The 2009 NBA Playoffs:

The First Round
Eastern Conference:
8. Philadelphia 76ers vs. 1. Boston Celtics (BOS 4-1)
5. Atlanta Hawks vs. 4. Toronto Raptors (ATL 4-2)
6. Detroit Pistons vs. 3. Cleveland Cavaliers (CLE 4-3)
7. Orlando Magic vs. 2. Miami Heat (MIA 4-2)

Western Conference:
8. San Antonio Spurs vs. 1. Phoenix Suns (SAS 4-2)
5. Houston Rockets vs. 4. L.A. Lakers (LAL 4-1)
6. New Orleans Hornets vs. 3. Portland Trail Blazers (NOH 4-1)
7. L.A. Clippers vs. 2. Dallas Mavericks (DAL 4-1)

The Semifinals
Eastern Conference:
5. Atlanta Hawks vs. 1. Boston Celtics (BOS 4-1)
3. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 2. Miami Heat (CLE 4-1)

Western Conference:
8. San Antonio Spurs vs. 4. L.A. Lakers (LAL 4-2)
6. New Orleans Hornets vs. 2. Dallas Mavericks (NOH 4-3)

The Conference Finals
3. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 1. Boston Celtics (BOS 4-3)
6. New Orleans Hornets vs. 2. L.A. Lakers (NOH 4-2)

The 2009 NBA Finals
New Orleans Hornets vs. Boston Celtics (BOS 4-1)

The 2009 NBA Champions:
The Boston Celtics

Finals MVP: Kevin Garnett, Boston