| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| HEAT | 2006 NBA champions |
| LAKERS | 2009 NBA Champions |
| NETS | 2002 NBA Eastern Conference champions |
| HEAT | 2010-11 NBA non-champions |
| HEAT | 2006 NBA champs |
| RILEY | 2006 NBA championship coach |
| DIRK | 2006-07 NBA MVP Nowitzki |
| EAST | 2006 NBA All-Star Game winners |
