List of NBA game sevens

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the total NBA game sevens played?155 Game Sevens have been contested throughout NBA history
2. What is the overtime and double overtime games?Six Game Sevens have gone into overtime, with one requiring double overtime
3. What is an NBA Game Seven?It is the final, winner‑takes‑all game in a best‑of‑seven playoff series. It decides which team moves on or wins the championship.
4. Why are Game Sevens more common now?The NBA added the best‑of‑seven format to earlier playoff rounds over time. This lets more series reach a seventh game.

Best-of-Seven Series: A playoff format where the first team to win four games wins the series, potentially leading to a seventh deciding game.
Home-Court Advantage: The strategic benefit a team gains by playing the majority of games in its own arena, often influencing Game Seven location.
Playoff Elimination: The consequence for the losing team in a playoff series, resulting in their removal from championship contention.
Clutch Performance: The ability of an athlete to perform exceptionally well under high-pressure situations, particularly relevant in Game Sevens.