Best 10 NBA finals series of all time

2009-2010 NBA Finals: Lakers vs Celtics

The Lakers and Celtics renewed their historic rivalry in a seven-game series, culminating in Kobe Bryant leading the Lakers to victory and earning Finals MVP, solidifying his legacy.

1961-1962 NBA Finals: Celtics vs Lakers

Bill Russell's Celtics faced Jerry West's Lakers in a fiercely competitive series, with the Celtics prevailing in seven games, Russell's dominance securing another championship.

1993-1994 NBA Finals: Rockets vs Knicks

Hakeem Olajuwon's Rockets clashed with Patrick Ewing's Knicks in a memorable series, with Olajuwon's MVP performance guiding Houston to their first NBA championship.

2012-2013 NBA Finals: Heat vs Spurs

LeBron James and the Heat overcame Tim Duncan's Spurs in a thrilling seven-game series, LeBron's heroics in Games 6 and 7 securing back-to-back championships for Miami.

1987-1988 NBA Finals: Lakers vs Pistons

Magic Johnson's Lakers battled Isiah Thomas' Pistons, with James Worthy's Game 7 heroics earning him Finals MVP and securing the Lakers' repeat championship.

1979-1980 NBA Finals: Lakers vs 76ers

Magic Johnson stepped up in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's absence to lead the Lakers past Julius Erving's 76ers in six games, showcasing Magic's versatility and dominance.

1968-1969 NBA Finals: Celtics vs Lakers

Bill Russell's Celtics edged Jerry West's Lakers in seven games, overcoming a 2-0 deficit and spoiling a premature celebration by the Lakers' owner.

1997-1998 NBA Finals: Bulls vs Jazz

Michael Jordan's iconic Game 6 performance against Karl Malone's Jazz, including the game-winning shot, secured the Bulls' sixth championship and Jordan's sixth Finals MVP.

2015-2016 NBA Finals: Cavaliers vs Warriors

LeBron James led the Cavaliers to a historic comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the Warriors, with Kyrie Irving's clutch shot sealing Cleveland's first NBA title.

1983-1984 NBA Finals: Celtics vs Lakers

Larry Bird's Celtics defeated Magic Johnson's Lakers in seven games, Bird's steal in Game 7 securing Boston's championship and earning him Finals MVP.