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NBA Season in Review 2001-02
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NBA Final Season Standings 2001-02
Eastern Conference | |||||
| Atlantic Division | W | L | Pct. | GB | |
| New Jersey Nets | 52 | 30 | .610 | - | |
| Boston Celtics | 49 | 33 | .598 | 3 | |
| Orlando Magic | 44 | 38 | .537 | 8 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 43 | 39 | .524 | 9 | |
| Washington Wizards | 37 | 45 | .451 | 15 | |
| Miami Heat | 36 | 46 | .439 | 16 | |
| New York Knicks | 30 | 52 | .366 | 22 | |
| Central Division | W | L | Pct. | GB | |
| Detroit Pistons | 50 | 32 | .610 | - | |
| Charlotte Hornets | 44 | 38 | .537 | 6 | |
| Toronto Raptors | 42 | 40 | .512 | 8 | |
| Indiana Pacers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 8 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 41 | 41 | .500 | 9 | |
| Atlanta Hawks | 33 | 49 | .402 | 17 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 29 | 53 | .354 | 21 | |
| Chicago Bulls | 21 | 61 | .256 | 29 | |
Western Conference | |||||
| Midwest Division | W | L | Pct. | GB | |
| San Antonio Spurs | 58 | 24 | .707 | - | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 57 | 25 | .695 | 1 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 50 | 32 | .610 | 8 | |
| Utah Jazz | 44 | 38 | .537 | 14 | |
| Houston Rockets | 28 | 54 | .341 | 30 | |
| Denver Nuggets | 27 | 55 | .329 | 31 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 23 | 59 | .280 | 35 | |
| Pacific Division | W | L | Pct. | GB | |
| Sacramento Kings | 61 | 21 | .744 | - | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 58 | 24 | .707 | 3 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 49 | 33 | .598 | 12 | |
| Seattle SuperSonics | 45 | 37 | .549 | 16 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 39 | 43 | .476 | 22 | |
| Phoenix Suns | 36 | 46 | .439 | 25 | |
| Golden State Warriors | 21 | 61 | .256 | 40 | |
NBA Award Winners 2001-02
| Award | Winner |
| Most Valuable Player Playoffs | Shaquille O'Neal, L.A. Lakers |
| Most Valuable Player Season | Tim Duncan, San Antonio |
| Coach of the Year | Rick Carlisle, Detroit |
| Rookie of the Year | Pau Gasol, Memphis |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Ben Wallace, Detroit |
| Sixth Man Award | Corliss Williamson, Detroit |
| Most Improved Player | Jermaine O'Neal, Indiana |
| Sportsmanship Award | Steve Smith, San Antonio |
| J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award | Alonzo Mourning, Miami |
Previous Award Winners from 1947 to Present
^ topLeading Scorers 2001-02
Player |
G | FG | FT | PTS |
PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Iverson (Philadelphia) |
60 |
665 |
475 |
1883 |
31.4 |
| Shaquille O'Neal (L.A. Lakers) |
67 |
712 |
398 |
1822 |
27.2 |
| Paul Pierce (Boston) |
82 |
707 |
520 |
2144 |
26.1 |
| Tracy McGrady (Orlando) |
76 |
715 |
415 |
1948 |
25.6 |
| Tim Duncan (San Antonio) |
82 |
764 |
560 |
2089 |
25.5 |
| Kobe Bryant (L.A. Lakers) |
