NBA Finals

Year - Western Champion … Margin … Eastern Champion
2005 - San Antonio Spurs … 4–3 … Detroit Pistons
2004 - Los Angeles Lakers … 1–4 … Detroit Pistons
2003 - San Antonio Spurs … 4–2 … New Jersey Nets
2002 - Los Angeles Lakers … 4–0 … New Jersey Nets
2001 - Los Angeles Lakers … 4–1 … Philadelphia 76ers
2000 - Los Angeles Lakers … 4–2 … Indiana Pacers
1999 - San Antonio Spurs … 4–1 … New York Knicks
1998 - Utah Jazz … 2–4 … Chicago Bulls
1997 - Utah Jazz … 2–4 … Chicago Bulls
1996 - Seattle SuperSonics … 2–4 … Chicago Bulls
1995 - Houston Rockets … 4–0 … Orlando Magic
1994 - Houston Rockets … 4–3 … New York Knicks
1993 - Phoenix Suns … 2–4 … Chicago Bulls
1992 - Portland Trail Blazers … 2–4 … Chicago Bulls
1991 - Los Angeles Lakers … 1–4 … Chicago Bulls
1990 - Portland Trail Blazers … 1–4 … Detroit Pistons
1989 - Los Angeles Lakers … 0–4 … Detroit Pistons
1988 - Los Angeles Lakers … 4–3 … Detroit Pistons
1987 - Los Angeles Lakers … 4–2 … Boston Celtics
1986 - Houston Rockets … 2–4 … Boston Celtics
1985 - Los Angeles Lakers … 4–2 … Boston Celtics
1984 - Los Angeles Lakers … 3–4 … Boston Celtics
1983 - Los Angeles Lakers … 0–4 … Philadelphia 76ers
1982 - Los Angeles Lakers … 4–2 … Philadelphia 76ers
1981 - Houston Rockets … 2–4 … Boston Celtics
1980 - Los Angeles Lakers … 4–2 … Philadelphia 76ers
1979 - Seattle SuperSonics … 4–1 … Washington Bullets
1978 - Seattle SuperSonics … 3–4 … Washington Bullets
1977 - Portland Trail Blazers … 4–2 … Philadelphia 76ers
1976 - Phoenix Suns … 2–4 … Boston Celtics
1975 - Golden State Warriors … 4–0 … Washington Bullets
1974 - Milwaukee Bucks … 3–4 … Boston Celtics
1973 - Los Angeles Lakers … 1–4 … New York Knicks
1972 - Los Angeles Lakers … 4–1 … New York Knicks
1971 - Milwaukee Bucks … 4–0 … Baltimore Bullets
1970 - Los Angeles Lakers … 3–4 … New York Knicks
1969 - Los Angeles Lakers … 3-4 … Boston Celtics
1968 - Los Angeles Lakers … 2-4 … Boston Celtics
1967 - San Francisco Warriors … 2-4 … Philadelphia 76ers
1966 - Los Angeles Lakers … 3-4 … Boston Celtics
1965 - Los Angeles Lakers … 1-4 … Boston Celtics
1964 - San Francisco Warriors … 1-4 … Boston Celtics
1963 - Los Angeles Lakers … 2-4 … Boston Celtics
1962 - Los Angeles Lakers … 3-4 … Boston Celtics
1961 - St. Louis Hawks … 1-4 … Boston Celtics
1960 - St. Louis Hawks … 3-4 … Boston Celtics
1959 - Minneapolis Lakers … 0-4 … Boston Celtics
1958 - St. Louis Hawks … 4-2 … Boston Celtics
1957 - St. Louis Hawks … 3-4 … Boston Celtics
1956 - Ft. Wayne Pistons … 1-4 … Philadelphia Warriors
1955 - Ft. Wayne Pistons … 3-4 … Syracuse Nationals
1954 - Minneapolis Lakers … 4–3 … Syracuse Nationals
1953 - Minneapolis Lakers … 4–1 … New York Knicks
1952 - Minneapolis Lakers … 4–3 … New York Knicks
1951 - Rochester Royals … 4–3 … New York Knicks
1950 - Minneapolis Lakers … 4–2 … Syracuse Nationals
1949 - Minneapolis Lakers … 4-2 … Washington Capitols
1948 - Baltimore Bullets … 4–2 … Philadelphia Warriors
1947 - Chicago Stags … 1-4 … Philadelphia Warriors

NBA Kings

Played as:
* Sacramento Kings (NBA, 1986-present) - 9 Playoff Appearances
* Kansas City Kings (NBA, 1976-1985) - 4 Playoff Appearances
* KC-Omaha Kings (NBA, 1973-1975) - 1 Playoff Appearance
* Cincinnati Royals (NBA, 1958-1972) - 7 Playoff Appearances
* Rochester Royals (NBA, 1950-1957) - 1 Championship and 6 Playoff Appearances
* Rochester Royals (BAA, 1949-1949) - 1 Playoff Appearance

