For the second straight year, the Finals was played in the 2–2–1–1–1 format (Games 1, 2, and 5 were at Golden State, games 3, 4, and 6 were at Cleveland. Had it been necessary, Game 7 would have been held at Golden State). The series began on June 4, 2015, ending on June 16.
Who was the NBA Finals MVP in 2014?
Golden State’s Andre Iguodala was named the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). The Warriors were led by 2014–15 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Stephen Curry, while the Cavaliers featured four-time league MVP LeBron James.
When did the 2015 NBA season start and end?
The regular season ended on April 15, 2015 and the playoffs began on April 18, 2015 and ended with the 2015 NBA Finals on June 16, 2015, after the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games to win their fourth NBA title and first since 1975.
When did the 2014 NBA draft take place?
sports season. The 2014–2015 NBA season was the 69th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The NBA draft took place on June 26, 2014, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where Andrew Wiggins was selected first overall.
What is Andre Iguodala Finals MVP?
Iguodala was named the Finals MVP, becoming the first to win the award without having started every game in the series. He finished the Finals averaging 16.3 points, 4 assists, and 5.8 rebounds.
How did Golden State Warriors get to the NBA Finals?
Golden State advanced to the Finals after sweeping the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the playoffs, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in six games during the second round, and eliminating the Houston Rockets in five games in the conference finals.
What was the most convincing NBA Finals win in history?
In what was one of the most convincing NBA Finals wins ever, the Warriors eviscerated the Cavaliers on their home floor in Game 6 to claim their first NBA Finals victory in over 40 years. Cleveland’s wait has been longer, but it’s a wait that will continue.
What happened to Kevin Love in the NBA Finals?
Kevin Love missed the entire series due to an injury, and Kyrie Irving missed the final five games of the series due to an injury in Game 1. For the second straight year, the Finals was played in the 2–2–1–1–1 format (Games 1, 2, and 5 were at Golden State, games 3, 4, and 6 were at Cleveland.
