Who Won the Last 10 NBA Finals?

Keep up with the NBA Finals by finding out which teams have won the last ten championships.

2010 NBA Finals

The 2010 NBA Finals was the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s championship series for the 2009–10 season. The best-of-seven playoff was contested between the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers (who were also defending NBA champions), and the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics. The Lakers defeated the Celtics, four games to three, to win their 16th NBA championship. The 64th edition of the series was played between June 3 and June 17, 2010.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics: In a hard-fought and close series, the Lakers managed to squeak by the Celtics with a 4-3 victory. This was the first time in NBA history that the Finals had gone to seven games with both teams having won three games apiece. Kobe Bryant was named Finals MVP.

Result: Los Angeles Lakers win

The Lakers won the 2010 NBA Finals, defeating the Boston Celtics 4 games to 3. This was the Lakers’ 16th NBA Championship, and their first since Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant won consecutive titles in 2000 and 2001. Pau Gasol was named the Finals MVP.

2011 NBA Finals

The Dallas Mavericks won the 2011 NBA Finals, defeating the Miami Heat in six games. It was the Mavericks’ first NBA championship, and the first time an eighth seed had ever won the title. Dirk Nowitzki was named the Finals MVP.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat

In the 2011 NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 4-2 to win their first ever NBA championship. The Mavericks were led by Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki, who averaged 26 points and 10 rebounds per game. Other key contributors for Dallas included Jason Terry, Shawn Marion, and Tyson Chandler. The Heat, who were making their first appearance in the Finals since 2006, were led by LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. James, who averaged 28 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists per game in the series, was named MVP of the Finals.

Result: Dallas Mavericks win

The Dallas Mavericks defeat the Miami Heat 4 games to 2 in the 2011 NBA Finals. The series was held from June 8 to June 12, with the Mavericks winning Game 6 on their home court of the American Airlines Center to seal the championship. It was the first time that a team from Texas had won an NBA title. Mavericks’ star guard and 6th man of the year Jason Terry was named Finals MVP.

2012 NBA Finals

The 2012 NBA Finals were the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2011–12 season, and the conclusion of the season’s playoffs. The Eastern Conference champions Miami Heat defeated the Western Conference champions Oklahoma City Thunder 4 games to 1 to win their second NBA title.

Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The 2012 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2011–12 season, and the conclusion of the season’s playoffs. The Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat defeated the Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder 4 games to 1 to win their second NBA title. This was Miami’s third appearance in an NBA Finals since 2006 and its second straight appearance. The Heat previously defeated the Thunder in last year’s Finals. In addition, the two teams met four times during the regular season, with each team winning two games.

The series began on June 12, 2012, and ended on June 21, 2012.Miami became just the sixth team in NBA history to repeat as NBA champions and joined an elite list that includes only themselves (2012 & 2013), the Boston Celtics (1959 & 1960; 1968 & 1969; 1974 & 1976; 1981 & 1984; 1986 & 1987; 2008 & 2009), the Los Angeles Lakers (1982 & 1985; 2000–02), Detroit Pistons (1989 & 1990) and Houston Rockets (1994–95).

Result: Miami Heat win

In the 2012 NBA Finals, the Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games to win their second straight championship. This was the fourth time that Miami had reached the Finals in the last six years, and they became just the sixth team in NBA history to win back-to-back titles.

The series was close throughout, with four of the five games being decided by five points or less. In the end, it was Miami’s big three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh that proved to be too much for Oklahoma City, as they combined to average over 60 points per game for the series.

James was named Finals MVP for the second straight year, becoming just the third player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVPs in the Finals. He also became the first player ever to average at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists in an NBA Finals series.

2013 NBA Finals

The Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs met in the 2013 NBA Finals, with the Spurs winning the series in seven games. It was the fifth time the two teams had met in the Finals, with the Spurs winning three of the previous four meetings.

Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs

The Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs met in the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year, making it the first time since the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz faced each other in back-to-back seasons in 1997 and 1998 that the same two teams had played in the Finals in consecutive years.

The Spurs entered the series with a streak of 16 consecutive victories dating back to Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Cavaliers had beaten the Indiana Pacers and the Toronto Raptors to reach their first ever NBA Finals.

In Game 1, which was played on June 6, 2013, at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, Ray Allen hit a game-tying three-pointer with 5.2 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, where the Heat would go on to win 103–100. Allen’s shot would prove to be critical, as it allowed Miami to avoid an 0–1 deficit heading into Game 2. LeBron James had a triple double with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for Miami, while Tony Parker led San Antonio with 21 points.

The series shifted to Texas for Games 3 and 4. In Game 3, which was played on June 10 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 1:14 remaining in overtime to give his team a 111–108 lead that they would not relinquish as they went on to win 113–77. San Antonio guard Danny Green set an NBA Finals record by making his seventh three-pointer of the game late in overtime; he finished with 27 points. James led Miami with 28 points, while Duncan had 24 for San Antonio. The victory gave the Spurs a 2–1 lead in the series.

