On This Date: May 31
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Thursday, May 31, 2018
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers scored 51 points in a 124-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.
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Monday, May 31, 2004
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 96-90 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.
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Friday, May 31, 2002
The New Jersey Nets defeated the Boston Celtics 96-88 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.
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Sunday, May 31, 1998
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers 88-83 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-3 series win.
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Tuesday, May 31, 1994
The Houston Rockets defeated the Utah Jazz 94-83 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-1 series win.
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Monday, May 31, 1993
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls scored 54 points in a 105-95 win over the New York Knicks.
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Thursday, May 31, 1990
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Phoenix Suns 112-109 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.
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Tuesday, May 31, 1988
Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers dished out 20 assists in a 119-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
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Tuesday, May 31, 1983
The Philadelphia 76ers won their 3rd NBA championship with a 115-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
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