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| Dates | June 3–17 | |||||||||
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| MVP | Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers) | |||||||||
| Hall of Famers | Celtics: Ray Allen (2018) Kevin Garnett (2020) Paul Pierce (2021) Lakers: Kobe Bryant (2020) Pau Gasol (2023) Coaches: Phil Jackson (2007) | |||||||||
| Eastern finals | Celtics defeated Magic, 4–2 | |||||||||
| Western finals | Lakers defeated Suns, 4–2 | |||||||||
The 2010 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2009–10 season and conclusion of the season's playoffs, held from June 3 to 17, 2010. A best-of-seven playoff series, it was contested between the Western Conference champion and defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers, and the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics. It was their twelfth Finals meeting overall.
The Lakers earned home court advantage for finishing the regular season with a better record. After the Lakers won the opening game at home, the Celtics led 3–2 entering Game 6 before the Lakers won the next two games. Kobe Bryant was named the Most Valuable Player of the Finals for the second consecutive year.