Past NBA Finals: Classic and Unexpected Since the first appearance of the NBA Finals, every match has been full of fierce competition and unpredictable results. Let's review the classic matches and unexpected games over the years. 1980: Los Angeles Lakers vs
NBA Finals: Classic and Unexpected
Since the first appearance of the NBA Finals, every match has been full of fierce competition and unpredictable results. Let's review the classic matches and unexpected games over the years.
1980: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76
This is a classic match, because it witnessed the battle between two legendary players: Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers and Julius Owen of Philadelphia 76ers. In the sixth game, Magic Johnson took over the injured Karim Abdul Jabbar and played 42 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists, helping the Lakers win the championship.
1994: Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks
The match was considered unexpected because the Houston Rockets only ranked sixth in the Western Conference in the regular season. However, with the outstanding performance of Hakim Olajuwon and Kevin Oladuwan, they defeated the New York Knicks 4-3 and won their first championship in the history of the team.
1998: Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz
The final is known as the classic of classics, because it witnessed Michael Jordan's last appearance in the final. In the last few seconds of Game 6, Jordan completed the famous "last shot", helped the Bulls win the series 4-2, and added a brilliant stroke to Jordan's career.
2016: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors
The match was considered unexpected because Golden State Warriors had the best record in the regular season, while Cleveland Cavaliers were 3-1 behind in the finals. However, LeBron James led the Cavaliers to complete a historic counter attack, winning three consecutive games, and finally winning the championship 4-3, bringing Cleveland the first NBA championship in their team's history.
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There are many classic duels and unexpected results in the match table of the finals over the years. These games not only demonstrated the skills and strength of the players, but also brought us endless suspense and surprises. Each final is an important node in the history of basketball, and they will always be remembered in the hearts of fans.
