Los Angeles Lakers
Consequently, how many NBA teams were there in 2001?
The 2001–02 NBA season was the 56th season of the National Basketball Association.
| 2001–02 NBA season | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration | October 30, 2001 – April 17, 2002 April 20 – June 2, 2002 (Playoffs) June 5 – 12, 2002 (Finals) |
| Number of teams | 29 |
| TV partner(s) | NBC, TNT, TBS |
Furthermore, who won the NBA in 2002? Los Angeles Lakers
Regarding this, who won 2001 NBA championship?
Los Angeles Lakers
How did the Lakers go 15 1?
They went on to win the NBA Finals 4–1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, earning the franchise its 13th NBA championship. The Lakers would finish with the then-best postseason record in NBA history, posting a 15–1 record, suffering their only loss in a Game 1 overtime loss to the 76ers in the NBA Finals.