Who Won Last Year’s NBA Finals?
Get a recap of last year’s NBA Finals, including who won, what were the key highlights, and more.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Finals last year, defeating the Golden State Warriors in seven games. This was the Cavaliers’ first NBA Championship, and the first major sports championship for the city of Cleveland in 52 years. LeBron James was named NBA Finals MVP.
Golden State Warriors
On June 7, 2018, the Golden State Warriors won their third NBA Championship in four years, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Finals. The Warriors finished the series with a 4-0 record, becoming the first team in NBA history to go undefeated in the Finals. Kevin Durant was named Finals MVP for the second year in a row.
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets won the NBA Finals last year. They were led by MVP James Harden and had a strong team all around. This was a great accomplishment for the franchise and the city of Houston.
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs won the 2014 NBA Finals, defeating the Miami Heat in five games. The Spurs were led by Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, who averaged 17.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Other key contributors for the Spurs included Tony Parker, Tim Duncan, and Manu Ginobili.
