Home, road and extra time
69%Holders defend at home
45%Holders defend on the road
1,115Title changes on the road
2Title changes in overtime
Road warriors
Took the belt in the holder’s building
| Boston Celtics | 98 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 83 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 78 |
| New York Knicks | 74 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 60 |
| Golden State Warriors | 58 |
| Sacramento Kings | 58 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 43 |
| Detroit Pistons | 42 |
| Chicago Bulls | 35 |
Home fortresses
Most successful home defenses
| Boston Celtics | 342 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 242 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 141 |
| New York Knicks | 116 |
| Sacramento Kings | 112 |
| Golden State Warriors | 111 |
| Detroit Pistons | 107 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 107 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 105 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 102 |
Took it at home
| Boston Celtics | 197 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 158 |
| New York Knicks | 128 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 122 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 117 |
| Golden State Warriors | 108 |
| Detroit Pistons | 106 |
| Sacramento Kings | 97 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 82 |
| Washington Wizards | 73 |
Defended on the road
| Boston Celtics | 236 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 165 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 113 |
| New York Knicks | 111 |
| Golden State Warriors | 111 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 80 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 76 |
| Chicago Bulls | 74 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 66 |
| Sacramento Kings | 65 |
Title changes in overtime
| May 19, 2026 | New York Knicks beat Cleveland Cavaliers 115–104 (OT) |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Charlotte Hornets beat Toronto Raptors 118–111 (OT) |