2025 NBA playoffs

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The 2025 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2024–25 season. The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by the reigning MVP and scoring leader Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, finished the season with a league-best 68–14 record, giving them the first seed in the Western Conference. The Eastern Conference's best record was held by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who finished with a 64–18 record under their star Donovan Mitchell. The defending champion Boston Celtics, with their scoring duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, clinched the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 61–21. The Thunder, Cavaliers, and Celtics were widely seen as the championship contenders heading into the playoffs. The tournament began on April 19 after the conclusion of the play-ins. In the first round, the Cavaliers swept the eighth-seeded Miami Heat, who had just made it through the play-in. The Celtics defeated the seventh-seeded Orlando Magic in five games, while the third-seeded New York Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, took six games to dispatch the sixth-seeded Detroit Pistons. The fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers, with Tyrese Haliburton, defeated the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks, the fifth seed, in five games after Haliburton's game-winning shot in game 5. The Western Conference saw the Thunder sweep the Memphis Grizzlies, while the seventh-seeded Golden State Warriors defeated the second-seeded Houston Rockets in seven games. The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards, overcame the Luka Dončić-led Los Angeles Lakers in five games, and the Nikola Jokić-led fourth-seeded Denver Nuggets defeated the fifth seed, the Los Angeles Clippers, in seven games. The second round, the conference semifinals, saw Haliburton's Pacers upset Mitchell's Cavaliers in five games, while the Knicks unexpectedly defeated the Celtics in six games after Tatum suffered an Achilles tendon rupture. The Thunder–Nuggets series went to seven games, with the Thunder prevailing, and the Timberwolves defeated the Warriors in five games after Golden State's star Stephen Curry had an injury. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers unexpectedly triumphed over their rival Knicks in six games, while the Western Conference Finals saw the Thunder defeat the Timberwolves in five games. The 2025 NBA Finals was expected to be an easy victory for the Thunder, who had won 18 more games than the Pacers, but at the end of the first six games, the series was tied 3–3, requiring a decisive game seven, the first in the Finals since 2016. The Thunder won the game 103–91 after Haliburton tore his Achilles tendon in the first quarter. Gilgeous-Alexander was named Finals MVP after averaging 30 points per game (ppg) during the playoffs. The Thunder's championship was their first since 1979, when they were known as the Seattle SuperSonics. The Pacers' postseason run, which included five 15-point comebacks and four game-tying or game-winning shots by Haliburton, is considered one of the most surprising in NBA history.

Infobox

Dates

April 19 – June 22, 2025

Season

2024–25

Teams

Champions

Oklahoma City Thunder (2nd title)

Runners-up

Indiana Pacers

Semifinalists

mw- Minnesota TimberwolvesNew York Knicks

Tables

· Playoff qualifying › Eastern Conference

Play-in berth

Seed

Play-in berth

Team

Playoff berth

Record

Division title

Clinched

Best recordin conference

Clinched

Best recordin NBA

Seed

Team

Cleveland Cavaliers

Record

64–18

Clinched

—

Clinched

March 5

Clinched

March 11

Clinched

April 8

Clinched

—

Seed

Team

Boston Celtics

Record

61–21

Clinched

—

Clinched

March 14

Clinched

March 29

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed

Team

New York Knicks

Record

51–31

Clinched

—

Clinched

March 27

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed

Team

Indiana Pacers

Record

50–32

Clinched

—

Clinched

April 1

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed

Team

Milwaukee Bucks

Record

48–34

Clinched

—

Clinched

April 5

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed

Team

Detroit Pistons

Record

44–38

Clinched

—

Clinched

April 4

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed

Team

Orlando Magic

Record

41–41

Clinched

April 4

Clinched

April 15

Clinched

April 9

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed

Team

Miami Heat

Record

37–45

Clinched

April 3

Clinched

April 18

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed	Team	Record	Clinched
Seed	Team	Record	Play-in berth	Playoff berth	Division title	Best recordin conference	Best recordin NBA
1	Cleveland Cavaliers	64–18	—	March 5	March 11	April 8	—
2	Boston Celtics	61–21	—	March 14	March 29	—	—
3	New York Knicks	51–31	—	March 27	—	—	—
4	Indiana Pacers	50–32	—	April 1	—	—	—
5	Milwaukee Bucks	48–34	—	April 5	—	—	—
6	Detroit Pistons	44–38	—	April 4	—	—	—
7	Orlando Magic	41–41	April 4	April 15	April 9	—	—
8	Miami Heat	37–45	April 3	April 18	—	—	—

