Who won the 2005 NBA Finals?
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Detroit Pistons to win the 2005 NBA Finals. Tim Duncan earned his third NBA Finals MVP Award with 25 points and 11 rebounds in Game Seven.
Questions about 2005 NBA Finals
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When did the 2005 NBA Finals take place?
The 2005 NBA Finals marked the championship series of the National Basketball Association's 2004, 05 season. The series concluded with a decisive Game Five that went into overtime after regulation ended tied on 18 occasions.
Where were the 2005 NBA Finals games broadcast?
The games were broadcast exclusively on ABC in the United States. Locally they aired on KSAT-TV in San Antonio and WXYZ-TV in Detroit.
Why was the 2005 NBA Finals considered unique?
This matchup featured the two premier defensive teams of that era who routinely finished in the top three in Points Allowed from the 2002, 03 season through 2004, 05. Sportswriters across the country considered this one of the few too-close-to-call series to occur.
How many points did Manu Ginóbili score in Game One of the 2005 NBA Finals?
Manu Ginóbili scored 15 of his 26 points during the fourth quarter to lead San Antonio to victory in Game One. He contributed significantly alongside Tim Duncan who added 24 points and 17 rebounds for the Spurs.