4 | Utah | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
W5 | Dallas | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
W1 | San Antonio | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
Western Conference | ||||||||||||||||||
W2 | LA Lakers | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
W3 | Sacramento | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
W6 | Phoenix | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
W3 | Sacramento | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
W2 | LA Lakers | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
W2 | LA Lakers* | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
W7 | Portland | 0 |
Playoff qualifying
Western Conference
Best record in NBA
The San Antonio Spurs clinched the best record in the NBA, and earned home court advantage throughout the entire playoffs. However, when they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers gained home court advantage for the NBA Finals. San Antonio's 58 games remains the lowest for a team with home court advantage throughout the playoffs, being 3 games fewer than the Pacers and Cavs' 61 in 2004 and 2010, respectively.
Clinched a playoff berth
The following teams clinched a playoff berth in the West:
- San Antonio Spurs (clinched Midwest division)
- Los Angeles Lakers (clinched Pacific division)
- Sacramento Kings
- Utah Jazz
- Dallas Mavericks
- Phoenix Suns
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Minnesota Timberwolves
Eastern Conference
Best record in conference
The Philadelphia 76ers clinched the best record in the Eastern Conference, and had home court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Clinched a playoff berth
The following teams clinched a playoff berth in the East:
- Philadelphia 76ers (clinched Atlantic division)
- Milwaukee Bucks (clinched Central division)
- Miami Heat
- New York Knicks
- Toronto Raptors
- Charlotte Hornets
- Orlando Magic
- Indiana Pacers
Western Conference
Champion: Los Angeles Lakers
First Round
(1) San Antonio Spurs vs. (8) Minnesota Timberwolves
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(SA-MIN) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | April 21 | Minnesota | 82 | San Antonio | 87 | 1-0 | Alamodome, San Antonio | NBC 5:30et | Bob Costas & Matt Guokas | |
2 | April 23 | Minnesota | 69 | San Antonio | 86 | 2-0 | Alamodome, San Antonio | TNT 9:30et | Kevin Harlan, John Thompson & Danny Ainge | |
3 | April 28 | San Antonio | 84 | Minnesota | 93 | 2-1 | Target Center, Minneapolis | NBC 5:30et | Bob Costas & Matt Guokas | |
4 | April 30 | San Antonio | 97 | Minnesota | 84 | 3-1 | Target Center, Minneapolis | TNT 8:30et | Dick Stockton & Hubie Brown | |
San Antonio wins series 3–1 |
San Antonio won 3–1 in the regular-season series |
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This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Spurs winning the first meeting.
San Antonio leads 1–0 in all-time playoff series |
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(2) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (7) Portland Trail Blazers
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(LAL-POR) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | April 22 | Portland | 93 | Los Angeles | 106 | 1-0 | Staples Center, Los Angeles | NBC 5:30et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
2 | April 26 | Portland | 88 | Los Angeles | 106 | 2-0 | Staples Center, Los Angeles | TNT 10:30et | Kevin Harlan, John Thompson & Danny Ainge | |
3 | April 29 | Los Angeles | 99 | Portland | 86 | 3-0 | Rose Garden Arena, Portland | NBC 5:30et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
Los Angeles wins series 3–0 |
Tied 2–2 in the regular-season series |
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This was the tenth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning seven of the first nine meetings.
Los Angeles leads 7–2 in all-time playoff series |
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(3) Sacramento Kings vs. (6) Phoenix Suns
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(SAC-PHX) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | April 22 | Phoenix | 86 | Sacramento | 83 | 0-1 | ARCO Arena, Sacramento | NBC 3:00et | Bob Costas & Matt Guokas | |
2 | April 25 | Phoenix | 90 | Sacramento | 116 | 1-1 | ARCO Arena, Sacramento | TNT 10:30et | Kevin Harlan, John Thompson & Danny Ainge | |
3 | April 29 | Sacramento | 104 | Phoenix | 96 | 2-1 | America West Arena, Phoenix | NBC 3:00et | Bob Costas & Matt Guokas | |
4 | May 2 | Sacramento | 89 | Phoenix | 82 | 3-1 | America West Arena, Phoenix | TNT 10:30et | Kevin Harlan, John Thompson & Danny Ainge | |
Sacramento wins series 3–1 |
Sacramento won 3–1 in the regular-season series |
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This was the fourth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Suns winning two of the first three meetings.