In Game 4 on June 12, Leonard once again hit a crucial three-pointer late in overtime as part of his 36-point performance that led his team to victory and a commanding 3–1 series lead. James had 28 points and 10 assists for Miami while Dwyane Wade added 19 points off the bench despite shooting just 7-for-17 from the field; Wade’s Game 4 performance drew comparisons to Michael Jordan’s legendary “Flu Game” from 1997. Ginobili had 20 points for San Antonio while Parker was limited to 14 due to foul trouble; Parker fouled out with 1:50 remaining in regulation

Result: Miami Heat win

The Miami Heat won the 2013 NBA Finals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in seven games. This was the Heat’s second consecutive championship, and third overall. LeBron James was named Finals MVP for the second year in a row.

2014 NBA Finals

The 2014 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2013–14 season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs defeated the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat in five games (4–1) for the Spurs’ fifth NBA championship in franchise history. The Spurs outscored the Heat in the series by an average of 15.2 points per game.

San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat

In 2014, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. The Spurs won the series, 4-1. Kawhi Leonard was named the Finals MVP.

The Spurs last won the NBA Finals in 2007, when they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Heat last won the NBA Finals in 2012 and 2013, when they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Spurs, respectively.

Result: San Antonio Spurs win

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals to win their fifth NBA Championship in franchise history. The Spurs won the series 4-1, with each game being decided by double digits. San Antonio’s suffocating defense was too much for Miami to handle, as the Spurs held the Heat to just 90 points per game in the series. San Antonio’s balanced attack was led by Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, who averaged 17.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

2015 NBA Finals

The 2015 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2014–15 season of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the conclusion of the season’s playoffs. The Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors defeated the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers in six games (4–2) for the Warriors’ first title in 40 years and their fourth in franchise history, becoming the first team since the 1960s Boston Celtics to win a championship after losing the Finals in the previous year.

Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

The 2015 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2014–15 season of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the conclusion of the season’s playoffs. The Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors defeated the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers in six games (4–2) for the Warriors’ first title in 40 years and their fourth in franchise history, becoming the first team since the 1960s Boston Celtics to win a championship after trailing in the final series 3–1. The Cavaliers had made their fifth appearance in a row and ninth overall, while the Warriors had advanced to their sixth Finals appearance overall, second in a row, and fourth since 1975. Golden State’s Andre Iguodala was named the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP).

The series was played under a best-of-seven format, with each team hosting three games and one game played at a neutral site—Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland—during Memorial Day weekend. As was tradition since 22003, each team’s home games were played on consecutive nights during corresponding weeks, with neither team gaining an advantage or disadvantage during scheduling. The series began on June 4 and ended on June 16.

Result: Golden State Warriors win

In one of the most thrilling and unpredictable NBA Finals in recent memory, the Golden State Warriors emerged victorious, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games. It was a back-and-forth series that saw both teams trade big blows, with neither team ever able to gain a definitive upper hand. In the end, it was the Warriors’ experience and determination that proved to be the difference, as they captured their first NBA championship in 40 years.

This was a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals, which saw the Warriors defeat the Cavaliers in six games. This year’s series was much closer, with the Cavaliers pushing the Warriors to the brink. But in the end, it was Golden State that came out on top, cementing their place as one of the best teams in NBA history.

2016 NBA Finals

The Golden State Warriors are the 2016 NBA Finals Champions! They defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games, four games to three. This was a rematch of the 2015 Finals.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors

The Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, met the Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, in the best of seven 2016 NBA Finals. The Warriors had set the NBA regular season wins record with 73, while the Cavaliers won 57 games. These were the second consecutive Finals appearances for both teams, as the Cavaliers faced off against the Warriors in 2015. In that year, the Warriors won in six games.

The Cavaliers won the series 4–3, bringing their first ever NBA championship to Cleveland. James was named Finals MVP for a record-tying fourth time.

Result: Cleveland Cavaliers win

The 2016 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA) 2015–16 season and conclusion of the 2016 playoffs. The Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the defending NBA champion and Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors 4–3 in a rematch of the 2015 NBA Finals. The Cavaliers became the first team in Finals history to come back from a 3–1 deficit to win the championship. The victory was Cleveland’s first major sports championship since 1964. It also marked the first time that a team had won an NBA Finals game on its home floor since Game 6 in 2013, and only the second time overall since 2010. LeBron James, who scored 27 points in the deciding game, was unanimously named NBA Finals MVP for a record-third consecutive year.

