Who was in the NBA Finals in 2003?
Jump to navigation Jump to search. The 2003 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association’s 2002–03 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs defeating the Eastern Conference champion New Jersey Nets, 4 games to 2, in the NBA Finals.
Who are the remaining players from the 2003 NBA draft?
Out of the entire draft, only Nick Collison has played his entire career for the team that drafted him and also retired his number. As of 2021, the only remaining active players from the 2003 draft class are LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony . LeBron James was one of the most anticipated first overall draft picks in the history of the sport.
Who was the Western Conference champion in 2003?
The Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs played the Eastern Conference champion New Jersey Nets for the title, with the Spurs holding home court advantage. The series was played under a best-of-seven format. The Spurs defeated the Nets to win the series 4–2.
When did Robert Horry win three NBA Finals?
Kerr won three with the Chicago Bulls (1996–98) and another with the Spurs in 1999. Robert Horry won two with the Houston Rockets (1994–95) and three with the LA Lakers (2000–02), and later went on to win two more with the Spurs in 2005 and 2007.
What was the Pistons deficit in the 2003 NBA Playoffs?
The Pistons became the 7th team in NBA history to overcome a 3–1 series deficit. This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Magic winning the first meeting. In Game 3, Rodney Rogers hits the game winner with 2 seconds left.
Who was the third NBA team to force a Game 7?
The Trail Blazers became the third NBA team to force a Game 7 after being down 0–3. This was the third playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Trail Blazers winning the first two meetings. This was the first playoff meeting between the Lakers and the Timberwolves.