The NBA Finals

The NBA Finals is the championship of professional basketball. The two best teams in the NBA play a series of games to decide the champion. It is one of the most exciting events in all of sports.

How the Finals Work

The NBA season starts in October with 30 teams. After months of games, the top teams make the playoffs. The playoffs are a tournament that leads to the NBA Finals.

The Finals are a best-of-seven series. That means the first team to win four games is the champion. Home games switch between the two teams' arenas. The winning team gets the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.

Legendary Players

Many of basketball's greatest players have shone in the NBA Finals. Michael Jordan won six Finals with the Chicago Bulls. LeBron James has played in the Finals many times and won four titles.

Other legends include Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Kobe Bryant. The NBA Finals always seem to produce amazing plays and unforgettable moments that fans remember forever.

Fun Facts

• The Boston Celtics have won the most NBA championships with 18 titles.
• Michael Jordan never lost an NBA Finals series. He won all six.
• The NBA Finals have been played since 1947.

Did You Know?

The NBA Finals trophy is named after Larry O'Brien, who was the commissioner of the NBA and helped make the league popular around the world!