Atlanta Hawks. THE NBA FINALS: SUNS VS CELTICS...WINNER SUNS 4-2 SERIES [14], The first few minutes of the second half proved to be a slow start for both teams as Boston piled 2–8 shooting while Los Angeles posted 2–11 shooting before the first full timeout. Foul trouble plagued players of both squads, with many players having three fouls going into the break. [14] Foul troubles for both Garnett and Pierce hurt the Celtics chances of closing the gap with the Lakers. Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) leaves the court after Game 3 of the NBA finals, June 8, 2010, in Boston. Unlike like previous years, however, there was no pep rally that followed after the end of the parade due to both security and financial reasons. The NBA Finals were scheduled in the Major League Baseball World Series 2–3–2 seven game format, with the Lakers possessing home-court advantage as a reward for finishing with better regular season record than the Celtics. This explosive offensive output pushed Boston forward and allowed them to lead by as many as 14 points. The last Finals series to be tied at 1–1 after two games was the 2004 NBA Finals which involved the Lakers and the Detroit Pistons. "[54] Over 65,000 people were estimated to have attended the parade. Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles put up a quick 7–0 run to end the first half to cut it to a 54–48 Boston lead. [25] Both the Celtics and Lakers kept the game close early in the first quarter with each team holding a one-point lead. 15:03. [26] Despite having a poor night offensively, Bryant hit two free throws and followed through with a 17-foot shot to give the Lakers a 68–64 lead, the team's first lead since early in the second quarter. Los Angeles added its sixteen title to move a step closer to the Celtics' league-leading seventeen championships and gain revenge for their defeat in 2008. All rights reserved. However, Los Angeles managed to extend the lead 50–41 at the end of the first half with another run led by Ron Artest and Pau Gasol. Ray Allen, who was hampered by foul trouble, finished with 12 points and 5 personal fouls.[12]. Data Provided By In the Eastern Conference finals, the Celtics went on to eliminate the Orlando Magic in six games. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The 2010 NBA Finals was the National Basketball Association (NBA) championship series for the 2009–10 season.The best-of-seven playoff was played between the Los Angeles Lakers, champions of the Western Conference and defending NBA champions, and the Boston Celtics, champions of the Eastern Conference.The Lakers beat the Celtics, four games to three, to win the franchise's 16th NBA … Baker belt's it out Anita Baker performs the national anthem before Game Four of the NBA finals between … [26] As the third quarter drew to a close, the Lakers continued their momentum as Bryant completed a 4-foot jumper while Gasol hit two free throws. Copyright © 2000-2021 Sports Reference LLC. The Lakers would continue their attack and managed to take the lead 57–56 early in the 3rd. the official stats partner of the NBA. [20] Los Angeles maintained a two-point lead following the third quarter, in which Kobe Bryant made three three-point baskets. The 2010 NBA Finals was the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s championship series for the 2009/2010 season. Do you have a sports website? This could be the place to discuss it. Anthony Davis: 'We came in with a mission' 01:42. [60] The Celtics made key changes in the offseason, bringing in Shaquille O'Neal, a former Laker, and Jermaine O'Neal. This was the Lakers' last championship prior to 2020, wherein the team led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis would defeat the Miami Heat in six games and tie the Celtics for the most championships in franchise history. Boston was outplayed by Los Angeles in nearly every statistical category, most notably in rebounding (31–42) and second-chance points (0–16). [49] Lastly, this would become Kobe Bryant's final championship. The Lakers then proceeded to beat the Suns on their home floor in Game 6 led by Kobe Bryant's 37 points. The Lakers won the Pacific Division to earn their berth. The Celtics reached the NBA Finals by defeating the Miami Heat in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference First Round, the Cleveland Cavaliers in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinals, and defending Eastern conference champion Orlando Magic in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals. Finals MVP Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers NBA 2010 Playoff Brackets . Davis scored 18 points (nine in the fourth quarter) and Nate Robinson added 12. Pierce led Boston with 19 points in the game. Then in the conference semifinals, Boston defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games, the earliest that a top seed has been eliminated since the Dallas Mavericks' first round loss to the Golden State Warriors in 2007. [14] He then made four consecutive shots to give the Lakers a 78–73 lead before earning a foul on Ray Allen. [14] Further helping to widen the gap was Shannon Brown who made a 20-foot jumper from a Lamar Odom assist. [51], On June 21, a victory parade took place for the Lakers. Both teams fought hard, leading to the 72–72 tie going into the 4th. 1 seed in the Western Conference, they eliminated the No. He later said that this championship win was the "sweetest" because it was against the longtime, storied rivals and was the toughest series by far. The Celtics won Game 4; aided by the fact that they netted an excellent performance in baskets by the team’s reserves, while Paul Pierce led the team to a Game 5 win with 27 points on 57% shooting from the floor. 