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What team did the Mavericks defeat in the 2006 Western Conference Finals to earn their first trip to the NBA Finals?
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In the 2006 Western Conference Finals the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns 4 games to 2, to advance to the NBA Finals.
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Which NBA teams have come back after being down 3-0 in a playoff series?
The Boston Red Sox baseball team came back from 3-0 to defeat the New York Yankees in the AL Championship series in 2004, 4 games to 3. The 1974-75 New York Islanders came back from a 3-0 deficit against the Pittsburgh Penguins to win the series, and almost did it again against the Philadelphia Flyers, tying that series 3-3, but losing game 7. The 1941-42 Toronto Maple Leafs actually came back from down 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals against Detroit, coming back to win the Stanley Cup. And of course the 2009-10 Flyers against the Boston Bruins.
When was the last time a game 7 in the Stanley cup finals went to overtime?
1954: Tony Leswick helped Detroit Red Wings defeat Montreal Canadiens
What was the major objective of the Western Allies following World War 2?
They wanted to defeat Europe by invasion.
What was a major turning point for the Roman Empire?
It's defeat of rival Carthage for control of Western Europe.
Who won the last five nba finals and who did they defeat?
The last five NBA champions and the teams they defeated: 2008 - Boston Celtics defeated Los Angeles Lakers 4-2 2007 - San Antonio Spurs defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 2006 - Miami Heat defeated Dallas Mavericks 4-2 2005 - San Antonio Spurs defeated Detroit Pistons 4-3 2004 - Detroit Pistons defeated Los Angeles Lakers 4-1
What team did the Red Wings defeat in 2007 western conference finals?
In the 2007 playoffs, the Detroit Red Wings were defeated by the Anaheim Ducks.
What team did the 76ers defeat in the 2001 Eastern Conference Finals to advance to their most recent appearance in the NBA Finals?
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Sixers in a game 7 by a score of 108-91.
Who did the Lakers defeat in the 2003 NBA finals?
As a matter of fact the Los-Angeles Lakers did not make the finals in 2003. They lost to the San Antonio Spurs that year in the Western Conference Semifinals 4 games to 2. The same Spurs went on to win the NBA championship, after defeating the New Jersey Nets 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals. It was considered the beginning of the end for the Lakers team that dominated the league the previous three seasons, with Shaq and Bryant leading the way for their team.
Which country did netherland defeat to enter the finals?
Germany
Who did the LA Laker defeat in the 2000 NBA Finals in which would become the first of their three part?
The 2000 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 1999-2000 National Basketball Association season. The Los Angeles Lakers of the Western Conference took on the Indiana Pacers of the Eastern Conference for the title, with the Lakers holding home court advantage. The series is played under a best-of-seven format, so the first team to collect four game victories wins the series.The Lakers won the series 4 games to 2. Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal was named the Most Valuable Player of the series. Until 2008, this was the last NBA Finals where both number one seeds from each conference faced off
Who did the Pistons defeat to reach the NBA Finals in 1988?
Boston Celtics
What team did the Spurs defeat in the 2005 NBA Finals?
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons in the 2005 NBA finals
What nba teams have come back after being down 3 games to 1?
• 2006: The Phoenix Suns started the 2006 playoffs by falling behind, 3-1, to the Los Angeles Lakers before winning the series. They won the next round against the Los Angeles Clippers before losing in the conference finals to the Dallas Mavericks. Phoenix (54-28 during the regular season) had the homecourt advantage over the Lakers (45-37). Phoenix star: league MVP Steve Nash. • 2003: The Detroit Pistons trailed the Orlando Magic, 3-1, but came back to win the Eastern Conference first-round matchup. The Pistons also won in the next round before losing in the conference finals. The Pistons (50-32) enjoyed the homecourt advantage over Orlando (42-40). Detroit defender: NBA defensive player of the year Ben Wallace. • 1997: The Miami Heat came back to defeat the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but lost in the next round despite a 61-win regular season. Miami (61-21) had the homecourt advantage over New York (57-25). Miami scoring leader: Tim Hardaway. • 1995: The underdog Houston Rockets rallied to defeat the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference semifinals, and then went on the win the NBA championship. During the regular season, Phoenix (59-23) was 12 games better than Houston (47-35). Houston starting lineup included current TNT analyst Kenny Smith. • 1981: The Boston Celtics stormed back to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference finals en route to the NBA title. Boston and Philadelphia had tied for the best record in the East that year at 62-20, but Boston had the homecourt for Game 7. Boston star: Larry Bird. • 1979: The Washington Bullets rallied to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in the Eastern Conference finals, before losing to the Seattle Supersonics in the NBA finals. Washington (54-28) had the homecourt advantage over San Antonio (48-34). Washington star: Elvin Hayes. • 1970: The Los Angeles Lakers came back to defeat the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference semifinals and then advanced to the NBA finals before losing to the New York Knicks. During the regular season, the Lakers (46-36) had a better record than Phoenix (39-43). Laker stars: Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor. • 1968: The Boston Celtics rallied to defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers to win the Eastern Conference finals and then went on to win the NBA championship. The Celtics did this despite having to win Game 7 in Philadelphia. The 76ers (62-20) had a better record than Boston (54-28) during the regular season. Boston stars: Bill Russell and John Havlicek
Which year did the Boston bruins defeat the st lowest blues in the finals?
1970
When was Michael Jordan's first Eastern Conference Championship?
Michael Jordan's first Eastern Conference Championship was in the 1990-91 NBA season. That season the Bulls swept the Detroit Pistons 4 games to 0, to go on to the NBA Finals, were they would defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 1 and win the NBA Championship.
Who did the bulls defeat in each of their finals?
Lakers, Trailblazers, suns, sonics, jazz, jazz.
Up to 2009 which country has suffered the heaviest defeat at the world cup finals?
new zealand