· Playoff qualifying › Western Conference

Play-in berth

Seed

Play-in berth

Team

Playoff berth

Record

Division title

Clinched

Best recordin conference

Clinched

Best recordin NBA

Seed

Team

Oklahoma City Thunder

Record

68–14

Clinched

—

Clinched

March 12

Clinched

March 19

Clinched

March 20

Clinched

April 9

Seed

Team

Houston Rockets

Record

52–30

Clinched

—

Clinched

April 2

Clinched

April 2

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed

Team

Los Angeles Lakers

Record

50–32

Clinched

—

Clinched

April 9

Clinched

April 11

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed

Team

Denver Nuggets

Record

50–32

Clinched

—

Clinched

April 13

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed

Team

Los Angeles Clippers

Record

50–32

Clinched

—

Clinched

April 13

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed

Team

Minnesota Timberwolves

Record

49–33

Clinched

—

Clinched

April 13

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed

Team

Golden State Warriors

Record

48–34

Clinched

April 13

Clinched

April 15

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed

Team

Memphis Grizzlies

Record

48–34

Clinched

April 11

Clinched

April 18

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Clinched

—

Seed	Team	Record	Clinched
Seed	Team	Record	Play-in berth	Playoff berth	Division title	Best recordin conference	Best recordin NBA
1	Oklahoma City Thunder	68–14	—	March 12	March 19	March 20	April 9
2	Houston Rockets	52–30	—	April 2	April 2	—	—
3	Los Angeles Lakers	50–32	—	April 9	April 11	—	—
4	Denver Nuggets	50–32	—	April 13	—	—	—
5	Los Angeles Clippers	50–32	—	April 13	—	—	—
6	Minnesota Timberwolves	49–33	—	April 13	—	—	—
7	Golden State Warriors	48–34	April 13	April 15	—	—	—
8	Memphis Grizzlies	48–34	April 11	April 18	—	—	—

Regular-season series · First round › Eastern Conference first round › (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (8) Miami Heat

December 8, 2024 Recap Cleveland Cavaliers 113, Miami Heat 122 Kaseya Center, Miami, FL January 29, 2025 Recap Cleveland Cavaliers 126, Miami Heat 106 Kaseya Center, Miami, FL March 5, 2025 Recap Miami Heat 107, Cleveland Cavaliers 112 Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH

Cleveland won 2–1 in the regular-season series

December 8, 2024

Recap

Cleveland Cavaliers 113, Miami Heat 122

Regular-season series · First round › Eastern Conference first round › (2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Orlando Magic

December 23, 2024 Recap Boston Celtics 104, Orlando Magic 108 Kia Center, Orlando, FL January 17, 2025 Recap Orlando Magic 94, Boston Celtics 121 TD Garden, Boston, MA April 9, 2025 Recap Boston Celtics 76, Orlando Magic 96 Kia Center, Orlando, FL

Orlando won 2–1 in the regular-season series

December 23, 2024

Recap

Boston Celtics 104, Orlando Magic 108

Previous playoff series · First round › Eastern Conference first round › (2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Orlando Magic

1995 Orlando Magic 3, Boston Celtics 1 1995 Eastern Conference First Round 2009 Boston Celtics 3, Orlando Magic 4 2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals 2010 Orlando Magic 2, Boston Celtics 4 2010 Eastern Conference Finals

Orlando leads 2–1 in all-time playoff series

1995

Orlando Magic 3, Boston Celtics 1

Regular-season series · First round › Eastern Conference first round › (3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Detroit Pistons

November 1, 2024 Recap New York Knicks 128, Detroit Pistons 98 Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI December 7, 2024 Recap Detroit Pistons 120, New York Knicks 111 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY January 13, 2025 Recap Detroit Pistons 124, New York Knicks 119 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY April 10, 2025 Recap New York Knicks 106, Detroit Pistons 115 Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