80 |
749 |
488 |
2019 |
25.2 |
| Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas) |
76 |
600 |
440 |
1779 |
23.4 |
| Karl Malone (Utah) |
80 |
635 |
509 |
1788 |
22.4 |
| Antoine Walker (Boston) |
81 |
666 |
240 |
1794 |
22.1 |
| Gary Payton (Seattle) |
82 |
737 |
267 |
1815 |
22.1 |
| Ray Allen (Milwaukee) |
69 |
530 |
214 |
1503 |
21.8 |
| Cuttino Mobley (Houston) |
74 |
595 |
267 |
1606 |
21.7 |
| Jerry Stackhouse (Detroit) |
76 |
524 |
495 |
1629 |
21.4 |
| Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Atlanta) |
77 |
598 |
419 |
1636 |
21.2 |
| Predrag Stojakovic (Sacramento) |
71 |
547 |
283 |
1506 |
21.2 |
| Kevin Garnett (Minnesota) |
81 |
659 |
359 |
1714 |
21.2 |
| Michael Finley (Dallas) |
69 |
569 |
210 |
1424 |
20.6 |
| Jalen Rose (Chicago) |
83 |
663 |
281 |
1696 |
20.4 |
| Stephon Marbury (Phoenix) |
82 |
625 |
353 |
1674 |
20.4 |
| Allan Houston (New York) |
77 |
568 |
295 |
1567 |
20.4 |
NBA
Leading Scorers by Year 1947-Present
NBA
All Time Leading Scorers - Points
NBA
All Time Leading Scorers - Average
Assists Leaders 2001-02
Player |
G | AST | APG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Miller (Cleveland) |
81 |
882 |
10.9 |
| Jason Kidd (New Jersey) |
82 |
808 |
9.9 |
| Gary Payton (Seattle) |
82 |
737 |
9.0 |
| Baron Davis (Charlotte) |
82 |
698 |
8.5 |
| John Stockton (Utah) |
82 |
674 |
8.2 |
| Stephon Marbury (Phoenix) |
82 |
666 |
8.1 |
| Jamaal Tinsley (Indiana) |
80 |
647 |
8.1 |
| Jason Williams (Memphis) |
65 |
519 |
8.0 |
| Steve Nash (Dallas) |
82 |
634 |
7.7 |
| Mark Jackson (New York) |
82 |
605 |
7.4 |
| Sam Cassell (Milwaukee) |
74 |
493 |
6.7 |
| Nick Van Exel (Dallas-Denver) |
72 |
478 |
6.6 |
| Eric Snow (Philadelphia) |
61 |
400 |
6.6 |
| Damon Stoudamire (Portland) |
75 |
490 |
6.5 |
| Jeff McInnis (L.A. Clippers) |
81 |
500 |
6.2 |
| Rod Strickland (Miami) |
76 |
463 |
6.1 |
| Alvin Williams (Toronto) |
82 |
468 |
5.7 |
| Jason Terry (Atlanta) |
78 |
444 |
5.7 |
| Darrell Armstrong (Orlando) |
82 |
453 |
5.5 |
| Chauncey Billups (Minnesota) |
82 |
450 |
5.5 |
| Kobe Bryant (L.A. Lakers) |
80 |
438 |
5.5 |
Assist Leaders 1947 to Present
NBA
All Time Assist Leaders
Leading Field Goal Percentage
Player |
FGM | FGA | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille O'Neal (L.A. Lakers) |
712 |
1229 |
.579 |
| Elton Brand (L.A. Clippers) |
532 |
1010 |
.527 |
| Donyell Marshall (Utah) |
343 |
661 |
.519 |
| Pau Gasol (Memphis) |
551 |
1064 |
.518 |
| John Stockton (Utah) |
401 |
775 |
.517 |
| Alonzo Mourning (Miami) |
447 |
866 |
.516 |
| Ruben Patterson (Portland) |
319 |
619 |
.515 |
| Corliss Williamson (Detroit) |
411 |
806 |
.510 |
| Tim Duncan (San Antonio) |
764 |
1504 |
.508 |
| Brent Barry (Seattle) |
401 |
790 |
.508 |
| Wally Szczerbiak (Minnesota) |
609 |
1200 |
.508 |
| David Robinson (San Antonio) |
341 |
672 |
.507 |
| Anthony Mason (Milwaukee) |
316 |
626 |
.505 |
| Dikembe Mutombo (Philadelphia) |
321 |
641 |
.501 |
| Brad Miller (Indiana) |
366 |
733 |
.499 |
