2019 NBA playoffs
The 2019 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2018–19 season. The playoffs began on April 13 and ended on June 13 with the Eastern Conference champion Toronto Raptors defeating the two-time defending NBA champion and Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors in 4 games to 2 to win their first title in franchise history. Kawhi Leonard was named the NBA Finals MVP for the first time since 2014.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 13 – June 13, 2019 |
| Season | 2018–19 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Toronto Raptors (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Golden State Warriors |
| Semifinalists | |
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this was the last postseason until 2022 to be played in its traditional April through June schedule. This was also the last NBA finals feathering coaches wearing formal business attire, as the business attire for coaches was completely abandoned following the Covid-19 pandemic.