| NBL Finals | |
| Year: | 2017 |
| Country: | |
| Season: | 2016–17 |
| Dates: | 16 February – 5 March 2017 |
| Num Teams: | 4 |
| Winners: | Perth Wildcats |
| Count: | 8th |
| Second: | Illawarra Hawks |
| Semifinal1: | Adelaide 36ers |
| Semifinal2: | Cairns Taipans |
| Prev Season: | 2016 |
| Next Season: | 2018 |
The 2017 NBL Finals was the championship series of the 2016–17 NBL season and the conclusion of the season. Perth Wildcats defeated Illawarra Hawks in three games (3-0) to claim their eighth NBL championship.
The 2016–17 National Basketball League Finals were played in February and March 2017 between the top four teams of the regular season, consisting of two best-of-three semi-final and one best-of-five final series, where the higher seed hosted the first, third and fifth games.[1]
| Team | Date of qualification | Round of qualification | Finals appearance | Previous appearance | Previous best performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January 2017 | 16 | 24th | Champions (1986, 1998, 1999, 2002) | ||
| 11 February 2017 | 19 | 20th | Champions (2001) | ||
| 11 February 2017 | 19 | 6th | Runners-up (2011, 2015) | ||
| 12 February 2017 | 19 | 31st | Champions (1990, 1991, 1995, 2000, 2010, 2014, 2016) | ||
The NBL tie-breaker system as outlined in the NBL Rules and Regulations states that in the case of an identical win–loss record, the results in games played between the teams will determine order of seeding.
Regular season series
Illawarra won 3–1 in the regular season series:
Regular season series
Tied 2–2 in the regular season series; 323-317 points differential to Perth:
Regular season series
Tied 2–2 in the regular season series; 336-330 points differential to Perth: