2010 NBA Finals
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| 2010 NBA Finals | |
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| Year | 2010 |
| Team1 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Team2 | Boston Celtics |
| Coach1 | Phil Jackson |
| Coach2 | Doc Rivers |
| Mvp | Kobe Bryant |
2010 NBA Finals. The Los Angeles Lakers won the series 4-3, capturing their 16th NBA championship and second consecutive title, with Kobe Bryant being named the NBA Finals MVP. The series was played between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics, with games taking place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California and the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Los Angeles Lakers were led by Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, and Lamar Odom, while the Boston Celtics were led by Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen.
● Introduction
The 2010 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 2009-10 NBA season, with the Los Angeles Lakers representing the Western Conference and the Boston Celtics representing the Eastern Conference. The series was a rematch of the 2008 NBA Finals, which the Boston Celtics won 4-2, with Paul Pierce being named the NBA Finals MVP. The Los Angeles Lakers were seeking to become the first team to repeat as NBA champions since the Los Angeles Lakers themselves in 2002. The series featured several notable players, including Derek Fisher, Andrew Bynum, and Rajon Rondo, who all played key roles for their respective teams.
● Background
The Los Angeles Lakers finished the 2009-10 NBA season with a 57-25 record, earning the number one seed in the Western Conference. They defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round, the Utah Jazz in the conference semifinals, and the Phoenix Suns in the conference finals, with Kobe Bryant leading the team in scoring throughout the playoffs. The Boston Celtics finished the season with a 50-32 record, earning the number four seed in the Eastern Conference. They defeated the Miami Heat in the first round, the Cleveland Cavaliers in the conference semifinals, and the Orlando Magic in the conference finals, with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett leading the team in scoring. The series was coached by Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers and Doc Rivers of the Boston Celtics, both of whom are members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
● Series summary
The series began on June 3, 2010, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, with the Los Angeles Lakers winning game one 102-89, behind 30 points from Kobe Bryant. The Boston Celtics evened the series in game two, winning 103-94, with Ray Allen scoring 32 points. The series then shifted to the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, where the Los Angeles Lakers won game three 91-84, with Kobe Bryant scoring 29 points. The Boston Celtics won game four 96-89, with Paul Pierce scoring 28 points, and game five 92-86, with Kevin Garnett scoring 24 points. The series then returned to the Staples Center, where the Los Angeles Lakers won game six 89-67, with Kobe Bryant scoring 26 points. The Los Angeles Lakers won the series in game seven, defeating the Boston Celtics 83-79, with Kobe Bryant scoring 23 points and being named the NBA Finals MVP.
● Game summaries
Game one was played on June 3, 2010, at the Staples Center, with the Los Angeles Lakers winning 102-89. Kobe Bryant led the team with 30 points, while Pau Gasol added 23 points and 14 rebounds. Game two was played on June 6, 2010, at the Staples Center, with the Boston Celtics winning 103-94. Ray Allen led the team with 32 points, while Rajon Rondo added 19 points and 12 rebounds. Game three was played on June 8, 2010, at the TD Garden, with the Los Angeles Lakers winning 91-84. Kobe Bryant led the team with 29 points, while Derek Fisher added 16 points. Game four was played on June 10, 2010, at the TD Garden, with the Boston Celtics winning 96-89. Paul Pierce led the team with 28 points, while Kevin Garnett added 13 points and 10 rebounds.
● Statistics
The Los Angeles Lakers were led in scoring by Kobe Bryant, who averaged 28.6 points per game throughout the series. Pau Gasol averaged 18.6 points and 11.6 rebounds per game, while Lamar Odom averaged 13.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. The Boston Celtics were led in scoring by Paul Pierce, who averaged 18.3 points per game throughout the series. Kevin Garnett averaged 15.3 points and 10.9 rebounds per game, while Ray Allen averaged 14.5 points per game. The series featured several notable performances, including a 38-point game by Kobe Bryant in game six, and a 27-point game by Paul Pierce in game five.
● Legacy
The 2010 NBA Finals was a significant series in the history of the NBA, as it marked the 12th championship for the Los Angeles Lakers and the second consecutive title for the team. The series also marked the final NBA Finals appearance for Phil Jackson as the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, as he retired after the series. The series was also notable for the performance of Kobe Bryant, who was named the NBA Finals MVP for the second consecutive year. The Boston Celtics would go on to rebuild their team, adding players such as Rajon Rondo and Kevin Durant to their roster, while the Los Angeles Lakers would continue to be a dominant force in the NBA, with players such as Dwight Howard and Steve Nash joining the team in future years. The series was watched by millions of fans around the world, including those in China, Europe, and South America, and was broadcast on ABC and ESPN in the United States. Category:NBA Finals