Phoenix leads 2–1 in all-time playoff series |
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(4) Utah Jazz vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(UTA-DAL) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | April 21 | Dallas | 86 | Utah | 88 | 1-0 | Delta Center, Salt Lake City | NBC 3:00et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
2 | April 24 | Dallas | 98 | Utah | 109 | 2-0 | Delta Center, Salt Lake City | TBS 10:30et | Bob Neal & Reggie Theus | |
3 | April 28 | Utah | 91 | Dallas | 94 | 2-1 | Reunion Arena, Dallas | NBC 3:00et | Mike Breen & Bill Walton | |
4 | May 1 | Utah | 77 | Dallas | 107 | 2-2 | Reunion Arena, Dallas | TBS 9:30et | Kevin Harlan, John Thompson & Danny Ainge | |
5 | May 3 | Dallas | 84 | Utah | 83 | 2-3 | Delta Center, Salt Lake City | TNT 8:30et | Bob Neal & Reggie Theus | |
Dallas wins series 3–2 |
- In Game 5, Calvin Booth made the series winning layup with 9.6 seconds left. The Mavs would then not only become the 8th team in playoff history to overcome an 0-2 deficit, but also win their first playoff series since 1988.
Tied 2–2 in the regular-season series |
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This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Mavericks winning the first meeting.
Dallas leads 1–0 in all-time playoff series |
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Conference Semifinals
(1) San Antonio Spurs vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(SA-DAL) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | May 5 | Dallas | 78 | San Antonio | 94 | 1-0 | Alamodome, San Antonio | NBC 6:30et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
2 | May 7 | Dallas | 86 | San Antonio | 100 | 2-0 | Alamodome, San Antonio | TNT 8:30et | Bob Neal & Hubie Brown | |
3 | May 9 | San Antonio | 104 | Dallas | 90 | 3-0 | Reunion Arena, Dallas | TNT 9:30et | Bob Neal & Kenny Smith | |
4 | May 12 | San Antonio | 108 | Dallas | 112 | 3-1 | Reunion Arena, Dallas | NBC 3:30et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
5 | May 14 | Dallas | 87 | San Antonio | 105 | 4-1 | Alamodome, San Antonio | TNT 8:30et | Bob Neal & Hubie Brown | |
San Antonio wins series 4–1 |
San Antonio won 3–1 in the regular-season series |
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This was the first playoff meeting between the Mavericks and the Spurs.[5]
(2) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (3) Sacramento Kings
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(LAL-SAC) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | May 6 | Sacramento | 105 | Los Angeles | 108 | 1-0 | Staples Center, Los Angeles | NBC 3:00et | Mike Breen, Bill Walton & Steve Jones | |
2 | May 8 | Sacramento | 90 | Los Angeles | 96 | 2-0 | Staples Center, Los Angeles | TBS 10:30et | Kevin Harlan, John Thompson & Danny Ainge | |
3 | May 11 | Los Angeles | 103 | Sacramento | 81 | 3-0 | ARCO Arena, Sacramento | TNT 10:30et | Kevin Harlan, John Thompson & Danny Ainge | |
4 | May 13 | Los Angeles | 119 | Sacramento | 113 | 4-0 | ARCO Arena, Sacramento | NBC 5:30et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
Los Angeles wins series 4–0 |
Los Angeles won 3–1 in the regular-season series |
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This was the ninth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning seven of the first eight meetings.
