On This Date: June 8
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Friday, June 8, 2018
The Golden State Warriors won their 6th NBA championship with a 108-85 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Sunday, June 8, 1986
The Boston Celtics won their 16th NBA championship with a 114-97 win over the Houston Rockets.
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Tuesday, June 8, 1982
The Los Angeles Lakers won their 8th NBA championship with a 114-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Monday, June 8, 1981
Otis Birdsong was traded from the Kansas City Kings to the New Jersey Nets.
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Tuesday, June 8, 1976
The Houston Rockets selected John Lucas with the first overall pick in the 1976 NBA draft.
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