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| Dates | June 4–14 | |||||||||
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| MVP | Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers) | |||||||||
| Hall of Famers | Lakers: Kobe Bryant (2020) Pau Gasol (2023) Coaches: Phil Jackson (2007) | |||||||||
| Eastern finals | Magic defeated Cavaliers, 4–2 | |||||||||
| Western finals | Lakers defeated Nuggets, 4–2 | |||||||||
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The 2009 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2008–09 season and the conclusion of the season's playoffs, played from June 4th through the 14th, 2009. A best-of-seven playoff series, it was contested between the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers, and the Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic.[1] The Lakers were heavily favored to win the championship over the Magic.[2]
The Lakers defeated the Magic, four games to one, to win the franchise's 15th NBA championship. Kobe Bryant was named the Finals MVP. The Orlando Magic's Game 3 victory was the first win in an NBA Finals game in franchise history; they were previously swept in 1995 by the Houston Rockets.
- ^ "2009 NBA Finals – Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ "2009 NBA Playoffs Series Prices". Sports Odds History. Retrieved May 28, 2021.