Have both NBA conference finals ever ended in a sweep? – NBC4 Washington

Ending a series is the hardest thing.

The 2024 NBA Finals are approaching sooner than expected and that's because two teams are close to completing their respective conference finals.

In the East, the Boston Celtics lead 3-0 against the Indiana Pacers and could advance with an away win in the fourth game.

Further west: The Dallas Mavericks are leading 3-0 against the Minnesota Timberwolves and can cap the season with a home win in Game 4.

But both series raise the question: Have both NBA Conference Finals ever ended in a sweep? Here's what you need to know:

Have both NBA conference finals ever ended in a sweep?

In short: No. If the Celtics and Mavericks win their next games, it would be the first time that both NBA conference finals ended in a sweep.

The 2023 playoffs almost produced Game 1. The Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers, but the Miami Heat nearly blew a 3-0 lead against Boston before comfortably winning Game 7.

How many NBA championships do the Indiana Pacers have?

The Pacers have never won the NBA title. They are one of ten teams that have never won a championship.

How many NBA championships do the Minnesota Timberwolves have?

The Timberwolves have also never won the NBA title.

Has an NBA team ever come back from a 3-0 deficit?

No, there has never been a team that has been able to turn around a 0-3 deficit. Only four of 154 teams forced a 7th game, but all of them lost.