Throwback Thursday: NBA Finals Game 1 Edition

By Andrew Fisher

#TBT: 10 Throwback Photos of NBA Finals Game 1s of the Past

1999 NBA Finals Game 1: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs — It's early June which means it's time for the NBA Finals. In honor of Thursday's game one between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs we thought it'd be a good idea to take a look back at some game ones of the past.

Here's Throwback Thursday, NBA Finals Game 1 Edition, for June 5, 2014:

1. 1982 NBA Finals

NBA Portraits

1. 1982 NBA Finals

NBA Portraits — Dr. J and Kareem did duke it out for the Larry O'Brien trophy on the court, and Kareem's Lakers came out on top 4-2.

2. Jordan and Pippen Before Game 1 of the 1993 Finals

1993 NBA Finals Game 1: Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns

2. Jordan and Pippen Before Game 1 of the 1993 Finals

1993 NBA Finals Game 1: Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns — As you can see the Bulls did not have home court advantage in the '93 Finals against the Suns.

3. 2000 Finals - Mark Jackson and Kobe Bryant

2000 NBA Finals Game 1: Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers

3. 2000 Finals - Mark Jackson and Kobe Bryant

2000 NBA Finals Game 1: Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers — Do you think this is where Jackson started using his trademark catchphrase? "Mama, there goes that man."

4. Penny Hardaway and Robert Horry - 1995 Finals

1995 NBA Finals Game 1: Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic

4. Penny Hardaway and Robert Horry - 1995 Finals

1995 NBA Finals Game 1: Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic — While this was a great matchup on paper, the series was completely one-sided. The Rockets swept the Magic on the way to their second straight championship.

5. Throwback Scott Brooks - 1994 Finals

1994 NBA Finals - Game 1: Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks

5. Throwback Scott Brooks - 1994 Finals

1994 NBA Finals - Game 1: Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks — Some people forget that Brooks was a backup PG on the '94 Rockets.

6. Isiah Thomas at the Silverdome - 1988 Finals

Isiah Thomas Classic

6. Isiah Thomas at the Silverdome - 1988 Finals

Isiah Thomas Classic — This picture is definitely a moment frozen in time. The Lakers would go on to beat the Pistons in a seven-game classic.

7. Stockton and Malone - 1998 Finals

1998 NBA Finals Game 1: Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz

7. Stockton and Malone - 1998 Finals

1998 NBA Finals Game 1: Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz — This was the kickoff of the last time there was an NBA Finals rematch. Bull vs. Jazz II was again won by Chicago in six games.

8. Kareem and The Chief - 1984 Finals

1984 NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics

8. Kareem and The Chief - 1984 Finals

1984 NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics — Some consider the '84 Finals to be the best of all time. The Celtics beat the Lakers in seven games.

9. Horace Grant and Sir Charles - 1993 Finals

1993 NBA Finals Game 1: Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns

9. Horace Grant and Sir Charles - 1993 Finals

1993 NBA Finals Game 1: Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns — Barkley was on top of his game in 1993 as he beat out Michael Jordan for the MVP award. However, MJ got revenge in the form of a Finals victory.

10. Lakers HOF Bench - 1985 Finals

1985 NBA Finals Game 1: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics

10. Lakers HOF Bench - 1985 Finals

1985 NBA Finals Game 1: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics — There are greats sitting on that bench. Although the Lakers look depressed in this photo, they did go on to win the '85 Finals, avenging their defeat the year prior to the Celtics.

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