On This Date: May 31

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• Thursday, May 31, 2018

  LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers scored 51 points in a 124-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

• Saturday, May 31, 2014

  The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.

• Monday, May 31, 2004

  The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 96-90 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.

• Friday, May 31, 2002

  The New Jersey Nets defeated the Boston Celtics 96-88 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.

• Sunday, May 31, 1998

  The Chicago Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers 88-83 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-3 series win.

• Tuesday, May 31, 1994

  The Houston Rockets defeated the Utah Jazz 94-83 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-1 series win.

• Monday, May 31, 1993

  Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls scored 54 points in a 105-95 win over the New York Knicks.

• Thursday, May 31, 1990

  The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Phoenix Suns 112-109 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.

• Tuesday, May 31, 1988

  Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers dished out 20 assists in a 119-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

• Tuesday, May 31, 1983

  The Philadelphia 76ers won their 3rd NBA championship with a 115-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.