Since the NBA extended the first round of the playoffs to a best of seven format, there has been at least one series to go to a Game 7 each season.

For the third consecutive year, the Atlanta Hawks will be playing a Game 7 when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

First Round Game 7's

2009: Hawks over Heat, Celtics over Bulls

2008: Celtics over Hawks

2007: Jazz over Rockets

2006: Suns over Lakers

2005: Pacers over Celtics, Mavericks over Rockets

2004: Heat over Hornets

2003: Mavericks over Blazers, Pistons over Magic