| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 20–June 20, 2013 |
| Season | 2012–13 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Miami Heat (3rd title) |
| Runner-up | San Antonio Spurs |
| Semifinalists | |
The 2013 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2012–13 season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat defeating the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals. LeBron James was named NBA Finals MVP.