When did the 1999 NBA Finals take place?
The 1999 NBA Finals took place from June 16 to June 25. Game 1 occurred on June 16 and the decisive Game 5 happened on June 25.
Questions about 1999 NBA Finals
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who won the 1999 NBA Finals championship series?
The San Antonio Spurs won the 1999 NBA Finals four games to one against the New York Knicks. Tim Duncan scored 31 points and nine rebounds in the deciding contest to secure the victory.
What was the regular season record of the San Antonio Spurs during the 1998, 99 season?
The San Antonio Spurs finished tied with the Utah Jazz for the best regular-season record at 37 wins and 13 losses. They recovered from a 6-8 start to win 31 of their last 36 games.
How many points did Tim Duncan score in the 1999 NBA Finals series?
Tim Duncan recorded a total of 140 points across the five-game championship run. He averaged 27.4 points per game and earned the Most Valuable Player award of the finals.
Which team became the first eighth seed to reach an NBA Finals series?
The New York Knicks became the first team in North American sports history to reach a championship series as an eighth seed. They defeated the Miami Heat in the first round before losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals.