Who Won the NBA Playoffs?

The Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals in 2015.

The Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have won the NBA Playoffs for the past three years in a row. They are a dominant force in the league and have some of the best players in the game. This year, they added Kevin Durant to their already stacked team and they are looking to win it all again.

The Warriors’ Regular Season

The Warriors entered the 2017-18 regular season as the defending NBA champions, having won the NBA Finals in 2017. They finished the regular season with a 58-24 record, earning the second seed in the Western Conference. In the playoffs, the Warriors defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the first round, before losing to the Houston Rockets in the conference finals.

The Warriors’ Postseason

The Warriors made it to the postseason for the seventh consecutive year. They clinched the second seed in the Western Conference and started the playoffs with a first-round matchup against the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors won the first two games of the series before losing Game 3. They went on to win the next two games, clinching the series in six games.

In the second round, the Warriors faced the third-seeded Houston Rockets. The Rockets won the first two games of the series, but the Warriors rallied to win Games 3 and 4. The Rockets won Game 5, but the Warriors came back to win Games 6 and 7, winning the series 4–3.

The Warriors then faced off against the fourth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals. The Warriors won each of their first four games of this series before losing Game 5 at home. They rebounded to win Game 6 on the road, clinching their place in a fifth consecutive NBA Finals appearance.

In The Finals, Golden State faced off against defending champions and Eastern Conference top seed Toronto Raptors; it was a rematch of last year’s Finals (which were also rematches of both prior meetings between these teams in 2015 and 2017). After dropping Game 1 at home, Golden State won each of next three games to take a commanding 3–1 lead in series; however they lost controveryandre blew their lead by becoming overconfident and losing Games 5 and 6, thus becoming only team ever to lose an NBA Finals after leading 3–1 (six other teams had previously held this dreaded distinction). In Game 7, with their backs against wall as visiting team, Golden State never trailed en route to winning 105–97 and avenging their collapse from previous year while also winning their fourth title in five seasons (joining 1960s Boston Celtics as only teams ever acheive such feat), as well as securingraptors’ first Finals loss in franchise history after winning all previous ten appearances dating back tothen-Vince Carter-led 1999 iteration (which coincidentally is also only other time team blew 3–1 lead en route to losing Finals).

The Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league’s Eastern Conference Central Division. The team began play in 1970 as an expansion team and won their first NBA Championship in 2016.

The Cavaliers’ Regular Season

The Cavaliers finished the regular season with a record of 53–29, earning the third seed in the Eastern Conference. They faced the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs and won in seven games. In the second round, they faced off against the Toronto Raptors, who they swept 4–0. The Cavaliers then advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they met and defeated the Atlanta Hawks in four games.

The Cavaliers’ Postseason

The Cavaliers have been to the NBA Finals five times, in 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. They have won the Eastern Conference Championship ten times, in 1976, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

The Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets have been one of the most dominant teams in the NBA this season. They have a deep bench and are led by MVP candidate James Harden. They are also one of the best defensive teams in the league. They have all the pieces to make a run at the title.

The Rockets’ Regular Season

The Houston Rockets had a great regular season, winning 65 games. They were led by MVP candidate James Harden, who averaged 29.1 points per game. The Rockets also had a great supporting cast, including Eric Gordon, Chris Paul, and Clint Capela. They finished the regular season with the best record in the NBA.

In the playoffs, the Rockets faced off against the Utah Jazz in the first round. The Jazz were a tough opponent, but the Rockets won in six games. In the second round, the Rockets faced the Golden State Warriors, who were fresh off of winning the NBA Finals last year. The Warriors were heavily favored to win, but the Rockets won in seven games, thanks to some great play from James Harden and Eric Gordon.

In the Conference Finals, the Rockets faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers were led by two All-Stars in Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum, but they could not stop James Harden and Eric Gordon, as the Rockets won in six games to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1995.

The Rockets’ Postseason

The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The Rockets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league’s Western Conference Southwest Division. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Center, located in downtown Houston. Throughout their history, the Rockets have won two NBA championships and four Western Conference titles. The team was established as the San Diego Rockets, an expansion team originally based in San Diego, in 1967. In 1971, the Rockets moved to Houston; this entailed a name change to reflect the move. The Rockets won only 15 games in their debut season as a franchise in 1967. In the 1968 NBA draft, the Rockets, picking first overall, selected power forward Elvin Hayes from the University of Houston. Hayes improved the team significantly and led them to their first playoff appearance along with fellow veteran Calvin Murphy during the 1969–70 season; defeated by Los Angeles Lakers 4–1 in Western Division Semifinals series.

