DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are on the verge of being swept by the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals as they trail 0-3 heading into Game 4 on Friday.
Now, the Mavs still have a chance to make this a series, but historically -- this is likely going to end in favor of the Celtics as no team has ever come back from 0-3 deficit.
Who was the last team to get swept in the NBA Finals?
To find the answer, you don't have to go too far back.
The 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers were the last team to get swept in the NBA Finals. Lebron James and the Cavs fell to a dominant Golden State Warriors team, which was led by Steph Curry and Kevin Durant.
Every team that has been swept in the NBA Finals
So, if the Mavs happen to lose Game 4 on Friday, they will join the following list of teams that have been swept in the NBA Finals:
- Cleveland Cavaliers - 2018
- Cleveland Cavaliers - 2007
- New Jersey Nets - 2002
- Orlando Magic - 1995
- Los Angeles Lakers -1989
- Los Angeles Lakers - 1983
- Washington Bullets - 1975
- Baltimore Bullets - 1971
- Minneapolis Lakers - 1959
Let's hope that the Mavs can pull one out and save themselves from becoming permanently etched in the losing side of history.
