2009 nba finals

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The two team captains the Lakers' Kobe Bryant and the Magic's Dwight Howard were teammates and starters on the United States men's national team the previous summer, winning a gold medal at the Summer Olympics in Beijing. The Lakers were the favorite to emerge from the Western Conference, but their road to the Finals was a tough one. They played three physical series against the Utah Jazz , Houston Rockets , and Denver Nuggets , winning in 5, 7, and 6 games, respectively. Going into the Finals, the Lakers finished off the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals with two good performances in Games 5 and 6, making analysts pick them as the favorites in the Finals. It was their sixth Finals appearance of the decade and a record-extending 30th Finals appearance overall, the most for any NBA team. However, after dispatching the Philadelphia 76ers in six games, the Magic stunned the Celtics by winning Game 7 in Boston. The Celtics were previously 32—0 when leading a series 3—2, and 17—3 previously in Game 7s at home. Orlando assistant coach Patrick Ewing had publicly "guaranteed" that Orlando would win Game 7. In the next round, Orlando was given little chance by many to defeat the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, but a combination of three-point shooting and the inside presence of Dwight Howard created a matchup nightmare for Cleveland on defense, and Orlando ultimately won in six games. In Game 6, Howard's stellar performance with 40 points and 14 rebounds helped the franchise earn its second all-time Finals appearance and its first Finals appearance since , where a Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway -led Magic were swept by the Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler -led Houston Rockets. Although the Magic won both regular-season matchups with the Lakers, Los Angeles was able to take four out of five games in this series. Both regular-season games and three of the NBA Finals games were close contests, decided by six points or fewer or in overtime. The Lakers won Game 2 on June 7, —96 in overtime.

Orlando Magic over Boston Celtics June 7 p. Orlando Magic 88, Boston Celtics

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The two team captains the Lakers' Kobe Bryant and the Magic's Dwight Howard were teammates and starters on the United States men's national team the previous summer, winning a gold medal at the Summer Olympics in Beijing. The Lakers were the favorite to emerge from the Western Conference, but their road to the Finals was a tough one. They played three physical series against the Utah Jazz , Houston Rockets , and Denver Nuggets , winning in 5, 7, and 6 games, respectively. Going into the Finals, the Lakers finished off the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals with two good performances in Games 5 and 6, making analysts pick them as the favorites in the Finals. It was their sixth Finals appearance of the decade and a record-extending 30th Finals appearance overall, the most for any NBA team. However, after dispatching the Philadelphia 76ers in six games, the Magic stunned the Celtics by winning Game 7 in Boston. The Celtics were previously 32—0 when leading a series 3—2, and 17—3 previously in Game 7s at home. Orlando assistant coach Patrick Ewing had publicly "guaranteed" that Orlando would win Game 7.

2009 nba finals

The Portland Trail Blazers made the playoffs for the first time since and earned home court advantage in a playoff series for the first time since The Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls returned to the playoffs after a one-year absence. They pushed their first round opponents, the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics respectively to seven games before losing. However, the Boston Celtics prevailed in seven games. With their first round win over the Portland Trail Blazers, the Houston Rockets won a first round series for the first time since , when they last made the conference finals.

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Archived from the original on March 6, Miami Heat 83, Atlanta Hawks Or write about sports? With their first round win over the Portland Trail Blazers, the Houston Rockets won a first round series for the first time since , when they last made the conference finals. Problems playing this file? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In the next possession, the Magic missed another shot, bouncing the ball to Fisher, who passed it to Ariza, then to Gasol for a dunk, but Pietrus slammed both arms on his back, resulting in Gasol getting a technical foul and Pietrus a flagrant-1 foul. March 27 [20]. In the overtime, with Rose fouling out, Tyrus Thomas scored six of the Bulls' eight points to put them up — with about 50 seconds left. April 27 p. Denver Nuggets 98 , Dallas Mavericks

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The series was the third straight championship the Lakers clinched on the road after and ; the last time the Lakers clinched the championship at home was in Staples Center , Los Angeles, California. Read Edit View history. Los Angeles Lakers Reg. Redick misses foot three point jumper Jameer Nelson makes driving layup Rashard Lewis assists Jameer Nelson misses foot jumper J. The Hawks finally won the series after winning Game 7 at home, with 13 points difference. Hornets' head coach Byron Scott was also called for a technical foul after arguing on Posey's flagrant foul. Orlando Magic. Turnovers See media help.