Has KD ever been swept?

It was a shocking end to a rollercoaster season for Brooklyn — not solely because of its first-round exit — but the way in which it was forced out of the postseason. It was the first time stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant had suffered a sweep in the postseason.

What NBA player has been swept the most?

Pau Gasol is one of two players to have been swept six times in their career. Gasol got swept as a member of three different teams, with the Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs. Same with Shaquille O'Neal, who was swept as a member of the Lakers, Orlando Magic and Miami Heat.

Has NBA ever had a final sweep?

There have been nine sweeps in NBA Finals history, with the first one occurring in 1959. The Boston Celtics swept the Minneapolis Lakers to win their second title. The most recent sweep in Finals history happened in 2018, when the Golden State Warriors swept LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers.

Was Michael Jordan ever swept?

Also that year, Jordan was the first-ever player to get 200 steals and 100 blocks in a single season. Despite Jordan's skills, the Bulls were once again swept by the Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

How many times has Durant been swept?

' I got swept six times in my 19 years." For what it's worth, Durant and Irving have plenty of elite company when it comes to being swept in the playoffs.

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How many times did Shaq get swept?

But how many times did Shaq get swept during his career? According to HoopsHype, O'Neal is tied with Pau Gasol for the most postseason sweeps in NBA history with six. The four-time NBA champion was swept five times before winning his first title in 2000.

Did LeBron ever get swept?

In the years he has been in the Playoffs, LeBron James has been swept three times. Unfortunately for the Ohio native, two of them have come in the NBA Finals themselves. In 2018, the Cleveland Cavaliers went up against a KD and Steph Curry-inspired Golden State Warriors.

Has any basketball team come back from 3 0?

How many times has an NBA team come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs? The unfortunate answer is zero times. While no teams have come back to win after being down 3-0, there are three teams that have rallied to tie up a series 3-3 and went on to lose Game 7.

What year did the Lakers get swept?

On May 27, 2001, the Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 111-82, completing a sweep of not only that series, but of their entire Western Conference playoff run. First was the Portland Trail Blazers, who never came close to threatening L.A. in their three-game sweep.

How many times did LeBron miss the playoffs?

LeBron James has only missed the playoffs four times in his career. The latest occurred after the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Phoenix Suns earlier this week, ending their postseason hopes.

Who got swept in NBA Finals 2022?

The Boston Celtics swept the Brooklyn Nets, marking the 46th year in a row that a sweep occurred. The last time a sweep did not occur was in 1976. The Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors series became the first Eastern Conference First Round series to go to a Game 6 since 2018.

Who swept LeBron in playoffs?

Golden State swept the LeBron-led Cavs in the 2018 Finals.

How many times Michael Jordan got swept?

He won 4 rings in his career, 3 with the Lakers and one with the Heat. 24.3 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game are monster numbers to say the least, making him a force down low. However, he has been swept 6 times in the playoffs.

Did the Lakers get swept in 2011?

The 122-86 loss was their second-worst playoff loss in franchise history — second only to their elimination loss to the Boston Celtics in the 2008 Finals. It was the first time Jackson had been swept out of a series — an unfitting end to his coaching career.

Did the Lakers almost 4 peat?

(Los Angeles-AP) May 16, 2003 -- There will be a new NBA champion this year. The San Antonio Spurs have ended the Los Angeles Lakers' three-year reign by crushing LA 110-to-82. Tim Duncan had 37 points and 16 rebounds while Tony Parker added 27 points.

How did Dallas sweep the Lakers in 2011?

Mavs' sweep ends Lakers' chance at three-peat

Jason Terry tied an NBA playoff record with nine 3-pointers and the Dallas Mavericks matched another postseason mark with 20 3's, powering them to a 122-86 victory over the Lakers on Sunday and a sweep of their second-round series.

How many NBA teams lost a 3 1 lead?

NBA teams have overcome 3–1 deficits 13 times, only one of which occurred in the NBA Finals. The NBA is the only major North American sport with a seven-game playoffs series where no team has overcome a 3–0 deficit. The Celtics won two games on the road during the comeback, and also won the NBA Finals.

How many 3 1 comebacks have there been in the NBA?

How many times have NBA teams come back from 3-1 in the playoffs? There are 13 teams that have overcome a 3-1 series deficit and won Game 7 in the NBA playoffs. The Cleveland Cavaliers are the only team to come back after being down 3-1 in the NBA Finals and win Game 7 (2016).

Has an NBA team down 3-0 ever forced a Game 7?

NBA teams down 3-0: How many teams have come back to force a Game 6, Game 7? In the NBA's 75-year history, 146 teams have faced a 3-0 series deficit in a seven-game postseason series. Of those teams, 14 have won at least two games while three have won three straight games to force a decisive Game 7.

Who beat the 73 9 Warriors?

The Warriors broke the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls' record for best regular season in NBA history after defeating the Memphis Grizzles 125–104 on April 13, finishing with a record of 73–9. With the win, Golden State tied their franchise record for home wins with 39, which they set last season.