Take a look back at iconic moments in NBA history from the 1940s and 1950s. ... Bob Cousy and the Celtics outran Syracuse in an atypical postseason game. 1958: Pettit has his revenge against Boston.

The NBA has existed since the mid-1940s and has grown into a global brand, catering to nations that have drawn interest in the sport. Since then, there have been thousands of games played in the ...

How many games are played in the NBA Finals 2025? ... From the 1940s to today, the NBA's postseason series has evolved for both competition and commercial reasons-here's how it plays out in 2025. SAM.