Key facts
- The Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA Finals by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5.
- The Lakers finished the playoffs with a 15-1 record.
- This 15-1 record is the best playoff performance in NBA history.
The Los Angeles Lakers have won the NBA Finals, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 with a final score of 108-96. This victory capped off a historic playoff run for the Lakers, who finished with an unprecedented 15-1 record. This performance is considered the best playoff record in NBA history. The Lakers also achieved the distinction of being the first team to go undefeated on the road during the playoffs.