Los Angeles leads 7–1 in all-time playoff series |
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Conference Finals
(1) San Antonio Spurs vs. (2) Los Angeles Lakers
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(SA-LAL) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | May 19 | Los Angeles | 104 | San Antonio | 90 | 0-1 | Alamodome, San Antonio | NBC 6:30et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
2 | May 21 | Los Angeles | 88 | San Antonio | 81 | 0-2 | Alamodome, San Antonio | TNT 8:30et | Kevin Harlan, John Thompson & Danny Ainge | |
3 | May 25 | San Antonio | 72 | Los Angeles | 111 | 0-3 | Staples Center, Los Angeles | NBC 9:00et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
4 | May 27 | San Antonio | 82 | Los Angeles | 111 | 0-4 | Staples Center, Los Angeles | NBC 5:30et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
Los Angeles wins Western Conference Finals series 4–0 |
Tied 2–2 in the regular-season series |
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This was the seventh playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning four of the first six meetings.
Los Angeles leads 4–2 in all-time playoff series |
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Eastern Conference
Champion: Philadelphia 76ers
First Round
(1) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (8) Indiana Pacers
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(PHI-IND) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | April 21 | Indiana | 79 | Philadelphia | 78 | 0-1 | First Union Center, Philadelphia | NBC 12:30et | Mike Breen, Bill Walton & Steve Jones | |
2 | April 24 | Indiana | 98 | Philadelphia | 116 | 1-1 | First Union Center, Philadelphia | TBS 8:00et | Marv Albert & Mike Fratello | |
3 | April 28 | Philadelphia | 92 | Indiana | 87 | 2-1 | Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis | NBC 12:30et | Mike Breen, Bill Walton & Steve Jones | |
4 | May 2 | Philadelphia | 88 | Indiana | 85 | 3-1 | Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis | TBS 7:00et | Marv Albert & Mike Fratello | |
Philadelphia wins series 3–1 |
- In Game 1, Reggie Miller hit the game-winning 3 with 2.9 seconds left.
Philadelphia won 3–0 in the regular-season series |
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This was the fourth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Pacers winning two of the first three meetings.
Indiana leads 2–1 in all-time playoff series |
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(2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (7) Orlando Magic
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(MIL-ORL) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | April 22 | Orlando | 90 | Milwaukee | 103 | 1-0 | Bradley Center, Milwaukee | TNT 8:30et | Bob Neal & Reggie Theus | |
2 | April 25 | Orlando | 96 | Milwaukee | 103 | 2-0 | Bradley Center, Milwaukee | TNT 8:00et | Bob Neal & Reggie Theus | |
3* | April 28 | Milwaukee | 116 | Orlando | 121 | 2-1 | TD Waterhouse Centre, Orlando | TNT 8:30et | Bob Neal & Reggie Theus | |
4 | May 1 | Milwaukee | 112 | Orlando | 104 | 3-1 | TD Waterhouse Centre, Orlando | TBS 7:00et | Marv Albert & Mike Fratello | |
Milwaukee wins series 3–1 |
- In Game 3, Ray Allen sends the game to overtime with a dunk over Tracy McGrady with 3.5 seconds left.
Milwaukee won 4–0 in the regular-season series |
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This was the first playoff meeting between the Bucks and the Magic.[9]
(3) Miami Heat vs. (6) Charlotte Hornets
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(MIA-CHA) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | April 21 | Charlotte | 106 | Miami | 80 | 0-1 | American Airlines Arena, Miami | TNT 8:30et | Dick Stockton & Hubie Brown | |
2 | April 23 | Charlotte | 102 | Miami | 76 | 0-2 | American Airlines Arena, Miami | TNT 7:00et | Dick Stockton & Hubie Brown | |
3 | April 27 | Miami | 79 | Charlotte | 94 | 0-3 | Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte | TNT 8:30et | Dick Stockton & Hubie Brown | |
Charlotte wins series 3–0 |
Tied 2–2 in the regular-season series |
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This was the first playoff meeting between the Heat and the Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats franchise.[10]
(4) New York Knicks vs. (5) Toronto Raptors
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(NYK-TOR) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | April 22 | Toronto | 85 | New York | 92 | 1-0 | Madison Square Garden, New York | NBC 12:30et | Mike Breen, Bill Walton & Steve Jones | |
2 | April 26 | Toronto | 94 | New York | 74 | 1-1 | Madison Square Garden, New York | TNT 8:00et | Dick Stockton & Hubie Brown | |
3 | April 29 | New York | 97 | Toronto | 89 | 2-1 | Air Canada Centre, Toronto | NBC 12:30et | Mike Breen, Bill Walton & Steve Jones | |
4 | May 2 | New York | 93 | Toronto | 100 | 2-2 | Air Canada Centre, Toronto | TNT 8:00et | Dick Stockton & Hubie Brown | |
5 | May 4 | Toronto | 93 | New York | 89 | 2-3 | Madison Square Garden, New York | TNT 8:00et | Dick Stockton & Hubie Brown | |
Toronto wins series 3–2 |
Toronto won 3–1 in the regular-season series |
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This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Knicks winning the first meeting.