NBA
Leading Field Goal Percentage Leaders by Year 1947 to Present
NBA Field Goal Made Career Leaders
NBA All Time Career Field Goal Percentage Leaders
Free Throw Percentage
Player |
FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Miller (Indiana) |
296 |
325 |
.911 |
| Richard Hamilton (Washington) |
300 |
337 |
.890 |
| Darrell Armstrong (Orlando) |
182 |
205 |
.888 |
| Damon Stoudamire (Portland) |
174 |
196 |
.888 |
| Steve Nash (Dallas) |
260 |
293 |
.887 |
| Chauncey Billups (Minnesota) | 207 |
234 |
.885 |
| Chris Whitney (Washington) |
154 |
175 |
.880 |
| Steve Smith (San Antonio) |
159 |
181 |
.878 |
| Predrag Stojakovic (Sacramento) |
283 |
323 |
.876 |
| Troy Hudson (Orlando) |
176 |
201 |
.876 |
| Jamal Mashburn (Charlotte) |
211 |
241 |
.876 |
| Ray Allen (MIlwaukee) |
211 |
245 |
.873 |
| Allan Houston (New York) |
295 |
339 |
.870 |
| Sam Cassell (Milwaukee) |
282 |
328 |
.860 |
| Jerry Stackhouse (Detroit) |
495 |
577 |
.858 |
| P.J. Brown (Charlotte) |
169 |
197 |
.858 |
| John Stockton (Utah) |
275 |
321 |
.857 |
| Derek Anderson (Portland) |
178 |
208 |
.856 |
| Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas) |
440 |
516 |
.853 |
| Doug Christie (Sacramento) |
206 |
242 |
.851 |
NBA
Free Throw Percentage Leaders 1947-Present
NBA
Free Throws Made Career Leaders
NBA Free Throw All Time Percentage Leaders
NBA Rebound Leaders 2001-02
Player |
G | OFF | DEF | REB | RPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Wallace (Detroit) |
80 |
318 |
721 |
1039 |
13.0 |
| Tim Duncan (San Antonio) |
82 |
268 |
774 |
1042 |
12.7 |
| Kevin Garnett (Minnesota) |
81 |
243 |
738 |
981 |
12.1 |
| Danny Fortson (Golden State) |
77 |
290 |
609 |
899 |
11.7 |
| Elton Brand (L.A. Clippers) |
80 |
396 |
529 |
925 |
11.6 |
| Dikembe Mutombo (Philadelphia) |
80 |
254 |
609 |
863 |
10.8 |
| Jermaine O'Neal (Indiana) |
72 |
188 |
569 |
757 |
10.5 |
| Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas) |
76 |
120 |
635 |
755 |
9.9 |
| Shawn Marion (Phoenix) |
81 |
211 |
592 |
803 |
9.9 |
| P.J. Brown (Charlotte) |
80 |
273 |
513 |
786 |
9.8 |
| Antonio Davis (Toronto) |
77 |
254 |
486 |
740 |
9.6 |
| Kurt Thomas (New York) |
82 |
214 |
533 |
747 |
9.1 |
| Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Atlanta) |
77 |
198 |
498 |
696 |
9.0 |
| Pau Gasol (Memphis) |
82 |
238 |
492 |
730 |
8.9 |
| Michael Olowokandi (L.A. Clippers) |
80 |
164 |
547 |
711 |
8.9 |
| Dale Davis (Portland) |
78 |
262 |
426 |
688 |
8.8 |
| Antoine Walker (Boston) |
81 |
150 |
564 |
714 |
8.8 |
| Karl Malone (Utah) |
80 |
142 |
544 |
686 |
8.6 |
| Alonzo Mourning (Miami) |
75 |
182 |
450 |
632 |
8.4 |
| Vlade Divac (Sacramento) |
80 |
205 |
466 |
671 |
8.4 |
NBA Rebound Leaders 1951 to Present
NBA All Time Rebound Leaders
NBA All Time Rebounds per Game Leaders
NBA 3 Point Percentage Leaders 2001-02
Player |
3FGM | 3FGA | 3FG% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Smith (San Antonio) |
116 |
246 |
.472 |
| Jon Barry (Detroit) |
121 |
258 |
.469 |
