Who made the 2016 NBA playoffs?
2016 NBA playoffs
| Dates | April 16–June 19, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Cleveland Cavaliers (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Golden State Warriors (8th finals appearance) |
| Semifinalists | Toronto Raptors Oklahoma City Thunder |
| ← 2015 2017 → |
What teams were in the 2016 Finals?
2016 NBA Finals Cavaliers vs. Warriors
- League Champion: Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Finals MVP: LeBron James (29.7 / 11.3 / 8.9)
- 2016 Playoff Leaders:
- PTS: Klay Thompson (582)
- TRB: Draymond Green (228)
- AST: Russell Westbrook (198)
- WS: LeBron James (4.7)
Did Lakers make playoffs 2016?
Despite not making it to the playoffs, the Lakers managed to improve nine wins with an 26–56 record on their franchise worst 17–65 record from the year before. Following the season, D’Angelo Russell was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, Nick Young signed with the Golden State Warriors, and Metta World Peace retired.
Who won in 2016 NBA?
Cleveland Cavaliers2016 NBA Finals / Champion
What happened in the 2016 NBA Playoffs?
The 2016 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2015–16 season. The tournament ended with the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the defending NBA champion and Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors 4 games to 3 after the Warriors led the series 3 games to 1.
Who won the NBA Finals 2017?
The tournament ended with the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the defending NBA champion and Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors 4 games to 3 after the Warriors led the series 3 games to 1. In the NBA Finals, LeBron James was named NBA Finals MVP .
How many games did the Warriors win in the playoffs?
The Golden State Warriors entered the playoffs with the best regular-season record in NBA history. The Warriors won 73 games, breaking the previous record of 72 wins set by the Chicago Bulls in the 1995–96 season. Golden State appeared in their fourth consecutive postseason for the first time since making six straight appearances from 1947–52.
Who was the first Eastern Conference team to make the playoffs?
The Cleveland Cavaliers became the first Eastern Conference team to clinch a playoff spot on March 18, 2016. ^ a b c d Miami won the Southeast Division over Atlanta and Charlotte, and therefore clinched the #3 seed, by having the best record of the three teams in games against each other (5–3 record vs. Atlanta & Charlotte).