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The 1983 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1982-1983 season. This was the final postseason using the 12-team format, before the NBA expanded the postseason to 16 teams the next season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia 76ers sweeping their nemesis, the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers, four games to none in the NBA Finals.
[edit] Bracket
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Conf. Semifinals |
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Conf. Finals |
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NBA Finals |
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Los Angeles |
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Portland |
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Seattle |
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Portland |
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Los Angeles |
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Western Conference |
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San Antonio |
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Phoenix |
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Denver |
2 |
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Denver |
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San Antonio |
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W1 |
Los Angeles |
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E1 |
Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia |
4 |
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New York |
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New Jersey |
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New York |
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Philadelphia |
4 |
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Eastern Conference |
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Milwaukee |
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Boston |
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Atlanta |
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Boston |
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Milwaukee |
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