The NBA Finals are the true show-stopper of the basketball season, where fortunes can change as quickly as a chase-down block, a ruptured Achilles, or an improbable offensive rebound turning into a corner-3.
The New York Knicks have already punched their ticket to the Finals, with the Western Conference representative awaiting a Game 7 between the Spurs and Thunder on May 30.
Once the matchup is set, we'll have you covered for all things Finals, including NBA Finals odds, picks, and predictions for the league's ultimate showdown.
NBA Finals odds
NBA Finals MVP odds
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
+125 |
 Jalen Brunson |
+270 |
 Victor Wembanyama |
+270 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns |
+2000 |
| OG Anunoby |
+5000 |
Get more analysis of the Finals MVP field with our full NBA Finals MVP odds.
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📅 2026 NBA Finals schedule
| Game | Date/Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | June 3 8:30 p.m. ET |
Oklahoma City/San Antonio |
| Game 2 | June 5 8:00 p.m. ET |
Oklahoma City/San Antonio |
| Game 3 | June 8 8:30 p.m. ET |
Madison Square Garden, NY |
| Game 4 | June 10 8:30 p.m. ET |
Madison Square Garden, NY |
| Game 5* | June 13 8:30 p.m. ET |
Oklahoma City/San Antonio |
| Game 6* | June 16 8:30 p.m. ET |
Madison Square Garden, NY |
| Game 7* | June 19 8:00 p.m. ET |
Oklahoma City/San Antonio |
*If necessary
NBA Finals format
The NBA Finals take place between the winners of the Eastern Conference (the New York Knicks) and Western Conference (either San Antonio or Oklahoma City) Finals, following a best-of-seven format. The team with the better regular-season record is awarded homecourt advantage, hosting Games 1, 2, 5, and 7, while the lower seed hosts Games 3, 4, and 6.
📊 2026 NBA Finals odds over time
Here's a visual representation of how the NBA championship odds have evolved over the course of this season.
📺 Where to watch the NBA Finals
The NBA Finals will air on ABC in the United States. Mike Breen will handle play-by-play duties for the 21st straight year. Those without cable can stream the games live on Fubo and NBA League Pass.
How to bet on the NBA Finals
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💵 Where to bet on the NBA Finals
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🏆 NBA Finals winners since 2000
| Year | Team |
| 2025 |  Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2024 |  Boston Celtics |
| 2023 |  Denver Nuggets |
| 2022 |  Golden State Warriors |
| 2021 |  Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2020 |  Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2019 |  Toronto Raptors |
| 2018 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2017 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2016 |  Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2015 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2014 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2013 |  Miami Heat |
| 2012 | Miami Heat |
| 2011 |  Dallas Mavericks |
| 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2009 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2008 | Boston Celtics |
| 2007 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2006 | Miami Heat |
| 2005 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2004 |  Detroit Pistons |
| 2003 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2002 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2001 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2000 | Los Angeles Lakers |
NBA Finals FAQs
The NBA Finals will be broadcast on ABC.
The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA title, defeating the Indiana Pacers 4-3.
The 2026 NBA Finals will be from June 3 to 19 (if necessary).
The NBA Finals is a best-of-seven series and will go until one of the contenders wins four games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favored to win a second straight NBA Championship in 2026.