New York leads 1–0 in all-time playoff series |
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Conference Semifinals
(1) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (5) Toronto Raptors
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(PHI-TOR) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | May 6 | Toronto | 96 | Philadelphia | 93 | 0-1 | First Union Center, Philadelphia | NBC 5:30et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
2 | May 9 | Toronto | 92 | Philadelphia | 97 | 1-1 | First Union Center, Philadelphia | TNT 7:00et | Dick Stockton & Hubie Brown | |
3 | May 11 | Philadelphia | 78 | Toronto | 102 | 1-2 | Air Canada Centre, Toronto | TNT 8:00et | Dick Stockton & Hubie Brown | |
4 | May 13 | Philadelphia | 84 | Toronto | 79 | 2-2 | Air Canada Centre, Toronto | NBC 3:00et | Mike Breen & Bill Walton | |
5 | May 16 | Toronto | 88 | Philadelphia | 121 | 3-2 | First Union Center, Philadelphia | TNT 8:00et | Dick Stockton & Hubie Brown | |
6 | May 18 | Philadelphia | 89 | Toronto | 101 | 3-3 | Air Canada Centre, Toronto | TNT 8:00et | Dick Stockton & Hubie Brown | |
7 | May 20 | Toronto | 87 | Philadelphia | 88 | 4-3 | First Union Center, Philadelphia | NBC 5:30et | Mike Breen, Doug Collins & Bill Walton | |
Philadelphia wins series 4–3 |
- Iverson-Carter duel
- 76ers ended a 16-year drought by advancing to the conference finals when Vince Carter's long jumper at the buzzer bounced off the rim.
Toronto won 3–1 in the regular-season series |
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This was the first playoff meeting between the 76ers and the Raptors.[12]
(2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Charlotte Hornets
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(MIL-CHA) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | May 6 | Charlotte | 92 | Milwaukee | 104 | 1-0 | Bradley Center, Milwaukee | NBC 12:30et | Bob Costas & Matt Guokas | |
2 | May 8 | Charlotte | 90 | Milwaukee | 91 | 2-0 | Bradley Center, Milwaukee | TBS 8:00et | Marv Albert & Mike Fratello | |
3 | May 10 | Milwaukee | 92 | Charlotte | 102 | 2-1 | Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte | TNT 8:00et | Marv Albert & Mike Fratello | |
4 | May 13 | Milwaukee | 78 | Charlotte | 85 | 2-2 | Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte | NBC 12:30et | Bob Costas, Matt Guokas & Steve Jones | |
5 | May 15 | Charlotte | 94 | Milwaukee | 86 | 2-3 | Bradley Center, Milwaukee | TBS 8:00et | Marv Albert & Mike Fratello | |
6 | May 17 | Milwaukee | 104 | Charlotte | 97 | 3-3 | Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte | TNT 8:00et | Marv Albert & Mike Fratello | |
7 | May 20 | Charlotte | 95 | Milwaukee | 104 | 4-3 | Bradley Center, Milwaukee | NBC 3:00et | Bob Costas, Matt Guokas & Steve Jones | |
Milwaukee wins series 4–3 |
Charlotte won 3–1 in the regular-season series |
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This was the first playoff meeting between the Hornets and the Bucks.[13]
Conference Finals
(1) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(PHI-MIL) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | May 22 | Milwaukee | 85 | Philadelphia | 93 | 1-0 | First Union Center, Philadelphia | TNT 8:00et | Marv Albert & Mike Fratello | |
2 | May 24 | Milwaukee | 92 | Philadelphia | 78 | 1-1 | First Union Center, Philadelphia | TNT 8:00et | Dick Stockton & Hubie Brown | |
3 | May 26 | Philadelphia | 74 | Milwaukee | 80 | 1-2 | Bradley Center, Milwaukee | NBC 5:30et | Mike Breen, Bill Walton & Steve Jones | |
4 | May 28 | Philadelphia | 89 | Milwaukee | 83 | 2-2 | Bradley Center, Milwaukee | NBC 5:30et | Mike Breen, Bill Walton & Steve Jones | |
5 | May 30 | Milwaukee | 88 | Philadelphia | 89 | 3-2 | First Union Center, Philadelphia | NBC 9:00et | Mike Breen, Bill Walton & Steve Jones | |
6 | June 1 | Philadelphia | 99 | Milwaukee | 110 | 3-3 | Bradley Center, Milwaukee | NBC 9:00et | Mike Breen, Bill Walton & Steve Jones | |
