On This Date: May 15

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• Sunday, May 15, 2022

  The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.

  The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns 123-90 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.

• Monday, May 15, 2017

  The Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards 115-105 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.

• Sunday, May 15, 2016

  The Toronto Raptors defeated the Miami Heat 116-89 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.

• Friday, May 15, 2015

  The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 94-91 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.

  The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 108-95 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.

• Thursday, May 15, 2014

  The Indiana Pacers defeated the Washington Wizards 93-80 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.

  The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 104-98 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.

• Wednesday, May 15, 2013

  The Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 94-91 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

  The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 88-84 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

• Sunday, May 15, 2011

  The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 105-90 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.

• Tuesday, May 15, 2007

  The Utah Jazz defeated the Golden State Warriors 100-87 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

• Saturday, May 15, 2004

  The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 88-76 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.

• Thursday, May 15, 2003

  The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 110-82 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.

• Wednesday, May 15, 2002

  The New Jersey Nets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 103-95 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

• Saturday, May 15, 1999

  The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 101-91 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-1 series win.

  The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-88 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 3-1 series win.

  The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 92-85 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 3-1 series win.

• Wednesday, May 15, 1996

  The Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 96-88 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

• Tuesday, May 15, 1990

  The Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks 95-84 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

  The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106-103 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

• Monday, May 15, 1989

  The Detroit Pistons defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 96-94 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-0 series win.

• Tuesday, May 15, 1984

  Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers dished out 24 assists in a 118-102 win over the Phoenix Suns.

  Magic Johnson sets a record for most assists in a playoff game with 24, in a win over the Suns

• Saturday, May 15, 1982

  The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 128-123 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-0 series win.