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2017 NBA Playoffs
The 2017 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the 2016-17 NBA season, which began on April 15, 2017 and concluded on June 12, 2017. It concluded with the Golden State Warriors defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals, their third consecutive meeting in the Finals. Kevin Durant was named the NBA Finals MVP in his first year on the team. The Warriors set the record for the longest playoff winning streak (15) and the best record (16–1) in NBA playoff history. Overview Western Conference * The Golden State Warriors clinched the best record in the league for 3rd straight season and entered their fifth consecutive postseason for the first time since making six straight appearances from 1947–52'. * The San Antonio Spurs entered their 20th consecutive postseason, including back-to-back 60+ wins for the first time in franchise history. However, they were swept by the Golden State Warriors in the Conference Finals after Kawhi Leonard’s ankle injury in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016–17 Oklahoma City Thunder Season
The 2016–17 Oklahoma City Thunder season was the 9th season of the franchise in Oklahoma City and the 51st in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On the April 9, Russell Westbrook broke the record of Oscar Robertson of most triple-doubles in a season with 42. Westbrook would go on to be named the League's MVP in June. The Thunder would finish the regular season with a 47–35 record, securing the 6th seed. In the playoffs, they faced off against the Houston Rockets in the First Round, in which they lost in five games. This was the Thunder's first season since 2006–07 without Kevin Durant, as he left the Thunder and signed with the Golden State Warriors. Previous season The Thunder finished the 2015–16 season 55–27 to finish in first place in the Northwest Division, third in the Western Conference and qualified for the playoffs. Last season featured the Thunder making their fourth conference finals appearance since relocating to Oklahoma City before falling to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016–17 Indiana Pacers Season
The 2016–17 NBA season, 2016–17 Indiana Pacers season was Indiana's 50th season as a franchise and 41st season in the National Basketball Association, NBA. On May 5, 2016, despite making the playoffs, Pacers' president Larry Bird announced that Frank Vogel's contract would not be renewed, citing a need for "a new voice" to lead the players. On May 16, 2016, the Pacers promoted their assistant head coach Nate McMillan to become their new head coach. The Pacers would make it to the playoffs, securing the 7th seed. They met the 2nd seeded defending NBA champion 2016-17 Cleveland Cavaliers season, Cleveland Cavaliers in the First Round, in which they were swept in four games. On April 28, 2017, Larry Bird stepped down as the President of the Indiana Pacers. On June 30, 2017, following the season, Paul George was traded to the 2017-18 Oklahoma City Thunder season, Oklahoma City Thunder. NBA draft Roster Standings Division Conference Game log Preseason ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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