The following season, however,oston Celtics and led by head coach Bill Russell achieved a then-record 68 wins en route to capturing their eleventh championship; they subsequently defeated Los Angeles Lakers again 4–3 in NBA Finals series. Despite being handicapped by injuries during much of 1971–72 campaign when they won only 30 games, they qualified for 1972 NBA Playoffs and were again beaten 4–1 by eventual champion Lakers.

When he retired after 22 seasons as head coach following 1980–81 campaign with 938 regular season victories (a record that still stands), Tom Nissalke was replaced by Raymond Blum as interim head coach for one season who took over permanent duties starting with 1981–82 season when Hubie Brown was hired as new head coach.

Under Brown’s leadership Rockets improved dramatically compiling best regular season record of 51–31 which was fifth best in franchise history up to that point; this earned them third place finish in Midwest Division which allowed them to qualify for playoffs where they eventually lost to Kansas City Kings 3–2 in First Round series despite having home court advantage.

The Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have won the NBA Playoffs! This is their first time winning it all since 2008, and their fans are ecstatic. The Celtics have been dominant all season, and they proved it in the playoffs. They will now be heading to the Finals to take on the Golden State Warriors.

The Celtics’ Regular Season

In the 2017-2018 season, the Boston Celtics finished with a record of 55-27, good for the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference. They entered the playoffs hot, winning their first 2 series against the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers. Things really got interesting in the Conference Finals, where they were matched up against Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Celtics won the first 2 games of that series, but then James took over, leading the Cavaliers to 4 straight wins and a spot in the NBA Finals.

The Celtics’ Postseason

The Boston Celtics entered the postseason as the Eastern Conference’s second seed. In the first round they faced the seventh-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics won the first two games of the series at home, but then dropped two road games in Milwaukee to even the series at two games apiece. The Celtics won Game 5 at home, but then lost Game 6 in Milwaukee. The Astros then returned home and won Game 7 to take the series 4–3.

In the second round, the Celtics faced the sixth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics won the first two games of the series at home, but then lost Games 3 and 4 in Philadelphia to tie the series at two games apiece. The Celtics then won Game 5 at home, but Philly won Game 6 in Boston to tie the series at three games apiece. The Celtics then went on to win Game 7 in Philly to take the series 4–3 and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

In the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston matched up with LeBron James and the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs won Game 1 at home, but Boston took Game 2 in Cleveland. The series then shifted to Boston for Games 3 and 4, with each team winning one game to tie the series at 2–2 headed back to Cleveland for Game 5. James and the Cavs would win that game, as well as Game 6 back in Boston, to take a commanding 3–2 lead in the best-of-seven series heading back to Cleveland for a potential series-clinching Game 7. However,Boston would rallying win Game 7 back in Cleveland 96–83, advancing to their 21st NBA Finals appearance overall and their first since 2010.

The Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have won the NBA Playoffs! This is their first time winning the playoffs, and they have worked hard to get to this point. They have an amazing team, and they are led by Russell Westbrook. He is an incredible player, and he has carried the team throughout the playoffs.

The Thunder’s Regular Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder is an American professional basketball team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Thunder competes in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league’s Western Conference Northwest Division. The team plays its home games at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

The Thunder began play in 1967 as the Seattle SuperSonics, an expansion team that joined the NBA. The SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma City in 2008 after a settlement was reached between the ownership group led by Clay Bennett and lawmakers in Seattle, Washington following a lawsuit. In Seattle, the SuperSonics qualified for the NBA playoffs 22 times, won their division six times, advanced to three NBA Finals, and won the 1979 NBA Championship. In Oklahoma City, the Thunder qualified for their first playoff berth during the 2009–10 season. They played their first four seasons at Oklahoma City’s Ford Center, now known as Chesapeake Energy Arena. Since their inaugural season in 2008 (based in OKC), they have yet to miss the playoffs making it 12 consecutive appearances including winning their division 5 times and appearing in 3 conference finals; they have also advanced to 1 NBA Finals appearance where they lost to Miami Heat 4-1 in 2012.’

The franchise has recorded three 60-win seasons: 2010–11 (60–22), 2013–14 (60–22), and 2015–16 (55–27).

The Thunder’s Postseason

The Oklahoma City Thunder made it to the post season as the 6th seed in the Western Conference. They faced off against the 3rd seed Los Angeles Lakers. The Thunder won the series 4-1. They then went on to play the 2nd seed San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder lost that series 4-2.

The Toronto Raptors

The Raptors’ Regular Season

The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league’s Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. They were established in 1995 as part of the NBA’s expansion into Canada.