Detroit won 3–1 in the regular-season series

November 1, 2024

Recap

New York Knicks 128, Detroit Pistons 98

Previous playoff series · First round › Eastern Conference first round › (3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Detroit Pistons

1984 Detroit Pistons 2, New York Knicks 3 1984 Eastern Conference First Round 1990 Detroit Pistons 4, New York Knicks 1 1990 Eastern Conference Semifinals 1992 New York Knicks 3, Detroit Pistons 2 1992 Eastern Conference First Round

New York leads 2–1 in all-time playoff series

1984

Detroit Pistons 2, New York Knicks 3

Regular-season series · First round › Eastern Conference first round › (4) Indiana Pacers vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks

November 22, 2024 Recap Indiana Pacers 117, Milwaukee Bucks 129 Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI December 31, 2024 Recap Milwaukee Bucks 120, Indiana Pacers 112 Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN March 11, 2025 Recap Milwaukee Bucks 114, Indiana Pacers 115 Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN March 15, 2025 Recap Indiana Pacers 119, Milwaukee Bucks 126 Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee won 3–1 in the regular-season series

November 22, 2024

Recap

Indiana Pacers 117, Milwaukee Bucks 129

Previous playoff series · First round › Eastern Conference first round › (4) Indiana Pacers vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks

1999 Indiana Pacers 3, Milwaukee Bucks 0 1999 Eastern Conference first round 2000 Indiana Pacers 3, Milwaukee Bucks 2 2000 Eastern Conference first round 2024 Milwaukee Bucks 2, Indiana Pacers 4 2024 Eastern Conference first round

Indiana leads 3–0 in all-time playoff series

1999

Indiana Pacers 3, Milwaukee Bucks 0

Regular-season series · First round › Western Conference first round › (1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) Memphis Grizzlies

December 29, 2024 Recap Memphis Grizzlies 106, Oklahoma City Thunder 130 Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK February 8, 2025 Recap Oklahoma City Thunder 125, Memphis Grizzlies 112 FedExForum, Memphis, TN March 5, 2025 Recap Oklahoma City Thunder 120, Memphis Grizzlies 103 FedExForum, Memphis, TN March 27, 2025 Recap Memphis Grizzlies 104, Oklahoma City Thunder 125 Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City won 4–0 in the regular-season series

December 29, 2024

Recap

Memphis Grizzlies 106, Oklahoma City Thunder 130

Previous playoff series · First round › Western Conference first round › (1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) Memphis Grizzlies

2011 Oklahoma City Thunder 4, Memphis Grizzlies 3 2011 Western Conference semifinals 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 1, Memphis Grizzlies 4 2013 Western Conference semifinals 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 4, Memphis Grizzlies 3 2014 Western Conference first round

Oklahoma City leads 2–1 in all-time playoff series

2011

Oklahoma City Thunder 4, Memphis Grizzlies 3

Regular-season series · First round › Western Conference first round › (2) Houston Rockets vs. (7) Golden State Warriors

November 2, 2024 Recap Golden State Warriors 127, Houston Rockets 121 (OT) Toyota Center, Houston, TX December 5, 2024 Recap Houston Rockets 93, Golden State Warriors 99 Chase Center, San Francisco, CA December 11, 2024 Recap Golden State Warriors 90, Houston Rockets 91 Toyota Center, Houston, TX February 13, 2025 Recap Golden State Warriors 105, Houston Rockets 98 Toyota Center, Houston, TX April 6, 2025 Recap Houston Rockets 106, Golden State Warriors 96 Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

Golden State won 3–2 in the regular-season series

November 2, 2024

Recap

Golden State Warriors 127, Houston Rockets 121 (OT)

Previous playoff series · First round › Western Conference first round › (2) Houston Rockets vs. (7) Golden State Warriors

2015 Golden State Warriors 4, Houston Rockets 1 2015 Western Conference finals 2016 Golden State Warriors 4, Houston Rockets 1 2016 Western Conference first round 2018 Houston Rockets 3, Golden State Warriors 4 2018 Western Conference finals 2019 Golden State Warriors 4, Houston Rockets 2 2019 Western Conference semifinals

