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1982 NBA playoffs
Year1982
ChampionLos Angeles Lakers

1982 NBA playoffs. The National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs started on April 20, 1982, and concluded on June 1, 1982, with the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Finals, 4-2, with Magic Johnson being named the NBA Finals MVP. The playoffs featured Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics, as well as Julius Erving and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Eastern Conference was represented by teams such as the New Jersey Nets, Washington Bullets, and Detroit Pistons.

● 1982

NBA playoffs overview The 1982 NBA playoffs were the postseason tournament of the 1981–82 NBA season. The tournament began with the Eastern Conference and Western Conference first-round series, featuring teams such as the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, and Denver Nuggets. The playoffs also included the Seattle SuperSonics, Golden State Warriors, and Phoenix Suns. The Houston Rockets, led by Moses Malone, made a strong push in the playoffs, ultimately falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. The San Antonio Spurs, with players like George Gervin and Artis Gilmore, also competed in the playoffs, facing off against teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Seattle SuperSonics.

● Playoff bracket

The playoff bracket consisted of eight teams from each conference, with the top seed in each conference facing the eighth seed, the second seed facing the seventh seed, and so on. The Boston Celtics, led by Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, faced the Washington Bullets in the first round, while the Philadelphia 76ers, with Julius Erving and Maurice Cheeks, took on the New Jersey Nets. In the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Phoenix Suns, and the San Antonio Spurs took on the Seattle SuperSonics. Other teams in the playoffs included the Kansas City Kings, Dallas Mavericks, and Utah Jazz.

● Conference finals

The conference finals featured the Los Angeles Lakers against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference, and the Philadelphia 76ers against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference. The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, defeated the San Antonio Spurs in four games, while the Philadelphia 76ers took down the Boston Celtics in seven games, with Julius Erving and Maurice Cheeks leading the way. The Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, and Milwaukee Bucks were also part of the playoff picture, although they were eliminated in earlier rounds.

● NBA Finals

The NBA Finals were played between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers, with the Los Angeles Lakers winning the series 4-2. Magic Johnson was named the NBA Finals MVP after averaging 16.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game throughout the series. The NBA Finals also featured notable performances from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Julius Erving, and Maurice Cheeks. The Los Angeles Lakers' championship was their second in the 1980s, with the team being led by Pat Riley and featuring players like Norm Nixon and Bob McAdoo.

● Statistical leaders

The statistical leaders of the 1982 NBA playoffs included Moses Malone, who led the playoffs in scoring with an average of 28.4 points per game, and Magic Johnson, who led the playoffs in assists with an average of 9.5 assists per game. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led the playoffs in blocks with an average of 3.2 blocks per game, while Julius Erving averaged 7.5 rebounds per game. Other notable statistical leaders included Larry Bird, George Gervin, and Artis Gilmore.

● Notable occurrences

The 1982 NBA playoffs featured several notable occurrences, including the emergence of Magic Johnson as a dominant force in the league, and the strong playoff run of the San Antonio Spurs. The playoffs also saw the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers face off in a thrilling seven-game series, with the Philadelphia 76ers ultimately coming out on top. The Los Angeles Lakers' championship marked their ninth NBA title, with the team being led by Jerry Buss and featuring a strong supporting cast, including James Worthy and Kurt Rambis. The NBA also featured other notable teams, such as the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, and Utah Jazz, who were all part of the playoff picture. Category:1982 in basketball

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