how many games are in the nba finals

The NBA Finals consists of a best-of-seven series, meaning the maximum number of games played in the Finals is seven. The first team to win four games wins the championship. The series is currently played in a 2–2–1–1–1 format, where the team with the better regular-season record hosts games 1, 2, 5, and 7 (if necessary), while the other team hosts games 3, 4, and 6. This format has been in place since 2014, replacing the previous 2–3–2 format. So, there can be anywhere from 4 to 7 games in the NBA Finals, depending on how quickly one team reaches four wins.