Last Updated on April 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Kevin Garnett played in 2 NBA Finals during his career, both with the Boston Celtics, and he faced the following teams:
| YEAR | OPPONENT | RESULT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Los Angeles Lakers | Celtics won 4–2 | Garnett reached his first NBA Finals in Boston and helped the Celtics win the franchise’s 17th NBA championship. |
| 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers | Celtics lost 4–3 | Garnett returned to the Finals in a rematch with the Lakers, but Boston fell in a hard-fought seven-game series. |
Garnett went 1–1 in the NBA Finals, with both appearances coming against the Lakers and his lone championship arriving in 2008.
Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Kevin Garnett
Basketball-Reference — 2008 NBA Finals – Lakers vs. Celtics
Basketball-Reference — 2010 NBA Finals Game 7: Celtics vs Lakers, June 17, 2010
StatMuse — Kevin Garnett Finals Appearances