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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. A best-of-seven playoff series starting on June 4 and concluding on June 14, 2009, 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.