On This Date: May 27

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• Monday, May 27, 2024

  2-time NBA All-Star Bill Walton died at the age of 71.

  The Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers 105-102 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-0 series win.

• Sunday, May 27, 2018

  The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Boston Celtics 87-79 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-3 series win.

• Friday, May 27, 2016

  The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 113-87 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.

• Wednesday, May 27, 2015

  The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 104-90 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-1 series win.

  James Harden sets a record for most turnovers in a playoff game with 12, in a loss to the Warriors

• Monday, May 27, 2013

  The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 93-86 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-0 series win.

• Sunday, May 27, 2001

  The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 111-82 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-0 series win.

• Thursday, May 27, 1999

  The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz 92-80 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.

• Monday, May 27, 1996

  The Chicago Bulls defeated the Orlando Magic 106-101 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-0 series win.

• Monday, May 27, 1991

  The Chicago Bulls defeated the Detroit Pistons 115-94 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-0 series win.