finals series
Title-deciding game sequence
A finals series is the concluding stage of a sports competition, typically a sequence of playoff games between top-ranked teams to determine the champion.
Common in Australian sports: The team made it to the finals series for the first time in a decade.
Distinguished from a single championship game by involving multiple matches, often in a bracket or elimination format.
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- bracketSupport or category
semifinals · quarterfinals · trophy · overtime · home court advantage · clinch · sweep · game seven · dynasty · last dance · contenders · upset · underdog · buzzer · clutch · pressure · rivals · showdown
finals seriesregular season
Standard competitive period before playoffs
preseason · exhibition games · opening round · friendly matches · preliminary rounds
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