4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
4/24/05 NBA Playoff Preview--Western Conference

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NBA Suns

Played as:
* Phoenix Suns (NBA, 1969-present) - 25 Playoff Appearances

5/23/06 NBA Playoffs 2006--Conference Finals
5/12/06 NBA Playoffs 2006 Round 2
4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
5/24/2005 NBA Conference Finals
5/8/2005 NBA Playoff Preview--Round 2
4/24/2005 NBA Playoff Preview--Western Conference

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NBA Lakers

Played as:
* Los Angeles Lakers (NBA, 1961-present) - 9 Championships and 41 Playoff Appearances
* Minneapolis Lakers (NBA, 1950-1960) - 4 Championships and 10 Playoff Appearances
* Minneapolis Lakers (BAA, 1949-1949) - 1 Championship and 1 Playoff Apperance

4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
6/15/05 Phil Jackson Returning to Coach Lakers

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NBA Clippers

Played as:
* Los Angeles Clippers (NBA, 1985-present) - 3 Playoff Appearances
* San Diego Clippers (NBA, 1979-1984)
* Buffalo Braves (NBA, 1971-1978) - 3 Playoff Appearances

5/12/06 NBA Playoffs 2006 Round 2
4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs

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NBA Warriors

Played as:
* Golden State Warriors (NBA, 1972-present) - 1 Championship and 10 Playoff Appearances
* San Francisco Warriors (NBA, 1963-1971) - 5 Playoff Appearances
* Philadelphia Warriors (NBA, 1950-1962) - 1 Championship and 9 Playoff Appearances
* Philadelphia Warriors (BAA, 1947-1949) - 1 Championship and 3 Playoff Appearances

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NBA Jazz

Played as:
* Utah Jazz (NBA, 1980-present) - 20 Playoff Appearances
* New Orleans Jazz (NBA, 1975-1979)

6/28/05 Jazz trade to 3rd pick overall

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NBA Supersonics

Played as:
* Seattle Supersonics (NBA, 1968-present) - 1 Championship and 22 Playoff Appearances

5/8/2005 NBA Playoff Preview--Round 2
4/24/2005 NBA Playoff Preview--Western Conference

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NBA Trail Blazers

Played as:
* Portland Trail Blazers (NBA, 1971-present) - 1 Championship and 26 Playoff Appearances

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NBA Timberwolves

Played as:
* Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA, 1990-present) - 8 Playoff Appearances

2/27/06 NBA Fan Sees Stars and Hears Ka-Ching!!!

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NBA Nuggets

Played as:
* Denver Nuggets (NBA, 1977-present) - 16 Playoff Appearances
* Denver Nuggets (ABA, 1975-1976) - 2 Playoff Appearances
* Denver Rockets (ABA, 1968-1974) - 7 Playoff Appearances

4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
4/24/05 NBA Playoff Preview--Western Conference

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NBA Spurs

Played as:
* San Antonio Spurs (NBA, 1977-present) - 3 Championships and 25 Playoff Appearances
* San Antonio Spurs (ABA, 1974-1976) - 3 Playoff Appearances
* Dallas Chaparrals (ABA, 1968-1973) - 4 Playoff Appearances
* Texas Chaparrals (ABA, 1971-1971) - 1 Playoff Appearance

5/12/06 NBA Playoffs 2006 Round 2
4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
6/23/05 NBA Champions are crowned
6/9/05 NBA Finals Preview
5/24/2005 NBA Conference Finals
5/8/2005 NBA Playoff Preview--Round 2
4/24/2005 NBA Playoff Preview--Western Conference

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NBA Hornets

Played as:
* New Orleans Hornets (NBA, 2003-present) - 2 Playoff Appearances
* Charlotte Hornets (NBA, 1989-2002) - 7 Playoff Appearances

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NBA Grizzlies

Played as:
* Memphis Grizzlies (NBA, 2002-present) - 2 Playoff Appearances
* Vancouver Grizzlies (NBA, 1996-2001)

4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
4/24/05 NBA Playoff Preview--Western Conference

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NBA Rockets

Played as:
* Houston Rockets (NBA, 1972-present) - 2 Championships and 22 Playoff Appearances
* San Diego Rockets (NBA, 1968-1971) - 1 Playoff Appearance

4/24/2005 NBA Playoff Preview--Western Conference

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NBA Mavericks

Played as:
* Dallas Mavericks (NBA, 1981-present) - 11 Playoff Appearances

6/5/06 2006 NBA Finals
5/23/06 NBA Playoffs 2006--Conference Finals
5/12/06 NBA Playoffs 2006 Round 2
4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
5/8/05 NBA Playoff Preview--Round 2
4/24/05 NBA Playoff Preview--Western Conference

