There have been 20 Game 7s in NBA Finals history, including the most recent one in 2025 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The first NBA Finals Game 7 was played in 1951 when the Rochester Royals defeated the New York Knicks. The last Game 7 before 2025 occurred in 2016, when the Cleveland Cavaliers came from behind to defeat the Golden State Warriors. Game 7s in the NBA Finals are rare and highly thrilling events, marking the ultimate decisive game for the championship.
