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Basketball Thoughts & Analysis
Since 2019, giving opinion and news on the NBA and the game of basketball.


This Date in NBA Finals History: James Worthy’s Game 7 Triple-Double Leads Lakers over Pistons in 1988
Cover photo: James Worthy holds the ball in the post against Dennis Rodman. Photo credit: Richard Mackson, USA Today Sports. In the 1982...
Jake C
Jun 2111 min read


This Date in NBA Finals History: Miami Heat Win Game 6 in 2006, Secure First Championship
Photo: Dwyane Wade celebrates as the Miami Heat win Game 6 of the 2006 NBA Finals, clinching the franchise’s first title. Photo credit:...
Jake C
Jun 206 min read


This Date in NBA Finals History: Los Angeles Lakers Defeat Indiana Pacers in Game 6 in 2000 to Win First of Three Consecutive Championships
Cover photo: Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers posts up on Reggie Miller of the Indiana Pacers during the 2000 NBA Finals. Photo...
Jake C
Jun 196 min read


This Date in NBA Finals History: Game 5 in 1994, Interrupted by OJ Simpson Car Chase, Sees Patrick Ewing Block Eight Shots in 91-84 Knicks’ Win
Cover photo: Patrick Ewing of the New York Knicks posts up Hakeem Olajuwon of the Houston Rockets during action in Game 3 of the 1994 NBA...
Jake C
Jun 1715 min read


This Date in NBA Finals History: Chicago Bulls Defeat Seattle SuperSonics in Game 6 of the 1996 NBA Finals for Fourth Championship
Cover photo: Shawn Kemp of the Seattle SuperSonics and Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls fight for position during the 1996 NBA Finals...
Jake C
Jun 166 min read


This Date in NBA Finals History: Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan Win Sixth Championship
Photo credit: Fernando Medina, 1998 NBAE, Getty Images. On June 14, 1998, 27 years ago today, the Chicago Bulls had a 3-2 NBA Finals lead...
Jake C
Jun 1411 min read


This Date in NBA Finals History: LeBron, Kyrie Pour In 41 Each in Game 5 at Oracle to Extend Series
Photo credit: MediaNews Group, Getty Images, San Jose Mercury News. In the 2015-16 season, the Golden Warriors set a new NBA record for...
Jake C
Jun 139 min read


This Date in NBA Finals History: Boston Celtics Comeback from 24 Points Down in Game 4 in 2008
Photo credit: John W. McDonough, Sports Illustrated. 17 years ago, the Boston Celtics won their 17th championship with a 131-92...
Jake C
Jun 129 min read


This Date in NBA Finals History: Michael Jordan Leads Chicago Bulls to First Title in 1991
Photo credit: Andrew D. Bernstein, 1991 NBAE, Getty Images Seven years prior to his Salt Lake sendoff when he cashed an ice cold...
Jake C
Jun 126 min read


This Date in NBA Finals History: Michael Jordan Scores 38 with the Flu in Game 5
Photo credit: Andrew D. Bernstein, NBE, Getty Images In 1997, Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz won his first of two Most Valuable Player...
Jake C
Jun 114 min read


This Date in NBA Finals History: Michael Jordan’s 42 Points Allows Bulls to Take 2-0 Lead on Phoenix Suns in 1993
Photo credit: Andrew D. Bernstein, NBAE, Getty Images The 1993 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns included both the...
Jake C
Jun 114 min read
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