| Eric Piatkowski (L.A. Clippers) |
111 |
238 |
.466 |
| Wally Szczerbiak (Minnesota) |
87 |
191 |
.455 |
| Steve Nash (Dallas) |
156 |
343 |
.455 |
| Hubert Davis (Washington) |
57 |
126 |
.452 |
| Tyronn Lue (Washington) |
63 |
141 |
.447 |
| Michael Redd (Milwaukee) |
88 |
198 |
.444 |
| Wesley Person (Cleveland) |
143 |
322 |
.444 |
| Ray Allen (Milwaukee) |
229 |
528 |
.434 |
| Pat Garrity (Orlando) |
169 |
396 |
.427 |
| Walt Williams (Houston) |
78 |
183 |
.426 |
| Lamond Murray (Cleveland) |
101 |
238 |
.424 |
| Brent Barry (Seattle) |
164 |
387 |
.424 |
| Vladimir Radmanovic (Seattle) |
66 |
157 |
.420 |
| Predrag Stojakovic (Sacramento) |
89 |
218 |
.408 |
| Terry Porter (San Antonio) |
59 |
142 |
.415 |
| Derek Fisher (L.A. Lakers) |
144 |
349 |
.413 |
| Chucky Atkins (Detroit) |
138 |
336 |
.411 |
| Reggie Miller (Indiana) |
180 |
443 |
.406 |
NBA 3 Point Percentage Leaders 1979-80 to Present
NBA All Time
3 Point Field Goals Made Leaders
NBA ALL Time 3 Point Percentage Leaders
NBA Steals Leaders 2001-02
Player |
G | STL | SPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Iverson (Philadelphia) |
60 |
168 |
2.80 |
| Ron Artest (Indiana) |
55 |
141 |
2.56 |
| Jason Kidd (New Jersey) |
82 |
175 |
2.13 |
| Baron Davis (Charlotte) |
82 |
172 |
2.10 |
| Doug Christie (Sacramento) |
81 |
160 |
1.98 |
| Darrell Armstrong (Orlando) |
82 |
157 |
1.91 |
| Karl Malone (Utah) |
80 |
152 |
1.90 |
| Paul Pierce (Boston) |
82 |
154 |
1.88 |
| Kenny Anderson (Boston) |
76 |
141 |
1.86 |
| John Stockton (Utah) |
82 |
152 |
1.85 |
| Jason Terry (Atlanta) |
78 |
144 |
1.85 |
| Shawn Marion (Phoenix) |
81 |
149 |
1.84 |
| Brent Barry (Seattle) |
81 |
147 |
1.81 |
| Jamaal Tinsley (Indiana) |
80 |
138 |
1.73 |
| Ben Wallace (Detroit) |
80 |
138 |
1.73 |
| Alvin Williams (Toronto) |
82 |
135 |
1.65 |
| Gary Payton (Seattle) |
82 |
131 |
1.60 |
| Kerry Kittles (New Jersey) |
82 |
130 |
1.59 |
| Tracy McGrady (Orlando) |
76 |
119 |
1.57 |
| James Posey (Denver) |
73 |
114 |
1.56 |
NBA All Time Steal Leaders
NBA All Time Leaders Steal per Game
NBA Steal Leaders by Year 1974 to Present
NBA Blocked Shot Leaders 2001-02
Player |
G | BLK | BPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Wallace (Detroit) |
80 |
278 |
3.48 |
| Raef LaFrentz (Den.-Dal.) |
78 |
213 |
2.73 |
| Alonzo Mourning (Miami) |
75 |
186 |
2.48 |
| Tim Duncan (San Antonio) |
82 |
203 |
2.48 |
| Dikembe Mutombo (Philaldelphia) |
80 |
190 |
2.38 |
| Jermaine O'Neal (Indiana) |
72 |
166 |
2.31 |
| Erick Dampier (Golden State) |
73 |
167 |
2.29 |
| Adonal Foyle (Golden State) |
79 |
168 |
2.13 |
| Pau Gasol (Memphis) |
82 |
169 |
2.06 |
| Shaquille O'Neal (L.A. Lakers) |
67 |
137 |
2.04 |
| Elton Brand (L.A. Clippers) |
80 |
163 |
2.04 |
| Andrei Kirilenko (Utah) |
82 |
159 |
1.94 |
| Eddie Griffin (Houston) |
73 |
134 |
1.84 |
| Michael Olowokandi (L.A. Clippers) |
80 |
145 |
1.81 |
| David Robinson (San Antonio) |
78 |
140 |
1.79 |
| Elden Campbell (Charlotte) |
77 |
137 |
1.78 |
