NBA: to identify the participants finals

That became known participants of the final series of the playoffs in the National Basketball Association (NBA).





Both pairs final conference the winner of the series in six games. And both the winner won the decisive matches on the road.
First it was determined the winner of the Eastern Conference, where "Orlando Magic" took "Boston Celtics" in his hometown of TD Garden. In this pair during the previous five games trend - who wins the first quarter, that, in the end, wins the match. It happened at this time. Due to long-range gun, Paul Pierce (Paul Pierce) and his great game from the shield (13 rebounds per game). In fact, the first 12 minutes and won the "Celts" thanks to the efforts of Paul and his partner, Rajon Rondo (Rajon Rondo) with a score of 30-19. And then it was a matter of technique. Even a small injury Redzhon did not prevent the guests to bring it to the finish 96-84. That's "Boston Celtics" became champions of the Eastern Conference.











































In the second pair was a similar situation. Leading 3-2 in the series, "Los Angeles Lakers" have gone on a visit to the "Phoenix Suns". Here, as the couple in the east of the country, it was a "sweet couple" which decided the outcome of the confrontation. Kobe Bryant (Kobe Bryant) has long proven itself the leader of the team, which varies a lot. In this match it depended on him too much. And the player met the expectations. Advocates of "Suns" just do not keep up with his passes and throws. In a couple of Kobe in the game is to make Artresta Ron (Ron Artest). It is because of these two basketball, "Lakers" won the first and second quarters. And when Kobe went away to relax, guests almost lost the advantage. But everything fell into place immediately after his return. As a result, 111-103 in favor of the team of Phil Jackson (Phil Jackson), who became the champion of the Western Conference.









































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So, we will see in the final again, "the Los Angeles Lakers' true second opponent will be the winner of last year's finalists -" Boston Celtics ". The first match of the series will take place on the third of June.

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