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The NBA Finals are the ultimate in professional basketball, a best-of-seven series between the Western and Eastern Conference champions to decide the season title.
The Philadelphia Warriors (now the Golden State Warriors) defeated the Chicago Stags 4-1 in the league's first Finals in 1947.
The winner of the NBA Finals is awarded the Larry O'Brien Trophy, named after the league's former commissioner who served from 1975 to 1984.
In 2026, the San Antonio Spurs face the New York Knicks for the championship.
Check out notable NBA Finals facts and stats below: