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: Stephen Curry won his first Finals MVP , while Nikola Jokić won his second consecutive regular-season MVP.

: The regular season eventually began on April 7, 2022 , with a full 162-game schedule. Season 212022

: This was the first season since 2018–19 to feature a full 82-game schedule from October to April. : Stephen Curry won his first Finals MVP

: A major winter/ice storm affected many regions. April 18–19 : A rare late-season winter storm . Season 212022

The 2021–22 NBA season was the league's and was celebrated as its 75th Anniversary . Key Highlights

: The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (4–2) in the World Series.