Who Won 2010 NBA Finals
The final score of the decisive Game 7 was 83-79 in favor of the Lakers. This dramatic rally from a fourth-quarter deficit marked the Lakers' 16th NBA championship.
The 2010 NBA Finals was a thrilling chapter in the storied history of basketball. The championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2009–10 season, held from June 3 to June 17, 2010, saw the Western Conference champion and defending champion Los Angeles Lakers face off against the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics. This was their twelfth Finals meeting overall, adding another layer of intensity to the competition.
The Lakers' Triumph
In an electrifying Game 7, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 13-point deficit in the third quarter to send the Boston Celtics packing. The Lakers, who were heavily favored, won the opening game on their home court. Despite the Celtics leading 3–2 entering Game 6, Los Angeles rallied to win the next two games, securing their victory in the 2010 NBA Finals.
Kobe Bryant: The Most Valuable Player
Kobe Bryant, the Lakers' star player, was named the Most Valuable Player of the Finals for the second consecutive year. His performance throughout the series was nothing short of spectacular, with an average of 28.6 points per game. Bryant's leadership and skill played a crucial role in the Lakers' victory, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
The Final Score
The final score of the decisive Game 7 was 83-79 in favor of the Lakers. This dramatic rally from a fourth-quarter deficit marked the Lakers' 16th NBA championship. The victory was particularly sweet as it was the Lakers' first Game 7 win over the Celtics in Finals history.
The Aftermath
The 2010 NBA Finals victory brought the Lakers' franchise NBA championship total to 16, second only to the Celtics' 17 championships. This win also marked the 11th title for the team since moving from Minneapolis in 1960, and it was the franchise's fifth Finals win in eleven seasons.
Lakers head coach Phil Jackson earned his 11th title, further extending his record for most championships earned by an NBA coach. Kobe Bryant won his second consecutive NBA Finals MVP Award, later stating that this championship win was the "sweetest" because it was against the longtime, storied rivals and was the toughest series by far.