The NBA Finals, held since 1947, is one of the highest level games in the basketball industry, attracting hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide every year. This final is not only the contest between the Eastern and Western champions, but also the last battle for the championship. Let's review
NBA Finals History
The NBA Finals held since 1947 is one of the highest level games in the basketball industry, attracting hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide every year. This final is not only the contest between the Eastern and Western champions, but also the last battle for the championship. Let's review the history of the NBA Finals and witness the glorious moment of this basketball feast.
1947: First Finals
In 1947, the NBA finals were held for the first time. At that time, the championship competition was limited to the eastern and western championship teams. The Philadelphia Warriors and Chicago Stanley Cup became the first finals in history. Finally, the Philadelphia Warriors won the first championship 4-1.
1962: Jordan's debut
In 1962, Michael Jordan made his debut in the Chicago Bulls' first finals. Although the Bulls lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, Jordan's outstanding performance in this series made people look forward to his future.
1980: "Magic" Johnson and "Sky Hook" Akal
The 1980 NBA Finals became a match between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers. The focus of this series is the contest between "Magic" Johnson and "Sky Hook" Akal. In the end, the Los Angeles Lakers won the championship 4-2, and Johnson was named the most valuable player in the finals.
1991: Jordan's reign
In 1991, Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to the finals again, and beat the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 to win his first championship. This marked the beginning of Jordan's reign. He then led the Bulls to six consecutive championships in 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998.
2008: Celtics and Lakers' revival battle
The 2008 finals became the confrontation between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, and the two traditional giants once fought again. In the end, the Celtics won the championship 4-2, ending the 22 year championship shortage. This series is considered to be one of the most intense and enjoyable finals in NBA history.
2016: James' Counterattack
The 2016 finals became the match between Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. In the first three games of the series, the Golden State Warriors, with a 3-1 lead, seemed to have mastered the rhythm of the championship. However, LeBron James led the Cavaliers to counter attack all the way and finally won the championship with a 4-3 score, becoming the first team in NBA history to counter attack and win the championship when it was 3-1 down in the finals.
ending
The history of the NBA Finals is full of exciting moments and legendary players. Every year's finals bring us countless memories and feelings. Whether it is the era of Jordan's rule or James's counter attack, these wonderful moments let us witness the charm and infinite possibilities of basketball. We look forward to more unforgettable moments in the future finals.
