This page has information about the 2002 NBA Playoffs, including basic information about the champion, the Finals MVP and the playoff brackets with all the series.

NBA Playoffs:
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NBA Champion	Finals Series	Finals MVP
Los Angeles Lakers	Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 New Jersey Nets	Shaquille O'Neal Los Angeles Lakers

NBA 2002 Playoff Brackets
Western Conference						NBA Finals		Eastern Conference
1st round		Semifinals		Finals				Finals		Semifinals		1st round
(1) Kings	3											3	Nets (1)
		Kings	4							4	Nets
(8) Jazz	1											2	Pacers (8)
				Kings	3			4	Nets
(4) Mavericks	3											3	Hornets (4)
		Mavericks	1							1	Hornets
(5) TWolves	0					Nets	0					1	Magic (5)
Los Angeles Lakers 2002 NBA Champion
(3) Lakers	3					Lakers	4					3	Celtics (3)
		Lakers	4							4	Celtics
(6) Blazers	0											2	76ers (6)
				Lakers	4			2	Celtics
(2) Spurs	3											3	Pisotns (2)
		Spurs	1							1	Pistons
(7) Sonics	2											2	Raptors (7)