The Phil Jackson theory, 40 wins before 20 losses

[sca]

I have too much time on my hands.

2011 Dallas Mavericks: 40-16
2010 Los Angeles Lakers: 40-13
2009 Los Angeles Lakers: 40-9
2008 Boston Celtics: 40-9
2007 San Antonio Spurs: 40-18
2006 Miami Heat: 40-20
2005 San Antonio Spurs: 40-11
2004 Detroit Pistons: 40-25
2003 San Antonio Spurs: 40-17
2002 Los Angeles Lakers: 40-17
2001 Los Angeles Lakers: 40-19
2000 Los Angeles Lakers: 40-11
1999 San Antonio Spurs: 37-11 (Lockout season, was on the pace to become 40-12)
1998 Chicago Bulls: 40-15
1997 Chicago Bulls: 40-5
1996 Chicago Bulls: 40-3
1995 Houston Rockets: 40-24
1994 Houston Rockets: 40-15
1993 Chicago Bulls: 40-17
1992 Chicago Bulls: 40-9
1991 Chicago Bulls: 40-14
1990 Detroit Pistons: 40-15
1989 Detroit Pistons: 40-16
1988 Los Angeles Lakers: 40-9
1987 Los Angeles Lakers: 40-13
1986 Boston Celtics: 40-9
1985 Los Angeles Lakers: 40-16
1984 Boston Celtics: 40-12
1983 Philadelphia 76ers: 40-6
1982 Los Angeles Lakers: 40-17
1981 Boston Celtics: 40-9
1980 Los Angeles Lakers: 40-17

[Bskey]

water is wet

[sportjames23]

My theory is that the team that reaches 4 wins before 4 losses in the NBA Finals will be the champion. It has never failed.