The NBA Belt · reign 2,589
Los Angeles Lakers
Took the belt from Boston Celtics, 89–67, on June 15, 2010. Lost it to Denver Nuggets, 118–112, on November 11, 2010.
9Defenses
149Days
213thReign for the franchise
+2Closest call · Oct 26, 2010
11.6Average winning margin
55thLongest of 3,250 reigns, by days
33rdMost defenses of 3,250 reigns
Defended against
CelticsRocketsSunsWarriorsGrizzliesKingsRaptorsTrail BlazersTimberwolves
The seasons
- 2009–10: Cleveland Cavaliers had the best record (61–21–0); they won the NBA title while holding the belt; 2 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 44 times that season.
- 2010–11: Chicago Bulls had the best record (62–20–0); Dallas Mavericks won the NBA title; 9 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 37 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Los Angeles Lakers across the 11 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kobe Bryant | 276 | 11 |
| 2 | Pau Gasol | 240 | 11 |
| 3 | Lamar Odom | 144 | 11 |
| 4 | Metta World Peace | 134 | 11 |
| 5 | Shannon Brown | 95 | 11 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Los Angeles Lakers’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,926 | Jun 15, 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers beat Boston Celtics 89–67 Playoffs Game → | +22 | Title change |
| 5,927 | Jun 17, 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers beat Boston Celtics 83–79 Playoffs | +4 | Defense |
| 5,928 | Oct 26, 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers beat Houston Rockets 112–110 | +2 | Defense |
| 5,929 | Oct 29, 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers beat Phoenix Suns 114–106 | +8 | Defense |
| 5,930 | Oct 31, 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers beat Golden State Warriors 107–83 | +24 | Defense |
| 5,931 | Nov 2, 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers beat Memphis Grizzlies 124–105 | +19 | Defense |
| 5,932 | Nov 3, 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers beat Sacramento Kings 112–100 | +12 | Defense |
| 5,933 | Nov 5, 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers beat Toronto Raptors 108–103 | +5 | Defense |
| 5,934 | Nov 7, 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers beat Portland Trail Blazers 121–96 | +25 | Defense |
| 5,935 | Nov 9, 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers beat Minnesota Timberwolves 99–94 | +5 | Defense |
| 5,936 | Nov 11, 2010 | Denver Nuggets beat Los Angeles Lakers 118–112 Game → | −6 | Title change |