Who won the 1999 NBA championship?
The San Antonio Spurs won the 1999 NBA championship, defeating the New York Knicks four games to one in the Finals. It was the first NBA title in the franchise's history. Tim Duncan was named Finals MVP.
Questions about 1998–99 San Antonio Spurs season
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why was the 1998-99 NBA season shortened?
A labor lockout shortened the 1998-99 NBA regular season from 82 games to 50. The season did not begin until the 5th of February, 1999.
What was Tim Duncan's stats in the 1998-99 season?
Tim Duncan averaged 21.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game in the 1998-99 regular season. He was named to the All-NBA First Team and the NBA All-Defensive First Team, and finished third in MVP voting behind Karl Malone and Alonzo Mourning.
What was the Memorial Day Miracle in the 1999 NBA playoffs?
The Memorial Day Miracle refers to a game-winning three-pointer by Sean Elliott in Game 2 of the 1999 Western Conference Finals. The Spurs had trailed the Portland Trail Blazers by 17 points before mounting a fourth-quarter comeback, and Elliott's shot gave San Antonio an 86-85 victory.
What record did the 1999 NBA Finals set at the Alamodome?
Games 1 and 2 of the 1999 NBA Finals at the Alamodome drew 39,514 and 39,554 fans respectively. The Game 2 attendance of 39,554 was the largest crowd ever to attend an NBA Finals game.
How many consecutive championships did Steve Kerr win with the 1999 Spurs?
Steve Kerr won his fourth consecutive NBA championship with the 1999 San Antonio Spurs. He had previously won three straight titles with the Chicago Bulls from 1996 to 1998, making him the first non-Celtic to win four consecutive NBA championships.