The Thunder clinched their playoff berth for the eight time in the last nine seasons with a win over the Miami Heat in a rematch of the 2012 Finals on April 9, 2018. They finished the regular season with 48–34, which clinched the 4th seed.
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What was the old NBA playoff format?
1950: The BAA was renamed as the National Basketball Association (NBA). With a three-division setup, 12 teams now qualified for the playoffs, with the top four teams from each division meeting in the best-of-3 division semifinals. … The division finals was extended to a best-of-5 format.
When did kd leave OKC?
No. 7 – Brooklyn Nets
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2007–2016
2016–2019
2019–present
Career highlights and awards
Why did the NBA change the finals format?
The NBA adopted the format for the finals in 1985 at the behest of Celtics demigod Red Auerbach, who pushed for it in an effort to cut down on cross-country travel — flying back and forth from Boston to L.A. just wasn’t for Red.
When did Russell Westbrook leave OKC?
2016-17
What did LeBron average in the 2017 Finals?
LeBron James made history in a losing effort as the Cleveland Cavaliers lost the 2017 NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors. James averaged 33.6 points, 12.0 rebounds and 10.0 assists in the series, becoming the first player to record a triple-double average in the NBA Finals, per ESPN Stats & Info.
Is KD going back to OKC?
Kevin Durant has not been back to the Bay Area since June, when he left the Warriors and signed with the Nets on a four-year, $164 million max contract. The two-time NBA champion and back-to-back Finals MVP is unsure when he’ll return again, but the possibility is there. A return to Oklahoma City is not in the cards.
Why did Westbrook leave OKC?
Unlike Durant, Westbrook left on good terms. With the Thunder wanting to rebuild and Westbrook wanting to contend, the team granted his wish and sent him to the Houston Rockets to play alongside former OKC teammate James Harden.
What years did LeBron go to finals?
No. 23 – Los Angeles Lakers
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2003–2010
2010–2014
2014–2018
2018–present
How long was Russell Westbrook at OKC?
11 seasons
What did LeBron average in the 2018 Finals?
James averaged 34.0 points, 10.0 assists and 8.5 rebounds.
What did LeBron average in 2017 Finals?
LeBron James made history in a losing effort as the Cleveland Cavaliers lost the 2017 NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors. James averaged 33.6 points, 12.0 rebounds and 10.0 assists in the series, becoming the first player to record a triple-double average in the NBA Finals, per ESPN Stats & Info.
Has an 8 seed won the NBA championship?
No #8 seed has advanced to the NBA Finals or as far as the Conference Finals since, but there have been other instances of #8 seeds defeating #1 seeds in the playoffs: in 2007 the Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks; in 2011 the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Spurs; and in 2012 the Philadelphia 76ers …
Who was the MVP of the 2016 NBA Finals?
LeBron James
What year did kd leave OKC?
No. 7 – Brooklyn Nets
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2007–2016
2016–2019
2019–present
Career highlights and awards
What is the lowest seeded NBA team to win a championship?
Houston Rockets
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