2017 NBA Finals
2017 NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors won the 2017 NBA Finals, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1. Kevin Durant was named Finals MVP.
The series was a rematch of the 2016 NBA Finals.
See every result since 1947 in the NBA champions by year list.
Who Won the 2017 NBA Finals?
The Golden State Warriors won the series 4-1 as the Western Conference champion. The title was the 5th in franchise history.
2017 NBA Finals Series Result
| Champion | Golden State Warriors |
|---|---|
| Runner-up | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Series result | Warriors win 4-1 |
| Games played | 5 |
| Finals MVP | Kevin Durant (Golden State Warriors) |
| Season | 2016-17 |
| League | NBA |
| Trophy | Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy |
| Format | Best-of-seven, 2-2-1-1-1 |
Results checked against Basketball-Reference on November 14, 2026.
Who Was the 2017 NBA Finals MVP?
Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors won the Finals MVP award. Since 2009 the award has been named the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award.
How the 2017 NBA Finals Fit in NBA History
- For the Cavaliers, it was the 3rd loss in the Finals.
- The Finals used the 2-2-1-1-1 home-court format that year.
2017 NBA Finals Results: Game by Game
The series ran from June 1 to June 12, 2017, a rematch of the 2016 Finals. Golden State had home-court advantage after a 67-15 season. Cleveland came in at 51-31 as the No. 2 seed in the East.
| Game | Date | Site | Result | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | June 1 | Oakland | Warriors 113, Cavaliers 91 | Warriors lead 1-0 |
| Game 2 | June 4 | Oakland | Warriors 132, Cavaliers 113 | Warriors lead 2-0 |
| Game 3 | June 7 | Cleveland | Warriors 118, Cavaliers 113 | Warriors lead 3-0 |
| Game 4 | June 9 | Cleveland | Cavaliers 137, Warriors 116 | Warriors lead 3-1 |
| Game 5 | June 12 | Oakland | Warriors 129, Cavaliers 120 | Warriors win 4-1 |
Scores, dates and records checked against the 2017 NBA Finals record on November 14, 2026.
How Did the Warriors Win the 2017 NBA Finals?
Golden State added Kevin Durant in the summer of 2016, one year after losing the 2016 Finals from a 3-1 lead. The result was the best playoff record in NBA history.
- The Warriors went 16-1 in the playoffs, the best winning percentage ever (.941).
- They started the postseason 15-0, a streak that ended in Game 4.
- In Game 2 they made a Finals-record 18 threes.
- In Game 3, Durant hit the go-ahead three with 45.3 seconds left and finished with 31 points.
Who Was the 2017 NBA Finals MVP?
Durant won the award unanimously in his first season with the Warriors. He averaged 35.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists, and scored 39 in the Game 5 clincher.
What Records Did the Cavaliers Set in Game 4?
Cleveland avoided a sweep with a 137-116 win and set two Finals records: 49 points in the first quarter and 24 threes in one game. The Cavaliers scored 86 points in the first half.
LeBron James averaged a triple-double for the series, the first player to do it in the Finals. He had 41 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists in Game 5, but Golden State won its second title in three years. The teams met again in the 2018 NBA Finals.
2017 NBA Finals FAQ
Who won the 2017 NBA Finals?
The Golden State Warriors won the 2017 NBA Finals, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1.
Who were the 2017 NBA champions?
The Golden State Warriors were the 2017 champions of the NBA.
Who was the 2017 NBA Finals MVP?
Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors was named Finals MVP.
How many games did the 2017 NBA Finals last?
The series lasted 5 games.
How many championships did the Warriors have after 2017?
The 2017 title was the franchise's 5th championship.
Which season did the 2017 NBA Finals end?
The 2017 NBA Finals closed the 2016-17 season.
How many Finals had the Cavaliers lost by 2017?
The 2017 series was the franchise's 3rd loss in the Finals.
The 2017 NBA Finals ended with the Warriors beating the Cavaliers 4-1, with Kevin Durant as Finals MVP. For every champion since 1947, see the NBA champions by year list.