Current Format

NBA Finals Format and History

Current Format

The current home-and-away format in the NBA Finals is 2-2-1-1-1. The team with the better regular-season record plays on its home court in Games 1, 2, 5, and 7. The other team hosts Games 3, 4, and 6.

Rookies Making a Mark

Follow this year's rookie class as they leave their mark on WNBA history with our new Rookie Records.

NBA Champions

This is a list of NBA Champions. The first brackets in the Western champion and Eastern champion columns indicate the teams playoff.

NBA Finals History

The NBA Finals is the annual championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA). It is held at the conclusion of the regular season and determines the league's champion.

Conclusion

The NBA Finals is one of the most exciting and prestigious events in professional sports. The current home-and-away format has created a thrilling and unpredictable series that has captivated fans for decades.