Only four NBA Finals have needed a Game 7 since 1994, with the most recent instance coming in 2016. The following Finals are the ones that needed a Game 7: 1951, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1957 ...

Warriors guard Stephen Curry holds up the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating the Celtics in Game six of the 2022 NBA Finals. / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Basketball's most cherished records are ...