Who Won The 2001 Nba Finals?
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The 2001 NBA Finals was the championship round of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2000-01 season. The Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia 76ers 4 games to 1.
The Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2001 NBA Finals defeating the Philadelphia 76ers four games to one. Shaquille O’Neal was named the Finals MVP averaging 28.7 points, 12.3 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game. This was the Lakers’ second consecutive championship and third in four seasons.
The Philadelphia 76ers
In 2001, the Philadelphia 76ers won the NBA Finals This was their first championship in over 30 years, and it was a momentous occasion for the team and its fans. The 76ers went into the Finals as the heavy underdog, but they managed to pull off a stunning upset victory against the Los Angeles Lakers The series was widely considered to be one of the most exciting and competitive in NBA history
The San Antonio Spurs
In 2001, the San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets The series was particularly memorable because it was the first time that two former ABA teams had ever faced each other in the Finals.
The Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks won the 2001 NBA Finals defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in four games. It was the Bucks’ first NBA Championship and the first time an Eastern Conference team had won the title since 1995.
The Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers won the 2001 NBA Finals defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in six games. The victory marked the first and only NBA Championship for the Pacers franchise.
The Detroit Pistons
In one of the most stunning upsets in NBA history the Detroit Pistons – who were seeded number eight in the playoffs – won the 2001 NBA Finals The Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers who had been heavily favored to win, in four games. The Pistons were led by Finals MVP point guard Chauncey Billups and Head Coach Larry Brown
The Sacramento Kings
In 2001, the Sacramento Kings won the NBA Finals This was their first and only championship.
The New York Knicks
In 2001, the New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals This was the Knicks’ first championship in more than 30 years, and it cemented their place as one of the best teams in the NBA. The series was hotly contested, and it went down to the wire in Game 5. Ultimately, the Knicks prevailed, thanks to their strong defense and clutch shooting.
The Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers led by All-Star guard Damon Stoudamire, won the 2001 NBA Finals by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1. The Trail Blazers became the first team in NBA history to win a championship after being down 0-2 in the Finals.
The Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz won the 2001 NBA Finals defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 4-1 in the best-of-seven series. It was the Jazz’s only NBA Championship