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Western Conference

Southwest

Northwest

Southeast

NBA Wizards

Played as:
* Washington Wizards (NBA, 1998-present) - 1 Playoff Appearance
* Washington Bullets (NBA, 1975-1997) - 1 Championship and 13 Playoff Appearances
* Capital Bullets (NBA, 1974-1974) - 1 Playoff Appearance
* Baltimore Bullets (NBA, 1964-1973) - 7 Playoff Appearances
* Chicago Zephyrs (NBA, 1963-1963)
* Chicago Packers (NBA, 1962-1962)

4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
5/8/05 NBA Playoff Preview--Round 2
4/24/05 NBA Playoff Preview--Eastern Conference

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NBA Magic

Played as:
* Orlando Magic (NBA, 1990-present) - 8 Playoff Appearances

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NBA Heat

Played as:
* Miami Heat (NBA, 1989-present) - 10 Playoff Appearances

6/26/06 NBA Finals winner
6/5/06 2006 NBA Finals
5/23/06 NBA Playoffs 2006--Conference Finals
5/12/06 NBA Playoffs 2006 Round 2
4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
5/24/05 NBA Conference Finals
5/8/05 NBA Playoff Preview--Round 2
4/24/05 NBA Playoff Preview--Eastern Conference

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NBA Bobcats

Played as:
* Charlotte Bobcats (NBA, 2005-present)

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NBA Hawks

Played as:
* Atlanta Hawks (NBA, 1969-present) - 23 Playoff Appearances
* St. Louis Hawks (NBA, 1956-1968) - 1 Championship and 12 Playoff Appearances
* Milwaukee Hawks (NBA, 1952-1955)
* Tri-Cities Blackhawks (NBA, 1950-1951) - 1 Playoff Appearance
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NBA Bucks

Played as:
* Milwaukee Bucks (NBA, 1969-present) - 1 Championship and 24 Playoff Appearances

4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
6/29/05 With the first pick of the 2005 NBA Draft

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NBA Pacers

Played as:
* Indiana Pacers (NBA, 1977-present) - 17 Playoff Appearances
* Indiana Pacers (ABA, 1968-1976) - 3 Championships and 9 Playoff Appearances

4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
5/8/05 NBA Playoff Preview--Round 2
4/24/05 NBA Playoff Preview--Eastern Conference

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NBA Pistons

Played as:
* Detroit Pistons (NBA, 1958-present) - 3 Championships and 28 Playoff Appearances
* Fort Wayne Pistons (NBA, 1950-1957) - 7 Playoff Appearances
* Fort Wayne Pistons (BAA, 1949-1949)

7/5/06 Power Shift in the East
5/23/06 NBA Playoffs 2006--Conference Finals
5/12/06 NBA Playoffs 2006 Round 2
4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
6/28/05 Jazz trade to 3rd pick overall
6/9/05 NBA Finals Preview
5/24/2005 NBA Conference Finals
5/8/2005 NBA Playoff Preview--Round 2
4/24/2005 NBA Playoff Preview--Eastern Conference

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NBA Cavaliers

Played as:
* Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA, 1971-present) - 13 Playoff Appearances

5/12/06 NBA Playoffs 2006 Round 2
4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs

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NBA Bulls

Played as:
* Chicago Bulls (NBA, 1967-present) - 6 Championships and 25 Playoff Appearances

7/5/06 Power Shift in the East
4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
4/24/2005 NBA Playoff Preview--Eastern Conference

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NBA Raptors

Played as:
* Toronto Raptors (NBA, 1996-present) - 3 Playoff Appearances

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NBA 76ers

Played as:
* Philadelphia 76ers (NBA, 1964-present) - 2 Championships and 29 Playoff Appearances
* Syracuse Nationals (NBA, 1950-1963) - 1 Championship and 14 Playoff Appearances

4/24/2005 NBA Playoff Preview--Eastern Conference

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NBA Knicks

Played as:
* New York Knickerbockers (NBA, 1950-present) - 2 Championships and 35 Playoff Appearances
* New York Knickerbockers (BAA, 1947-1949) - 3 Playoff Appearances

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NBA Nets

Played as:
* New Jersey Nets (NBA, 1978-playoff) - 14 Playoff Appearances
* New York Nets (NBA, 1977-1977)
* New York Nets (ABA, 1969-1976) - 2 Championships and 7 Playoff Appearances
* New Jersey Americans (ABA, 1968-1968)

5/12/06 NBA Playoffs 2006 Round 2
4/24/06 2006 NBA Playoffs
4/24/05 NBA Playoff Preview--Eastern Conference

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NBA Celtics

Played as:
* Boston Celtics (NBA, 1950-present) - 16 Championships and 44 Playoff Appearances
* Boston Celtics (BAA, 1947-1949) - 1 Playoff Appearance

4/24/2005 NBA Playoff Preview--Eastern Conference

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Eastern Conference

Atlantic

Central

Southeast