<P> All rounds are best - of - seven series . Series are played in a 2 -- 2 -- 1 -- 1 -- 1 format , meaning the team with home - court advantage hosts games 1 , 2 , 5 , and 7 , while their opponent hosts games 3 , 4 , and 6 , with games 5 -- 7 being played if needed . This format has been used since 2014 , after NBA team owners unanimously voted to change from a 2 -- 3 -- 2 format on October 23 , 2013 . </P>
<P> All rounds are best - of - seven series . Series are played in a 2 -- 2 -- 1 -- 1 -- 1 format , meaning the team with home - court advantage hosts games 1 , 2 , 5 , and 7 , while their opponent hosts games 3 , 4 , and 6 , with games 5 -- 7 being played if needed . This format has been used since 2014 , after NBA team owners unanimously voted to change from a 2 -- 3 -- 2 format on October 23 , 2013 . </P>
when did the nba playoffs change from 5 games to 7 games
when did the nba playoffs change from 5 games to 7 games
2014
2014