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The National Basketball Association (NBA) was founded in 1946. It first became known as Basketball Association of America. It adopted the name National Basketball Association in 1949 after the addition of several teams from the rival National Basketball League (NBL).

NBA playoff Champions and Runner-ups from 1990-present

Year
Champion
Runner-Up
2004
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2003
San Antonio Spurs
New Jersey Nets
2002
Los Angeles Lakers
New Jersey Nets
2001
Los Angeles Lakers
Philadelphia 76ers
2000
Los Angeles Lakers
Indiana Pacers
1999
San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks
1998
Chicago Bulls
Utah Jazz
1997
Chicago Bulls
Utah Jazz
1996
Chicago Bulls
Seattle Supersonics
1995
Houston Rockets
Orlando Magic
1994
Houston Rockets
New York Knicks
1993
Chicago Bulls
Phoenix Suns
1992
Chicago Bulls
Portland Trailblazers
1991
Chicago Bulls
Los Angeles Lakers
1990
Detroit Pistons
Portland Trailblazers


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