All-Time NBA Finals Appearances by Team

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Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers - As the NBA Finals kick off on Thursday, BET.com gives you a recap of total finals appearances by team throughout NBA history. —Britt Middleton  Total Appearances: 31 Last appearance: 2009-10   (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics - Total Appearances: 21 Last appearance: 2009-10(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers - As the NBA Finals kick off on Thursday, BET.com gives you a recap of total finals appearances by team throughout NBA history. —Britt Middleton Total Appearances: 31 Last appearance: 2009-10 (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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