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NBL Finals
Basketball tournament
Basketball tournament
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| current_season | 2025 NBL Finals |
| logo | NBL Finals.png |
| caption | Logo of the finals sponsored by Hungry Jack's |
| sport | Basketball |
| founded | 1979 |
| teams | 6 |
| champion | Illawarra Hawks |
| (2nd title) | |
| most_champs | Perth Wildcats |
| (10 titles) | |
| website | NBL.com.au |
(2nd title) (10 titles) | Australia: | ESPN | Network 10 | 10 Drama | New Zealand: | ESPN | TVNZ | Kayo Sports | Disney+ | 10 | NBL TV | TVNZ+
The National Basketball League (NBL) Finals is a tournament held at the end of each NBL season to determine the league champions.
The top six teams qualify for the finals based on their regular season performance. The current Finals format consists of four rounds: two sudden-death play-in games, followed by the best-of-three Semifinals and the best-of-five Grand Final series.
Format
1980–1983
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1984
1985
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1986
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1987–1988
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1989–1991
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1992–1996
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1997–1998
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1999
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The top six teams at the end of the regular season advance to the finals under this playoff system:
- The first round of the postseason sees the team that finishes in first place at the end of the regular season against the team that finishes sixth; second plays fifth, and third plays fourth.
- The three teams that win their respective best-of-three first-round series advances, and is joined in the semifinals by the highest-placed losing team from the first round.
- Teams are then seeded again for the best-of-three semifinal series. The three winning teams from the first round are seeded in order of their regular-season finishing positions, and the first-round loser automatically becomes the No. 4 seed.
- The two winning teams from the semifinals meet in a best-of-three Grand Final series to determine the champion.
2000
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2004–2008
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2009
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2010–2016
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2017–2022
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The top four teams at the end of the regular season advance to the finals under this playoff system:
- The semifinals of the postseason sees the team that finishes in first place at the end of the regular season against the team that finishes fourth; and second plays third. All four teams play a best-of-three semifinal series.
- The two winning teams from the semifinals meet in a best-of-five Grand Final series to determine the champion.
2023–present
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List of finals
This is a complete listing of National Basketball League (NBL) Finals series, grouped by franchise. Series featuring relocated and/or renamed teams are kept with their ultimate relocation franchises. Bolded years indicate wins. Years in italics indicate series in progress. Tables are sorted first by the number of series, then the number of wins, and then by year of first occurrence.
Adelaide 36ers
| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % | Totals | 42 | 93 | 46–47 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Bullets | 4 | 1985, 1986, 1994, 2005 | 8 | 4–4 | |||||
| Cairns Taipans | 1 | 2006 | 1 | 0–1 | |||||
| Canberra Cannons | 1 | 1988 | 2 | 0–2 | |||||
| Eastside Spectres | 1 | 1984 | 1 | 0–1 | |||||
