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