2010 NBA Finals
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 and the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics. It was their twelfth Finals meeting overall.
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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 Los Angeles Lakers earned home court advantage for finishing the regular season with a better record. Though the Lakers were heavily favored and won the opening game on their home court, the Celtics led 3–2 entering Game 6 before Los Angeles rallied to win the next two games. Bryant was named Most Valuable Player of the Finals for the second consecutive year.