Every year, the NBA ( National Basketball Association) releases an annual series of the NBA finals. In this championship, all basketball teams come face-to-face to compete against each other. The game is implemented in the best-of-seven format, in which the team that wins the majority of the seven games is declared the winner. The winners are respected with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
Two divisions compete with each other in the championship- the Eastern Division and the Western Division. With an advantage of 41-36, the Eastern division is leading the Western division.
Now, let’s take a look at the NBA champions of the last 10 years, since 2020.
LIST OF NBA CHAMPIONS LAST 10 YEARS
Below is the list of the NBA champions Last 10 years since 2020, their competitors, and their win-loss ratio:
| YEAR | WINNER | COMPETITOR | WINNING RATIO |
| 2024 | Boston Celtics | Dallas Mavericks | 4-1 |
| 2023 | Denver Nuggets | Miami Heat | 4-1 |
| 2022 | Golden State Warriors | Boston Celtics | 4-2 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Bucks | Phoenix Suns | 4-2 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Lakers | Miami Heat | 4-2 |
| 2019 | Toronto Raptors | Golden State Warriors | 4-2 |
| 2018 | Golden State Warriors | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4-0 |
| 2017 | Golden State Warriors | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4-1 |
| 2016 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Golden State Warriors | 4-3 |
| 2015 | Golden State Warriors | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4-2 |
*This data is collected from the official site of the NBA.
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IMPLICATIONS FROM THE LIST OF NBA CHAMPIONS
From the data, we can give numerous implications. One of them is that Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers give each other a tough competition. We can observe the pattern of the wins and loss from 2015-2018. In the four consequent years, they had a face-off with each other.
On the other hand, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers give each other a tough time, if we go down the win streaks of both the teams. The Boston Celtics has a win streak of 18 matches with 5 losses, while Los Angeles Lakers have a win streak of 17 matches with 15 losses. Together they have a win ratio of 9-3.
From the pattern, we can say that the leading teams in the NBA are- the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, etc.
THE BOSTON CELTICS
The Boston Celtics is a part of the Eastern Conference. They made their arrival in the season with an approximate record of 18-21. The head coach of the team is Ime Udoka. The team members include- Jaylen Brown, Mallik Fitts, Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet, AI Horford(C), Juwan Morgan, Aaron Nesmith, Payton Pritchard, Matt Ryan(TW), Markus Smart(C), Jayson Tatum,
| Nik Stauskas, Daniel Theis, Brodic Thomas,Derrick White, Grant Williams, and Robert III Williams. Currently, their win-loss ratio is 51-31, which is just below the Miami Heat who have their ratio as 53-29. LOS ANGELES LAKERS The team is a part of the Western Conference. Bill Sharman is the head coach of the team. The team members are- Elgin Bayer, Wilt Chamberlain, Jim Cleamons, Leroy Ellis, Keith Erickson, Gail Goodrich, Happy Hairston, Jim McMillian, Pat Riley, Flynn Robinson, John Q. Trap, and Jerry West. The team is facing a downfall after the arrival of the Boston Celtics. They have lost the NBA title 6 times in the last 8 years. However, the team has a win-loss ratio of 69-13 and is the topmost team in the Western Conference. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS This team is a part of the Western Conference, Pacific Division. The head coach of the team is Al Attles. The team members are- Rick Barry, Butch Beard, Steve Bracey, Bill Bridges, Derrek Dickey, Charles Dudley, Charles Johnson, Jeff Mullins, Clifford Ray, Phil Smith, and Jamaal Wilkes. |
The team stands on the top in the Pacific division of the Western Conference. In addition, their win-loss ratio is 48-34. Rick Barry was awarded the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award.
MIAMI HEAT
This team is a part of the Eastern Conference, Southeast Division. The head coach of the team is Stan Van Gundy. The team members are- Derek Anderson, Shandon Anderson, Earl Barron, Michael Doleac, Udonis Haslem, Jason, Kapono, Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O’Neal, Gary Payton, James Posey, Wayne Simien, Dwyane Wade, Antione Walker, Jason Williams, and Dorell Wright.
The team is standing on the top of the southeast division. In addition, it has a win-loss ratio of 52-30.
CONCLUSION
The NBA Finals is a testament for all the teams competing to prove themselves in the championship. Through this, they can show their dedication towards their field and also their strategies and hardwork during the year.
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FAQs
- Which finals MVP was known for a surprising defensive performance in 2015?
Ans. Andre Iguodala from the Golden State Warriors was known for the surprising defensive performance in 2015.
- Who was the key player behind the Toronto Raptors’ first NBA title in 2019?
Ans. Kawhi Leonard
- Which team has won their first-ever NBA title in the last 10 years?
Ans. Denver Nuggets won their first-ever NBA Title in 2023.
- What happened to Luka Doncic after the Finals?
Ans. After the finals, Luka Doncic was traded with the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal.