| Illawarra Hawks | 5 | 1986, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2017 | 11 | 7–4 | |||||
| Melbourne United | 5 | 1991, 1994, 2004, 2014, 2018 | 13 | 8–5 | |||||
| Newcastle Falcons | 2 | 1985, 1995 | 4 | 3–1 | |||||
| New Zealand Breakers | 2 | 2009, 2015 | 3 | 0–3 | |||||
| North Melbourne Giants | 1 | 1994 | 2 | 0–2 | |||||
| Perth Wildcats | 10 | 1987, 1989, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2014, 2018 | 25 | 12–13 | |||||
| S.E. Melbourne Magic | 3 | 1992, 1996, 1998 | 6 | 2–4 | |||||
| S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | 1 | 2025 | 1 | 0–1 | |||||
| Sydney Kings | 1 | 2025 | 1 | 1–0 | |||||
| Victoria Titans | 4 | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | 12 | 7–5 | |||||
| West Sydney Razorbacks | 1 | 2002 | 3 | 2–1 |
As of the end of the 2025 season
Brisbane Bullets
| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % | Totals | 37 | 68 | 32–36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide 36ers | 4 | 1985, 1986, 1994, 2005 | 8 | 4–4 | |||||
| Canberra Cannons | 3 | 1984, 1985, 1986 | 3 | 2–1 | |||||
| Eastside Spectres | 1 | 1990 | 2 | 2–0 | |||||
| Geelong Cats | 1 | 1984 | 1 | 1–0 | |||||
| Hunter Pirates | 1 | 2005 | 1 | 1–0 | |||||
| Illawarra Hawks | 1 | 1987 | 3 | 2–1 | |||||
| Launceston Casino City | 1 | 1981 | 1 | 0–1 | |||||
| Melbourne United | 6 | 1996, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2008 | 14 | 7–7 | |||||
| Newcastle Falcons | 1 | 1993 | 2 | 2–0 | |||||
| New Zealand Breakers | 1 | 2008 | 1 | 1–0 | |||||
| North Melbourne Giants | 2 | 1984, 1995 | 3 | 1–2 | |||||
| Perth Wildcats | 7 | 1987, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2006, 2019 | 14 | 4–10 | |||||
| S.E. Melbourne Magic | 1 | 1998 | 2 | 0–2 | |||||
| Sydney Kings | 6 | 1986, 1990, 1992, 2004, 2005, 2007 | 12 | 5–7 | |||||
| West Adelaide Bearcats | 1 | 1980 | 1 | 0–1 |
As of the end of the 2019 season
Cairns Taipans
| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % | Totals | 18 | 31 | 13–18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide 36ers | 1 | 2006 | 1 | 1–0 | |||||
| Hunter Pirates | 1 | 2006 | 1 | 1–0 | |||||
| Melbourne United | 1 | 2007 | 2 | 0–2 | |||||
| New Zealand Breakers | 3 | 2008, 2011, 2015 | 6 | 1–5 | |||||
| Perth Wildcats | 6 | 2004, 2007, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2023 | 10 | 6–4 | |||||
| South Dragons | 1 | 2007 | 1 | 1–0 | |||||
| Sydney Kings | 2 | 2006, 2023 | 5 | 1–4 | |||||
| Tasmania JackJumpers | 1 | 2023 | 1 | 0–1 | |||||
| Townsville Crocodiles | 1 | 2011 | 3 | 2–1 | |||||
| West Sydney Razorbacks | 1 | 2004 | 1 | 0–1 |
As of the end of the 2023 season
Illawarra Hawks
| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % | Totals | 36 | 82 | 28–54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide 36ers | 5 | 1986, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2017 | 11 | 4–7 | |||||
| Brisbane Bullets | 1 | 1987 | 3 | 1–2 | |||||
| Melbourne United | 4 | 1993, 1994, 2024, 2025 | 12 | 4–8 | |||||
| Newcastle Falcons | 1 | 1984 | 1 | 0–1 | |||||
| New Zealand Breakers | 1 | 2024 | 1 | 1–0 | |||||
| North Melbourne Giants | 2 | 1987, 1992 | 3 | 1–2 | |||||
| Perth Wildcats | 10 | 1998, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2021 | 24 | 5–19 | |||||
| S.E. Melbourne Magic | 1 | 1995 | 3 | 1–2 | |||||
| S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | 1 | 2025 | 3 | 2–1 | |||||
| Sydney Kings | 2 | 2005, 2022 | 5 | 0–5 | |||||
| Tasmania JackJumpers | 1 | 2024 | 1 | 0–1 | |||||
| Townsville Crocodiles | 4 | 2001, 2003, 2005, 2010 | 10 | 8–2 | |||||
| Victoria Titans | 1 | 1999 | 2 | 0–2 | |||||
| West Sydney Razorbacks | 2 | 1986, 2004 | 3 | 1–2 |
As of the end of the 2025 season
Melbourne United
| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % | Totals | 50 | 137 | 74–63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide 36ers | 5 | 1991, 1994, 2004, 2014, 2018 | 13 | 5–8 | |||||
| Brisbane Bullets | 6 | 1996, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2008 | 14 | 7–7 | |||||
| Cairns Taipans | 1 | 2007 | 2 | 2–0 | |||||
| Canberra Cannons | 1 | 1996 | 3 | 2–1 | |||||
| Illawarra Hawks | 4 | 1993, 1994, 2024, 2025 | 12 | 8–4 | |||||
| New Zealand Breakers | 3 | 2009, 2016, 2018 | 6 | 4–2 | |||||
| North Melbourne Giants | 1 | 1997 | 2 | 2–0 | |||||
| Perth Wildcats | 9 | 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2005, 2006, 2019, 2021, 2025 | 24 | 14–10 | |||||
| South Dragons | 1 | 2009 | 5 | 2–3 | |||||
| S.E. Melbourne Magic | 4 | 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 | 11 | 6–5 | |||||
| S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | 1 | 2021 | 3 | 2–1 | |||||
| Sydney Kings | 7 | 1989, 1992, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2019, 2020 | 22 | 13–9 | |||||
| Tasmania JackJumpers | 2 | 2022, 2024 | 8 | 3–5 | |||||
| Townsville Crocodiles | 1 | 2004 | 1 | 0–1 | |||||
| Victoria Titans | 3 | 1999, 2000, 2002 | 8 | 3–5 | |||||
| West Sydney Razorbacks | 1 | 2002 | 3 | 1–2 |
As of the end of the 2025 season
New Zealand Breakers
| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % | Totals | 42 | 26–16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide 36ers | 2 | 2009, 2015 | 3 | 3–0 | ||||
| Brisbane Bullets | 1 | 2008 | 1 | 0–1 | ||||
| Cairns Taipans | 3 | 2008, 2011, 2015 | 6 | 5–1 | ||||
| Illawarra Hawks | 1 | 2024 | 1 | 0–1 | ||||
| Melbourne United | 3 | 2009, 2016, 2018 | 6 | 2–4 | ||||
| Perth Wildcats | 4 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016 | 11 | 7–4 | ||||
| Sydney Kings | 3 | 2013, 2023, 2024 | 8 | 5–3 | ||||
| Townsville Crocodiles | 1 | 2012 | 3 | 2–1 | ||||
| Tasmania JackJumpers | 1 | 2023 | 3 | 2–1 |
As of the end of the 2024 season
Perth Wildcats
| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % | Totals | 69 | 161 | 88–73 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide 36ers | 10 | 1987, 1989, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2014, 2018 | 25 | 13–12 | |||||
| Brisbane Bullets | 7 | 1987, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2006, 2019 | 14 | 10–4 | |||||
| Cairns Taipans | 6 | 2004, 2007, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2023 | 10 | 4–6 | |||||
| Canberra Cannons | 1 | 1987 | 1 | 1–0 | |||||
| Eastside Spectres | 1 | 1991 | 3 | 2–1 | |||||
| Gold Coast Blaze | 2 | 2010, 2012 | 5 | 4–1 | |||||
| Illawarra Hawks | 10 | 1998, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2021 | 24 | 19–5 | |||||
| Melbourne United | 9 | 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2005, 2006, 2019, 2021, 2025 | 24 | 10–14 | |||||
| New Zealand Breakers | 4 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016 | 11 | 4–7 | |||||
| North Melbourne Giants | 5 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995 | 15 | 8–7 | |||||
| S.E. Melbourne Magic | 2 | 1994, 1997 | 4 | 0–4 | |||||
| S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | 2 | 2023, 2025 | 2 | 2–0 | |||||
| Sydney Kings | 3 | 2003, 2008, 2020 | 8 | 3–5 | |||||
| Tasmania JackJumpers | 1 | 2024 | 3 | 1–2 | |||||
| Townsville Crocodiles | 3 | 2000, 2008, 2009 | 5 | 3–2 | |||||
| Victoria Titans | 1 | 2000 | 2 | 2–0 | |||||
| West Sydney Razorbacks | 2 | 2000, 2002 | 5 | 2–3 |
As of the end of the 2025 season
S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % | Totals | 5 | 9 | 3–6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide 36ers | 1 | 2025 | 1 | 1–0 | |||||
| Illawarra Hawks | 1 | 2025 | 3 | 1–2 | |||||
| Melbourne United | 1 | 2021 | 3 | 1–2 | |||||
| Perth Wildcats | 2 | 2023, 2025 | 2 | 0–2 |
As of the end of the 2025 season
Sydney Kings
| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % | Totals | 35 | 88 | 48–40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide 36ers | 1 | 2025 | 1 | 0–1 | |||||
| Brisbane Bullets | 6 | 1986, 1990, 1992, 2004, 2005, 2007 | 12 | 7–5 | |||||
| Cairns Taipans | 2 | 2006, 2023 | 5 | 4–1 | |||||
| Canberra Cannons | 2 | 1989, 1996 | 6 | 2–4 | |||||
| Illawarra Hawks | 2 | 2004, 2022 | 5 | 5–0 | |||||
| Melbourne United | 7 | 1989, 1992, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2019, 2020 | 22 | 9–13 | |||||
| Newcastle Falcons | 1 | 1983 | 1 | 1–0 | |||||
| New Zealand Breakers | 3 | 2013, 2023, 2024 | 8 | 3–5 | |||||
| North Melbourne Giants | 2 | 1983, 1994 | 4 | 2–2 | |||||
| Perth Wildcats | 3 | 2003, 2008, 2020 | 8 | 5–3 | |||||
| Tasmania JackJumpers | 1 | 2022 | 3 | 3–0 | |||||
| Townsville Crocodiles | 3 | 2001, 2003, 2007 | 7 | 4–3 | |||||
| West Adelaide Bearcats | 1 | 1983 | 1 | 0–1 | |||||
| West Sydney Razorbacks | 1 | 2004 | 5 | 3–2 |
As of the end of the 2025 season
Tasmania JackJumpers
| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % | Totals | 7 | 19 | 10–9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns Taipans | 1 | 2023 | 1 | 1–0 | |||||
| Illawarra Hawks | 1 | 2024 | 1 | 1–0 | |||||
| Melbourne United | 2 | 2022, 2024 | 8 | 5–3 | |||||
| New Zealand Breakers | 1 | 2023 | 3 | 1–2 | |||||
| Perth Wildcats | 1 | 2024 | 3 | 2–1 | |||||
| Sydney Kings | 1 | 2022 | 3 | 0–3 |
As of the end of the 2024 season
Finals appearances
| Team | Appearances | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Perth Wildcats | 39 | 35 straight Finals appearances from 1987 to 2021. |
| Melbourne United | 30 | Rebranded as Melbourne United in 2014, and represents the whole of Melbourne. |
| Adelaide 36ers | 27 | Formerly the Adelaide City Eagles (1982 only). |
| Illawarra Hawks | 24 | Only team to play all seasons since 1979. |
| Brisbane Bullets | 22 | Foundation club since 1979. |
| Sydney Kings | 20 | Formerly the Sydney Supersonics and the West Sydney Westars. |
| North Melbourne Giants | 15 | Last season in 1998. Formed the Victoria Titans in 1998. |
| Canberra Cannons | 11 | Last season in 2003. Became the Hunter Pirates in 2003. |
| New Zealand Breakers | 10 | Joined the NBL in 2003. First club outside of Australia. |
| Townsville Crocodiles | 10 | Competed in the league for 24 seasons. Last season in 2016. |
| Cairns Taipans | 9 | Joined the NBL in 1999. |
| Eastside Spectres | 8 | Last season in 1991. Formed the South East Melbourne Magic in 1992. |
| S.E. Melbourne Magic | 7 | Last season in 1998. Formed the Victoria Titans in 1998. |
| Newcastle Falcons | 6 | Competed in the league for 21 seasons. Last season in 1999. |
| Geelong Supercats | 4 | Last season in 1996. Now in NBL1 South. |
| S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | 4 | Joined the NBL in 2019. |
| Victoria Titans | 4 | Became the Victoria Giants in 2002. |
| West Adelaide Bearcats | 4 | Last season in 1984. Now in NBL1 Central. |
| Gold Coast Blaze | 3 | Last season in 2012. |
| St. Kilda Saints | 3 | Last season in 1991. Formed the South East Melbourne Magic in 1992. |
| Tasmania JackJumpers | 3 | Joined the NBL in 2021. |
| West Sydney Razorbacks | 3 | Became Sydney Spirit in 2008. |
| Hunter Pirates | 2 | Last season in 2006. Became the Singapore Slingers in 2006. |
| South Dragons | 2 | Left the NBL in 2009. |
| Sydney Supersonics | 2 | Formed the Sydney Kings in 1988. |
| Launceston Casino City | 1 | Last season in 1982. |
| Singapore Slingers | 1 | Left the NBL in 2008. Joined the ABL in 2009. |
| West Sydney Westars | 1 | Formed the Sydney Kings in 1988. |
References
References
- (2 August 2022). "New Finals Shake Up". NBL.com.au.
- "Finals". NBL.com.au.
- "Finals". NBL.com.au.
- "Finals - the Official Website of the National Basketball League - NBL.com.au".
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