Eastern Conference Finals (NBA)

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The Eastern Conference Finals is the championship of the Eastern Conference (NBA). The winner goes to the NBA Finals to face the winner of the NBA Western Conference Finals.

Eastern Conference Finals Matchups since 1988-1989

• 1988-1989: Detroit Pistons over Chicago Bulls
• 1989-1990: Detroit Pistons over Chicago Bulls
• 1990-1991: Chicago Bulls over Detroit Pistons
• 1991-1992: Chicago Bulls over Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1992-1993: Chicago Bulls over New York Knicks
• 1993-1994: New York Knicks over Indiana Pacers
• 1994-1995: Orlando Magic over Indiana Pacers
• 1995-1996: Chicago Bulls over Orlando Magic
• 1996-1997: Chicago Bulls over Miami Heat
• 1997-1998: Chicago Bulls over Indiana Pacers
• 1998-1999: New York Knicks over Indiana Pacers
• 1999-2000: Indiana Pacers over New York Knicks
• 2000-2001: Philadelphia 76ers over Milwaukee Bucks
• 2001-2002: New Jersey Nets over Boston Celtics
• 2002-2003: New Jersey Nets over Detroit Pistons
• 2003-2004: Detroit Pistons over Indiana Pacers
• 2004-2005: Detroit Pistons over Miami Heat
• 2005-2006: Miami Heat over Detroit Pistons
• 2006-2007: Cleveland Cavaliers over Detroit Pistons
• 2007-2008: Boston Celtics over Detroit Pistons
• 2008-2009: Orlando Magic over Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2009-2010: Boston Celtics over Orlando Magic
• 2010-2011: Miami Heat over Chicago Bulls
• 2011-2012: Miami Heat over Boston Celtics
• 2012-2013: Miami Heat over Indiana Pacers
• 2013-2014: Miami Heat over Indiana Pacers
• 2014-2015: Cleveland Cavaliers over Atlanta Hawks
• 2015-2016: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors