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Brian Shaw Compares 2001 Lakers Postseason Run To 2017 Warriors

In 2001, the Los Angeles Lakers had the greatest postseason run of all-time, cruising through the Western Conference at 11-0.

They lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Philadelphia 76ers but then went on to win four straight to win their second consecutive NBA Championship.

Led by Phil Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, their 15-1 record is the best postseason record in NBA history. It is now in jeopardy of being broken this season though, as the Golden State Warriors are 12-0 heading into the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.