7 | June 3 | Milwaukee | 91 | Philadelphia | 108 | 4-3 | First Union Center, Philadelphia | NBC 7:30et | Mike Breen, Bill Walton & Steve Jones | |
Philadelphia wins Eastern Conference Finals series 4–3 |
Tied 2–2 in the regular-season series |
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This was the ninth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the 76ers winning five of the first eight meetings.
Philadelphia leads 5–3 in all-time playoff series |
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NBA Finals
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Last Playoff Meeting: 1983 NBA Finals (Philadelphia won 4-0)
Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Score | Record
(LAL-PHI) |
Venue | TV Time | Recap | TV Commentators |
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1 | June 6 | Philadelphia | 107 | Los Angeles | 101 | 0-1 | Staples Center, Los Angeles | NBC 9:00et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
2 | June 8 | Philadelphia | 89 | Los Angeles | 98 | 1-1 | Staples Center, Los Angeles | NBC 9:00et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
3 | June 10 | Los Angeles | 96 | Philadelphia | 91 | 2-1 | First Union Center, Philadelphia | NBC 8:30et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
4 | June 13 | Los Angeles | 100 | Philadelphia | 86 | 3-1 | First Union Center, Philadelphia | NBC 9:00et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
5 | June 15 | Los Angeles | 108 | Philadelphia | 96 | 4-1 | First Union Center, Philadelphia | NBC 9:00et | Marv Albert & Doug Collins | |
Los Angeles wins NBA Finals series 4–1 |
- This was Philadelphia's first NBA Finals loss to the Lakers in 19 years.
- In Game 1, Allen Iverson scored 48 points including his famous crossover on Tyronn Lue as the 76ers stop the Lakers' 11-game playoff winning streak (19 overall) dramatically to end the Lakers' perfect run, but his greatest season didn't end the way it was supposed to as the Lakers would still win their second straight title for the first time since 1988.
Tied 1–1 in the regular-season series |
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This was the sixth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning four of the first five meetings.
Los Angeles leads 4–1 in all-time playoff series |
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See also
- 2000–01 National Basketball Association playoff leaders
References
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Minnesota Timberwolves versus San Antonio Spurs (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Los Angeles Lakers versus Portland Trail Blazers (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Phoenix Suns versus Sacramento Kings (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Dallas Mavericks versus Utah Jazz (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Dallas Mavericks versus San Antonio Spurs (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Los Angeles Lakers versus Sacramento Kings (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Los Angeles Lakers versus San Antonio Spurs (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Indiana Pacers versus Philadelphia 76ers (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Milwaukee Bucks versus Orlando Magic (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Charlotte Hornets versus Miami Heat (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — New York Knicks versus Toronto Raptors (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Philadelphia 76ers versus Toronto Raptors (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Charlotte Hornets versus Milwaukee Bucks (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Milwaukee Bucks versus Philadelphia 76ers (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Team Rivalry Finder — Los Angeles Lakers versus Philadelphia 76ers (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.