The Warriors entered the 2016 series with a 73–9 record after having one of the best regular seasons in NBA history, while setting an all-time record for most wins in a season. They were looking to repeat as NBA champions after winning their first ever title during their 2015 run; they had also reached their second consecutive Finals appearance, as well as becoming only he 12th team at that point to appear in consecutive Finals series. Golden State beat Cleveland 105–97 in Game 1, then won 110–77 in Game 2 to take a 2–0 lead in the series. However, over the next two games, Cleveland won 120–90 at home to even the series at 2 games apiece. After Golden State won 112–97in Game 5 to take a 3–2 lead, Cleveland came back once more to win 113–91 at home in Game 6 to send the series to Game 7. There, Cleveland captured its first ever NBA Championship by defeating Golden State 93-89 for their first title since 1948.(From Wikipedia)

2017 NBA Finals

The 2017 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2016–17 season and conclusion of the season’s playoffs. In this best-of-seven playoff, the defending NBA champions and Western Conference champions Golden State Warriors swept the Eastern Conference champions Cleveland Cavaliers 4 games to 0. This was the fifth consecutive Finals appearance for the Warriors, while the Cavaliers made their fourth consecutive Finals appearance.

Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

In what was an instant classic, the Golden State Warriors came back from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. This was the first time in NBA history that a team had come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the Finals.

The Warriors were led by their two superstar players, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. Curry averaged 30.1 points per game during the Finals, while Durant averaged 28.5 points per game. Durant was named the Finals MVP, as he averaged 35.2 points per game during the final three games of the series.

This was a rematch of the previous year’s Finals, which saw the Warriors defeat the Cavaliers in six games. The Cavaliers were looking to exact revenge and become the first team to ever come back from a 3-1 deficit in the Finals, but they ultimately came up short.

Result: Golden State Warriors win

The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games to win the NBA Finals on Monday night. It’s the third championship in four years for the Warriors, and their second straight title. The Warriors won Game 5, 129-120, to complete the sweep.

2018 NBA Finals

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors won the 2018 NBA Finals, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games to win their third championship in four years. Kevin Durant was named the Finals MVP.

Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

The NBA Finals is the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Eastern and Western conference champions play a best-of-seven game series to determine the league champion. The winning team of the series receives the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.

The 2018 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2017–18 season and concluded the season’s playoffs. The best-of-seven playoff was played between the defending NBA champions and Finals MVPs Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, for the fourth consecutive year and ninth time in ten seasons. These two teams met in the Finals for three consecutive years (2015, 2016, 2017), marking the first time in NBA history that happened.

The Warriors won in four games, claiming their third championship in four years and their fourth overall. This was also their second consecutive title after winning back-to-back championships from 2015 to 2017.

It was also Golden State’s sixth appearance in the Finals since Head Coach Steve Kerr took over in 2014–15, improving upon their record of 3–2; they had lost to Cleveland in 2015 while winning titles in 2015, 2017, and 2018. For Cleveland, this marked their fourth consecutive trip to the Finals, tying a record set by
the Boston Celtics from 1984 to 1987; they lost to Golden State in each of their three previous trips (2015, 2016, 2017).

Result: Golden State Warriors win

The 2018 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2017–18 season and conclusion of the season’s playoffs. In this best-of-seven playoff, the defending NBA champions and Western Conference champions Golden State Warriors swept the Eastern Conference champions Cleveland Cavaliers 4–0. This marked the Warriors’ third consecutive NBA Finals appearance and fifth in the last six seasons. It was also the fourth consecutive meeting between these two teams in the NBA Finals, as they met in 2015, 2016, and 2017.

For these Finals, LeBron James of the Cavaliers averaged 34 points per game, becoming the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double in an NBA Finals series. Kevin Durant of the Warriors won his second consecutive Finals MVP award, averaging 28.8 points per game with a .957 field goal percentage. The victory gave Golden State their sixth championship overall—tying them with the Chicago Bulls for third place on the all-time list—and their third in four years; they became only the fourth team to achieve such a feat since 1970 (joining what some basketball historians call “The Dynasty Era”).

2019 NBA Finals

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals. This was the first time in NBA history that a team from Canada had won the Finals. Kawhi Leonard was named the Finals MVP.

Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena, winning the series 4-2 and claiming their first NBA championship in franchise history. The Raptors became the first team from outside the United States to win an NBA title since the Spurs did it in 1999.

The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than seven points. The Raptors took control in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Warriors 32-22 in the period. Kawhi Leonard led Toronto with 26 points, while Fred VanVleet added 22 off the bench. Stephen Curry had 21 points for Golden State, while Klay Thompson scored 11 in his return from a torn ACL suffered in Game 6 of last year’s NBA Finals.

With the win, the Raptors join the Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs as teams with at least three NBA titles.

Result: Toronto Raptors win

The Toronto Raptors win the 2019 NBA Finals, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games. This marks the first NBA championship for the Raptors, and the first time a Canadian team has won an NBA title. Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is named Finals MVP.