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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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