Golden State leads 4–0 in all-time playoff series

2015

Golden State Warriors 4, Houston Rockets 1

Regular-season series · First round › Western Conference first round › (3) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (6) Minnesota Timberwolves

October 22, 2024 Recap Minnesota Timberwolves 103, Los Angeles Lakers 110 Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA December 2, 2024 Recap Los Angeles Lakers 80, Minnesota Timberwolves 109 Target Center, Minneapolis, MN December 13, 2024 Recap Los Angeles Lakers 87, Minnesota Timberwolves 97 Target Center, Minneapolis, MN February 27, 2025 Recap Minnesota Timberwolves 102, Los Angeles Lakers 111 Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

Series tied 2–2 in the regular-season series

October 22, 2024

Recap

Minnesota Timberwolves 103, Los Angeles Lakers 110

Previous playoff series · First round › Western Conference first round › (3) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (6) Minnesota Timberwolves

2003 Minnesota Timberwolves 2, Los Angeles Lakers 4 2003 Western Conference first round 2004 Minnesota Timberwolves 2, Los Angeles Lakers 4 2004 Western Conference finals

LA Lakers lead 2–0 in all-time playoff series

2003 Minnesota Timberwolves 2, Los Angeles Lakers 4 2003 Western Conference first round 2004 Minnesota Timberwolves 2, Los Angeles Lakers 4 2004 Western Conference finals

LA Lakers lead 2–0 in all-time playoff series

2003 Minnesota Timberwolves 2, Los Angeles Lakers 4 2003 Western Conference first round 2004 Minnesota Timberwolves 2, Los Angeles Lakers 4 2004 Western Conference finals

2003

Minnesota Timberwolves 2, Los Angeles Lakers 4

Regular-season series · First round › Western Conference first round › (4) Denver Nuggets vs. (5) Los Angeles Clippers

October 26, 2024 Recap Los Angeles Clippers 109, Denver Nuggets 104 Ball Arena, Denver, CO December 1, 2024 Recap Denver Nuggets 122, Los Angeles Clippers 126 Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA December 13, 2024 Recap Los Angeles Clippers 98, Denver Nuggets 120 Ball Arena, Denver, CO January 8, 2025 Recap Los Angeles Clippers 103, Denver Nuggets 126 Ball Arena, Denver, CO

Series tied 2–2 in the regular-season series

October 26, 2024

Recap

Los Angeles Clippers 109, Denver Nuggets 104

Previous playoff series · First round › Western Conference first round › (4) Denver Nuggets vs. (5) Los Angeles Clippers

2006 Denver Nuggets 1, Los Angeles Clippers 4 2006 Western Conference first round 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 3, Denver Nuggets 4 2020 Western Conference semifinals

Series tied 1–1 in all-time playoff series

2006 Denver Nuggets 1, Los Angeles Clippers 4 2006 Western Conference first round 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 3, Denver Nuggets 4 2020 Western Conference semifinals

Series tied 1–1 in all-time playoff series

2006 Denver Nuggets 1, Los Angeles Clippers 4 2006 Western Conference first round 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 3, Denver Nuggets 4 2020 Western Conference semifinals

2006

Denver Nuggets 1, Los Angeles Clippers 4

Regular-season series · Conference semifinals › Eastern Conference semifinals › (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (4) Indiana Pacers

January 12, 2025 Recap Indiana Pacers 108, Cleveland Cavaliers 93 Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH January 14, 2025 Recap Cleveland Cavaliers 127, Indiana Pacers 117 Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN April 10, 2025 Recap Cleveland Cavaliers 112, Indiana Pacers 114 Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN April 13, 2025 Recap Indiana Pacers 126, Cleveland Cavaliers 118 (2OT) Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH

Indiana won 3–1 in the regular-season series

January 12, 2025

Recap

Indiana Pacers 108, Cleveland Cavaliers 93

Previous playoff series · Conference semifinals › Eastern Conference semifinals › (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (4) Indiana Pacers

