These are the NBA teams that overcame a 3-1 series deficit in the playoffs originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
In the NBA, overcoming a 3-1 playoff deficit is rare, with only 15 teams achieving this feat since the 1960s. In 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons both completed comebacks in the first round, while only the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers managed to do so in the NBA Finals. The list includes notable teams like the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets, with the NBA still yet to witness a comeback from a 3-0 deficit.