| Joel Przybilla (Milwaukee) |
71 |
118 |
1.66 |
| Stromile Swift (Memphis) |
68 |
113 |
1.66 |
| Kenyon Martin (New Jersey) |
73 |
121 |
1.66 |
| Kevin Garnett (Minnesota) |
81 |
126 |
1.56 |
NBA All Time Blocked Shots Leaders
NBA Season Leaders for Blocked Shots
NBA All Time Leaders Blocks per Game
All-NBA Team Selections
| All-NBA Teams | ||
| First Team Tim Duncan, San Antonio Tracy McGrady, Orlando Shaquille O'Neal, LA Lakers Jason Kidd, New Jersey Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers |
Second Team Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Chris Webber, Sacramento Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Gary Payton, Seattle Allen Iverson, Philadelphia |
Third Team Ben Wallace, Detroit Jermaine O'Neal, Indiana Dikembe Mutombo, Philadelphia Paul Pierce, Boston Steve Nash, Dallas |
| All-Defensive Teams | |
| First Team Tim Duncan, San Antonio Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Ben Wallace, Detroit Gary Payton, Seattle Jason Kidd, New Jersey |
Second Team Bruce Bowen, San Antonio Clifford Robinson, Detroit Dikembe Mutombo, Philadelphia Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers Doug Christie, Sacamento |
| All-Rookie Teams | |
| First Team Pau Gasol, Memphis Shane Battier, Memphis Jason Richardson, Golden State Tony Parker, San Antonio Andrei Kirilenko, Utah |
Second Team Jamaal Tinsley, Indiana Richard Jefferson, New Jersey Eddie Griffin, Houston Zeljko Rebraca, Detroit Vladimir Radmanovic, Seattle Joe Johnson, Bos-Phoenix |
First Round Draft Selections 2001-02
Team |
Selection |
|
| 1. | Houston | Yao Ming, C, Shanghai Sharks |
| 2. | Chicago | Jay Williams, G, Duke |
| 3. | Golden State | Mike Dunleavy, G/F, Duke |
| 4. | Memphis | Drew Gooden, F, Kansas |
| 5. | Denver | Nikoloz Tskitishvili, F, Italy |
| 6. | Cleveland | Dajuan Wagner, G, Memphis |
| 7. | New York | Maybyner "Nene" Hilario, F/C, Brazil |
| 8. | L.A. Clippers | Chris Wilcox, F, Maryland |
| 9. | Phoenix | Amare Stoudemire, F, Cypress Creek HS (Fla.) |
| 10. | Miami | Caron Butler, F, Connecticut |
| 11. | Washington | Jared Jeffries, F, Indiana |
| 12. | L.A. Clippers | Melvin Ely, F/C, Fresno State |
| 13. | Milwaukee | Marcus Haislip, F, Tennessee |
| 14. | Indiana | Fred Jones, G, Oregon |
| 15. | Houston | Bostjan Nachbar, F, Italy |
| 16. | Philadelphia | Jiri Welsch, G, Slovenia |
| 17. | Washington | Juan Dixon, G, Maryland |
| 18. | Orlando | Curtis Borchardt, C, Stanford |
| 19. | Utah | Ryan Humphrey, F, Notre Dame |
| 20. | Toronto | Kareem Rush, G, Missouri |
| 21. | Portland | Qyntel Woods, G/F, Northeast Mississippi CC |
| 22. | Phoenix | Casey Jacobsen, G/F, Stanford |
| 23. | Detroit | Tayshaun Prince, F, Kentucky |
| 24. | New Jersey | Nenad Krstic, F/C, Yugoslavia |
| 25. | Denver | Frank Williams, G, Illinois |
| 26. | San Antonio | John Salmons, G/F, Miami |
| 27. | L.A. Lakers | Chris Jefferies, F, Fresno State |
| 28. | Sacramento | Dan Dickau, G, Gonzaga |
Playoff Results
NBA Finals | ||
Series - L.A.
Lakers 4, New Jersey 0
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| Eastern Conference | Western Conference | |
| Conference Finals | ||
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Series - New Jersey 4, Boston 2 Boston 97 at New Jersey 104 Boston 93 at New Jersey 86 New Jersey 90 at Boston 94 New Jersey 94 at Boston 92 Boston 92 at New Jersey 103 New Jersey 96 at Boston 88 |
Series - L.A. Lakers 4, Sacramento 3 L.A. Lakers 106 at Sacramento 99 L.A. Lakers 90 at Sacramento 96 Sacramento 103 at L.A. Lakers 90 Sacramento 99 at L.A. Lakers 100 L.A. Lakers 91 at Sacramento 92 Sacramento 102 at L.A. Lakers 106 L.A. Lakers 112 at Sacramento 106 |
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| Conference Semifinals |
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Series - New Jersey 4, Charlotte 1 Charlotte 93 at New Jersey 99 Charlotte 88 at New Jersey 102 New Jersey 97 at Charlotte 115 New Jersey 89 at Charlotte 79 Charlotte 95 at New Jersey 103 |
Series - Sacramento 4, Dallas 1 Dallas 91 at Sacramento 108 Dallas 110 at Sacramento 102 Sacramento 125 at Dallas 119 Sacramento 115 at Dallas 113 Dallas 101 at Sacramento 114 | |
| Series - Boston 4, Detroit 1 Boston 84 at Detroit 96 Boston 85 at Detroit 77 Detroit 64 at Boston 66 Detroit 79 at Boston 90 Boston 90 at Detroit 81 |
Series - L.A. Lakers 4, San Antonio 1 San Antonio 80 at L.A. Lakers 86 San Antonio 88 at L.A. Lakers 85 L.A. Lakers 99 at San Antonio 89 L.A. Lakers 87 at San Antonio 85 San Antonio 87 at L.A. Lakers 93 | |
| First Round | ||
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Series - New Jersey 3, Indiana 2 Indiana 89 at New Jersey 83 Indiana 79 at New Jersey 95 New Jersey 85 at Indiana 84 New Jersey 74 at Indiana 97 Indiana 120 at New Jersey 109 |
Series - Sacramento 3, Utah 1 Utah 86 at Sacramento 89 Utah 93 at Sacramento 86 Sacramento 90 at Utah 87 Sacramento 91at Utah 86 | |
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Series - Detroit 3, Toronto 2 Toronto 63 at Detroit 85 Toronto 91 at Detroit 96 Detroit 84 at Toronto 94 Detroit 83 at Toronto 89 Toronto 82 at Detroit 85 |
Series - San Antonio 3, Seattle 2 Seattle 89 at San Antonio 110 Seattle 98 at San Antonio 90 San Antonio 102 at Seattle 75 San Antonio 79 at Seattle 91 Seattle 78 at San Antonio 101 | |
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Series - Boston 3, Philadelphia 2 Philadelphia 82 at Boston 92 Philadelphia 85 at Boston 93 Boston 103 at Philadelphia 108 Boston 81 at Philadelphia 83 Philadelphia 87 at Boston 120 |
Series - L.A. Lakers 3, Portland 0 Portland 87 at L.A. Lakers 95 Apr. Portland 96 at L.A. Lakers 103 L.A. Lakers 92, Portland 91 | |
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Series - Charlotte 3, Orlando 1 Orlando 79 at Charlotte 80 Orlando 111 at Charlotte 103 Charlotte 110 at Orlando 100 Charlotte 102 at Orlando 85 |
Series - Dallas 3, Minnesota 0 Minnesota 94 at Dallas 101 Minnesota 110 at Dallas 122 Dallas 115 at Minnesota 102 | |