The club is currently owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE), which also owns the Raptors’ National Hockey League (NHL) counterpart, the Toronto Maple Leafs, as well as their former American Basketball Association (ABA) rival, the now-defunct Toronto Huskies. Brendan Shanahan is the current president and general manager of MLSE.

The Raptors play their home games at Scotiabank Arena, originally known as the Air Canada Centre from 1999 to 2018. The team was founded in 1995 after Maple Leaf Gardens (MLG), home of the Maple Leafs since 1931, was purchased by BCE Inc., via its subsidiary Molson Breweries and then leased back to MLSE for a period of no less than 55 years at an annual cost of $1 million per year; MLG was then demolished and its former site redeveloped into BCE Place and a new arena now stands on that site. Initially a member of the Midwest Division, winning just 21 games in their inaugural season, they finished last in division standings with a 16–66 win–loss record four years later before relocating to Toronto to become part of MLSE’s expansion efforts into basketball while also becoming members of what became plurally referred to as “The Sixth Man”. In 1998, MLSE head Lew Wolff was awarded an expansion franchise for Basketball in Toronto which would begin play for the 1999–2000 season; however due to NBA concerns about having two teams located nearby that both played under “Maple Leaf” logos and colors (the Vancouver Grizzlies and Vancouver Ravens had previously been considered forNBA franchises during previous ownership talks under previous owners Steve Stavro and Howard Sokolowski respectively), it led to them simply going by “Toronto” with no nickname or logo until fan voting selected “Raptors” over other options such as “Huskies” and “Dragons”.

The Raptors’ Postseason

After a 54-win regular season, the Raptors entered the playoffs as the East’s top seed. They defeated the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers in the first two rounds to set up a conference finals matchup with the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Toronto then won the first three games of that series before losing Games 4 and 5. They regained their composure and won Game 6 back at home to clinch their first ever trip to the NBA Finals.

In the Finals, they faced off against the Golden State Warriors, who were coming off back-to-back championships. The Raptors won Game 1 handily, but then proceeded to lose the next two games in Oakland. However, they bounced back and took Games 4 and 5 at home to send the series back to Oakland for a winner-take-all Game 6. Despite being heavy underdogs, Toronto pulled off a stunning upset in Game 6 and was crowned NBA champions for the first time in franchise history.

The San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs’ Regular Season

The San Antonio Spurs are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The franchise has won five NBA championships, all under head coach Gregg Popovich. The Spurs have made the playoffs in every season since 1997 and have only missed the playoffs three times in their history, making them one of only six teams in NBA history to achieve such a feat.

The Spurs’ Postseason

The Spurs returned to the playoffs in 1990, losing to the eventual champion Portland Trail Blazers in the first round. In 1992, after winning 58 regular season games, they were swept out of the first round again by Portland. Things would be different in 1999: Robinson and Duncan led the team to a 37–13 record in the lockout-shortened 1998–99 season, and then through the playoffs to their first NBA Championship, defeating the New York Knicks in five games. They repeated as champions in 2003, defeating the Nets in six games. In 2005, faced with injuries to Duncan and Ginóbili during the Conference Finals against Phoenix, they nonetheless managed to win the game in double overtime and advance to their third Finals appearance of the Duncan era. With Manu Ginóbili sidelined for most of Game 7 with injuries suffered late in Game 6 against Detroit due to a hard foul by Rasheed Wallace, and Tim Duncan also playing hurt with a stress fracture in his right foot which he had suffered previously during Houston’s sweep of San Antonio during that year’s Semifinals, Robert Horry hit two crucial three-pointers late in regulation (with 5.9 seconds left) and at the end of regulation (with 0.8 seconds left) from almost exactly the same spot on top of the key giving San Antonio a two-possession lead (95–89) it would never relinquish as San Antonio went on to win 96–95 and capture their fourth championship since 1999 thanks largely in part to Horry’s heroics as well as Capture their third title since Tim Duncan was drafted 1st Overall by The Spurs back In 1997

The Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks’ Regular Season

During the regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks were one of the best teams in the NBA. They had a record of 60-22, good for first place in the Central Division and the second-best record in the league behind only the Toronto Raptors. The Bucks were led by MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo, who averaged 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. Other key players for Milwaukee included Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, and Eric Bledsoe. The Bucks entered the playoffs as one of the favorites to win the NBA Finals.

The Bucks’ Postseason

The Bucks made it to the post-season for the first time since 2015 and earliest since 2010. They advanced to the Conference Semifinals, where they lost to the Toronto Raptors in six games.