Four Consecutive Finals Appearances

Lore & Background

The Warriors' four straight Finals appearances are the fifth such streak in NBA history, joining the Boston Celtics (10, 1957–1966; 4, 1984–87), Cleveland Cavaliers (4, 2015–18), Los Angeles Lakers (4, 1982–1985), and Miami Heat (4, 2011–2014). The Warriors won the 2015, 2017, and 2018 championships, and lost the 2016 Finals to the Cavaliers.

In Their Own Story

The air inside Oracle Arena hung heavy with anticipation, a familiar tension that had gripped the Bay Area for three summers running. Stephen Curry stood at center court, the hardwood gleaming under the harsh arena lights, listening to the roar of eighty thousand fans who knew exactly what was at stake. It wasn't just about winning; it was about maintaining a standard set by giants. As his teammates gathered around him, the weight of four consecutive trips to the summit felt less like pressure and more like a promise kept. The clock ticked down on one era, but the memory of those four flights to the top would echo forever in the annals of basketball history.

Reader's Guide

The 2017–18 Warriors repeated as champions, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4–0 in the Finals. It was the first time in NBA history that two teams met for a championship for a fourth consecutive year. The Warriors won the Pacific Division and Western Conference Championship for the fourth straight season.

Did You Know?

• The Warriors are the fifth franchise in NBA history to reach the Finals in four consecutive seasons.
• The 2017–18 season was the first time in NBA history that two teams met for a championship for a fourth consecutive year.
• The Warriors' four consecutive Finals appearances ended after the 2017–18 season.