NBA Finals History Quiz

1. What trophy is awarded to the NBA champions?

1. The Commissioner's Trophy
2. The Larry O'Brien Trophy
3. The Lombardi Trophy
4. The Stanley Cup

2. Which player won a record 11 championships?

1. Bill Russell
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3. Magic Johnson
4. Michael Jordan

3. What is Michael Jordan's record in the NBA Finals?

1. 4-2
2. 5-1
3. 6-0 (won all six)
4. 6-2

4. The NBA Finals MVP award is named after which legend?

1. Bill Russell
2. Jerry West
3. Magic Johnson
4. Wilt Chamberlain

5. Which team completed a 3-1 comeback to win the 2016 Finals?

1. Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Golden State Warriors
3. Miami Heat
4. Toronto Raptors

6. Which team won the 2025 NBA Finals?

1. Boston Celtics
2. Denver Nuggets
3. Indiana Pacers
4. Oklahoma City Thunder

7. Which forward won Finals MVP with two different teams (Spurs and Raptors)?

1. Kawhi Leonard
2. Kevin Durant
3. Kevin Garnett
4. LeBron James

8. Which two historic franchises have met most often in the NBA Finals?

1. Bulls and Pistons
2. Lakers and Celtics
3. Spurs and Heat
4. Warriors and Cavaliers

9. Which team pulled off a shock 2004 Finals win over the star-studded Lakers?

1. Detroit Pistons
2. Indiana Pacers
3. New Jersey Nets
4. San Antonio Spurs

10. The Golden State Warriors' dynasty reached the Finals five straight times in which span?

1. 2010-2014
2. 2012-2016
3. 2015-2019
4. 2018-2022

11. Which center won three straight Finals MVPs during the Lakers' 2000-2002 three-peat?

1. Hakeem Olajuwon
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Shaquille O'Neal
4. Tim Duncan

12. How many Finals MVP awards has LeBron James won?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5

13. Which team won the 2023 Finals for their first-ever championship?

1. Boston Celtics
2. Denver Nuggets
3. Miami Heat
4. Phoenix Suns

14. Which team won the 2024 NBA Finals, their record 18th title?

1. Boston Celtics
2. Dallas Mavericks
3. Golden State Warriors
4. Los Angeles Lakers

15. Giannis Antetokounmpo won Finals MVP by scoring 50 in the clincher for which team in 2021?

1. Brooklyn Nets
2. Miami Heat
3. Milwaukee Bucks
4. Phoenix Suns

16. The NBA Finals is decided in a series of what format?

1. A single game
2. Best of five
3. Best of nine
4. Best of seven

17. Which guard won Finals MVP for the Mavericks' 2011 title?

1. Dirk Nowitzki
2. Jason Kidd
3. Jason Terry
4. Tyson Chandler

18. The 'Bad Boys' Pistons won back-to-back titles in which years?

1. 1985 and 1986
2. 1987 and 1988
3. 1989 and 1990
4. 1991 and 1992

19. Kevin Durant won back-to-back Finals MVPs with which team?

1. Brooklyn Nets
2. Golden State Warriors
3. Oklahoma City Thunder
4. Phoenix Suns

20. Which player was named 2025 Finals MVP for the Thunder?

1. Chet Holmgren
2. Jalen Williams
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
4. Tyrese Haliburton