Series Summary
| Game | Date | Home Team | Result | Road Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Wednesday, June 5 | Los Angeles Lakers | 99-94 (1-0) | New Jersey Nets |
| Game 2 | Friday, June 7 | Los Angeles Lakers | 106-83 (2-0) | New Jersey Nets |
| Game 3 | Sunday, June 9 | New Jersey Nets | 103-106 (0-3) | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Game 4 | Wednesday, June 12 | New Jersey Nets | 107-113 (0-4) | Los Angeles Lakers |
The Finals were played using a 2-3-2 site format, where the first two and last two games are held at the team with home court advantage. The NBA, after experimenting in the early years, restored this original format for the Finals in 1985.
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