The NBA Finals are set to (finally!) tip-off on Thursday, and there’s plenty of in-depth analysis — and super-duper in-depth analysis — out there that will help you decide on a winner. However, if you’re into coincidence and superstition, this is the only analysis you’ll need:
In 1984, the Celtics and Lakers did battle in that year’s NBA Finals. The Celtics were 62-20 during the regular season while the Lakers were 54-28. The NBA welcomed a new commissioner in David Stern, replacing Larry O’Brien on April 1, 1984. The Finals that season was also the last time the Finals used the 2-2-1-1-1 format before going to the 2-3-2 format in 1985.
In 2014, the Spurs and Heat will do battle in this year’s NBA Finals. The Spurs were 62-20 during the regular season and the Heat were 54-28. The NBA welcomed a new commissioner in Adam Silver on February 1, replacing David Stern. This Finals will be, for the first time since 1984, using the 2-2-1-1-1 format.
The 1984 Celtics beat the Lakers in seven games, which means Spurs in 7, baby!
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