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. [14] The Celtics soon took advantage of the Lakers problems when Davis, Tony Allen, and Rasheed Wallace managed to successfully hit several critical shots to end the quarter on a six-point deficit. [33] After the game, Lakers head coach Phil Jackson hailed Artest, who scored 20 points in Game 7 including his last-second three-pointer, as the "Most Valuable Player" of the game. The 2010 NBA Finals was the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s championship series for the 2009–10 season. After the Lakers won the Finals in the preceding year, the team management wasted no time in making changes to the roster. Hadarii Jones Senior Writer I April 26, 2010 Comments. This was the 12th Finals played between the two rival teams. Pierce would later sign with the Washington Wizards during the 2014 offseason. The 2010 NBA Playoffs start this weekend. Scott Cunningham/NBAE/Getty Images. [26] Bryant made a running jumper on a Lamar Odom assist in what would turn out to be a 6–2 run by the Lakers cutting their deficit to six points behind Boston. Eastern Conference 1 Cleveland Cavaliers 8 Chicago Bulls. [26] It would prove to be the lethal blow for the Celtics. The Lakers reached the NBA Finals by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the best-of-seven Western Conference First Round, the Utah Jazz in the best-of-seven Western Conference Semifinals, and the Phoenix Suns in the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals. Congratulations to the Lakers In 2010 NBA Playoffs on June 18, 2010 at 8:04 am. Fortunately for the Lakers, Gasol was there to get the crucial offensive rebound. 8 seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in six games during the Western Conference First Round Playoffs, with the final game ending when Kobe Bryant missed a jumper but Pau Gasol grabbed the offensive rebound and made a layup to clinch the win. Lakers head coach Phil Jackson earned his 11th title, further extending his record for most championships earned by either an NBA coach or any coach/manager in a major North American professional sports league. [26] Nevertheless, the Lakers continued to score points, with Ron Artest hitting 3 of his 4 free throws in the quarter to maintain a four-point deficit. 1st seed in the West, 3rd best league record, 4th seed in the East, 12th best league record. Boston held the Lakers to only 14 points and took a 23–14 lead ending the first quarter. [26], The Lakers' fortunes rode high midway through the fourth quarter as Fisher sunk a three-point field goal from 26-feet to tie the game at 64. In the playoffs, however, the Celtics couldn't flick the switch this time, losing in the Conference Semifinals in five games to the eventual Eastern Conference champions Miami Heat, who added LeBron James and Chris Bosh to join Dwyane Wade. In Game 5, Ron Artest made an off balance layup to beat the buzzer off a Kobe Bryant miss to give the Lakers the victory. Game. [26], At the start of the second quarter, the Lakers got back in the game by scoring 11 straight points to take a two-point lead over Boston. [39] In Boston, WEEI carried the Celtics' English broadcasts with Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell announcing.[39]. The Rise of Angel McCoughtry. [14] After the score was tied at 16–16, the Lakers outscored the Celtics 10–1 for the remainder of the first quarter. 2010 WNBA Playoffs. It was also his 13th title, as he had won two as a player with the Knicks in 1970 and 1973. Garnett chipped in with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Bryant attained two more free throws on Wallace's foul to extend the lead to five, 81–76. Also, the Boston Celtics became the second team in NBA history to reach the NBA Finals after beating the team with the best record, Cleveland Cavaliers, and team with second-best record in the league, Orlando Magic, after the Houston Rockets did it in their championship season of 1995. Bryant was named Most Valuable Player of the Finals for his second consecutive trophy. [24], This game was the first Game 7 in an NBA Finals since 2005 five years earlier. [19], After the first quarter, the Celtics held a 19–16 lead; Paul Pierce scored eight points in the quarter for Boston, while Pau Gasol had eight points for Los Angeles. 2010 NBA playoffs. Their most notable offseason player change was when Trevor Ariza departed to the Houston Rockets and was replaced by free agent Ron Artest. More of the same came in the 3rd quarter, as Los Angeles matched nearly all of Boston's attempts to get back in the game. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. In the ensuing play, Bryant attempted a three, but the three missed. Totals; Per Game; Per 36 Minutes; Per 100 Possessions; Advanced; East Conf 1st Round. [27] After Artest's three, Allen would respond with a three-pointer of his own to cut the Lakers' lead to three again. On an inbounds play, Garnett lobbed the ball to Pierce, who, while falling out of bounds, hurled it toward a streaking Rondo, who laid it up and in, essentially icing[clarification needed] the game with a 7-point lead with 35 seconds to play. Boston came out much more aggressively to begin game 2. Western Conference 1 Los Angeles Lakers 8 Oklahoma City Thunder. The Celtic offense suffered heavily in the fourth quarter as four key players (Garnett, Davis, Pierce, and Wallace) earned four or more personal fouls. The Lakers defeated the Celtics, four games to three, to win the franchise's 16th NBA championship. To end the 3rd quarter, Los Angeles went on a 15–4 run to give L. A. a 20-point lead going into the 4th quarter. Get Complete coverage of the 2010 Conference Semifinals games between the hawks and magic on ESPN.com The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks defeating the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals. Rondo grabbed the offensive rebound and hit a three-pointer to bring the Celtics within two, 81–79. [52] The team was transported around on an open-air float equipped with loudspeakers enabling the players to talk to the spectators. [26] Pierce then scored hit a three-pointer to restore the lead to nine. Result. Derek Fisher’s 11 points in the fourth quarter helped the Lakers win Game 3. Although they trailed the Celtics by 13 points early in the third quarter, the Lakers rallied and won their second consecutive championship by taking over an exciting Game 7 aided by late contributions on offense by Pau Gasol and Artest and rebounding. [22], The Lakers returned to Los Angeles with a 3–2 deficit in the series. [52] The parade concluded at the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Grand Avenue near the University of Southern California's Galen Center. The desperate Lakers opened up a massive lead, peaking at 27. 238 likes. The Lakers defeated the Celtics, four games to three, to win the franchise's 16th NBA championship. 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