The Basketball Playoffs are a series of elimination games that determine the champion of a basketball league, typically held at the end of the regular season. Teams that perform well during the season qualify for the playoffs, where they compete in a best-of-seven series format. The playoffs are exciting as teams battle for the ultimate prize, the NBA Championship in the case of the National Basketball Association. During the playoffs, teams are divided into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Each conference has its own bracket, and the winners of each conference face off in the NBA Finals. The playoffs usually take place in the spring and early summer, culminating in a thrilling championship series that showcases the best talent in professional basketball.