The schedule for the 2009 NBA Finals is set, and it doesn't include LeBron James. Will powerhouse Dwight Howard lead the Orlando Magic to their very first championship? Or will Kobe Bryant and the Lakers pull it off after missing out on the crown last season? Tune in to find out and check back with NBA FanHouse for coverage throughout the Finals.
2009 NBA Finals Schedule
No. 1 Los Angeles Lakers vs. No. 3 Orlando Magic
- Game 1: Lakers 100, Magic 75 | Box Score
- Game 2: Lakers 101, Magic 96 (OT) | Box Score
- Game 3: Magic 108, Lakers 104 | Box Score
- Game 4: Lakers 99, Magic 91 (OT) | Box Score
- Game 5: Lakers 99, Magic 86 | Box Score
Lakers Win 2008-09 NBA Championship
Latest NBA Finals Photos
ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kobe Bryant
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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers kisses the Larry O'Brien trophy after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kobe Bryant
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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kobe Bryant
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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: (L-R) Kobe Bryant #24 and Derek Fisher #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate after defeating the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kobe Bryant;Derek Fisher
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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds his daughter, Gianna, after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kobe Bryant;Gianna Bryant
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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Marcin Gortat #13 of the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals at Amway Arena on June 14, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Credit: 2009 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Pau Gasol;Marcin Gortat
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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Luke Walton #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes against Rashard Lewis #9 of the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals at Amway Arena on June 14, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Credit: 2009 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Luke Walton;Rashard Lewis
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Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant holds the MVP trophy after the Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game 5 to win the NBA basketball finals Sunday, June 14, 2009, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant holds the Larry O'Brien championship trophy and finals MVP trophy after the Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals Sunday, June 14, 2009, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant shows the the Bill Russell Trophy to his daughters Natalia (L) and Gianna (R) after being named MVP following their defeat of the Orlando Magic to win the NBA championship in Orlando, Florida June 14, 2009. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)
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