The Cavaliers became the eighth team in the last 25 years to sweep their first and second round opponent in the same year.
Here’s a look at how those teams finished out the playoffs:
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Here’s a look at how those teams finished out the playoffs:
| Team | Result |
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| 2012 San Antonio Spurs | Lost in Western Conference Finals |
| 2010 Orlando Magic | Lost in Eastern Conference Finals |
| 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers | Lost in Eastern Conference Finals |
| 2005 Miami Heat | Lost in Eastern Conference Finals |
| 2001 Los Angeles Lakers | Won NBA Finals |
| 1999 Indiana Pacers | Lost in Eastern Conference Finals |
| 1993 Chicago Bulls | Won NBA Finals |
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It’s the opposite end of the spectrum for the Toronto Raptors who are coming off two straight seven game series.
Their level of competition is about to increase, but what impact will playing the maximum number of games so far have on them?
Well, over the last 25 years six teams have made the conference finals after playing the max number of games in the first two rounds.
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Their level of competition is about to increase, but what impact will playing the maximum number of games so far have on them?
Well, over the last 25 years six teams have made the conference finals after playing the max number of games in the first two rounds.
| Team | Result |
|---|---|
| 2008 Boston Celtics | Won NBA Finals |
| 2006 Phoenix Suns | Lost in Western Conference Finals |
| 2003 Dallas Mavericks | Lost in Western Conference Finals |
| 1997 Miami Heat | Lost in Eastern Conference Finals |
| 1995 Houston Rockets | Won NBA Finals |
| 1993 Seattle SuperSonics | Lost in Eastern Conference Finals |
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