When did the 2010 NBA Finals begin and end?
The 2010 NBA Finals began on June 3 and concluded on June 17. This best-of-seven series marked the twelfth meeting between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.
Questions about 2010 NBA Finals
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Who won the 2010 NBA Finals and what was the final score of Game Seven?
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics to win the championship. Ron Artest sank a critical three-pointer late in the fourth quarter of Game Seven to restore a six-point lead before Kobe Bryant scored twenty-three points for the victory.
How many viewers watched Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals?
Game Seven drew an average of twenty-eight point two million viewers. That figure represented the highest audience count since 1998 when thirty-five point nine million watched the Chicago Bulls defeat the Utah Jazz.
What record did Phil Jackson set by winning the 2010 NBA Finals?
Lakers head coach Phil Jackson earned his eleventh NBA championship title on June 17. He extended his record for most championships won by a coach or general manager in major North American sports.
Which team reached the 2010 NBA Finals with a better road record than home record?
The Boston Celtics became the first team in history to reach the Finals with a better road record than home record. They entered the playoffs as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 50, 32 record.