1998 Indiana Pacers 3, Cleveland Cavaliers 1 1998 Eastern Conference First Round 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 4, Indiana Pacers 0 2017 Eastern Conference First Round 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 4, Indiana Pacers 3 2018 Eastern Conference First Round

Cleveland leads 2–1 in all-time playoff series

1998

Indiana Pacers 3, Cleveland Cavaliers 1

Regular-season series · Conference semifinals › Eastern Conference semifinals › (2) Boston Celtics vs. (3) New York Knicks

October 22, 2024 Recap New York Knicks 109, Boston Celtics 132 TD Garden, Boston, MA February 8, 2025 Recap Boston Celtics 131, New York Knicks 104 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY February 23, 2025 Recap New York Knicks 105, Boston Celtics 118 TD Garden, Boston, MA April 8, 2025 Recap Boston Celtics 119, New York Knicks 117 (OT) Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Boston won 4–0 in the regular-season series

October 22, 2024

Recap

New York Knicks 109, Boston Celtics 132

Previous playoff series · Conference semifinals › Eastern Conference semifinals › (2) Boston Celtics vs. (3) New York Knicks

1951 Boston Celtics 0, New York Knicks 2 1951 Eastern Division Semifinals 1952 Boston Celtics 1, New York Knicks 2 1952 Eastern Division Semifinals 1953 New York Knicks 3, Boston Celtics 1 1953 Eastern Division Finals 1954 New York Knicks 0, Boston Celtics 2 1954 Eastern Division Round Robin Semifinals 1955 New York Knicks 1, Boston Celtics 2 1955 Eastern Division Semifinals 1967 Boston Celtics 3, New York Knicks 1 1967 Eastern Division Semifinals 1969 New York Knicks 2, Boston Celtics 4 1969 Eastern Division Finals 1972 Boston Celtics 1, New York Knicks 4 1972 Eastern Conference Finals 1973 Boston Celtics 3, New York Knicks 4 1973 Eastern Conference Finals 1974 Boston Celtics 4, New York Knicks 1 1974 Eastern Conference Finals 1984 Boston Celtics 4, New York Knicks 3 1984 Eastern Conference Semifinals 1988 Boston Celtics 3, New York Knicks 1 1988 Eastern Conference First Round 1990 Boston Celtics 2, New York Knicks 3 1990 Eastern Conference First Round 2011 Boston Celtics 4, New York Knicks 0 2011 Eastern Conference First Round 2013 New York Knicks 4, Boston Celtics 2 2013 Eastern Conference First Round

Boston leads 8–7 in all-time playoff series

1951

Boston Celtics 0, New York Knicks 2

Regular-season series · Conference semifinals › Western Conference semifinals › (1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (4) Denver Nuggets

October 24, 2024 Recap Oklahoma City Thunder 102, Denver Nuggets 87 Ball Arena, Denver, CO November 6, 2024 Recap Oklahoma City Thunder 122, Denver Nuggets 124 Ball Arena, Denver, CO March 9, 2025 Recap Denver Nuggets 103, Oklahoma City Thunder 127 Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK March 10, 2025 Recap Denver Nuggets 140, Oklahoma City Thunder 127 Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Tied 2–2 in the regular-season series

October 24, 2024

Recap

Oklahoma City Thunder 102, Denver Nuggets 87

Previous playoff series · Conference semifinals › Western Conference semifinals › (1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (4) Denver Nuggets

1978 Denver Nuggets 2, Seattle SuperSonics 4 1978 Western Conference Finals 1988 Denver Nuggets 3, Seattle SuperSonics 2 1988 Western Conference First Round 1994 Seattle SuperSonics 2, Denver Nuggets 3 1994 Western Conference First Round 2011 Oklahoma City Thunder 4, Denver Nuggets 1 2011 Western Conference First Round

Tied 2–2 in all-time playoff series

1978

Denver Nuggets 2, Seattle SuperSonics 4

Regular-season series · Conference semifinals › Western Conference semifinals › (6) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (7) Golden State Warriors

December 6, 2024 Recap Minnesota Timberwolves 107, Golden State Warriors 90 Chase Center, San Francisco, CA December 8, 2024 Recap Minnesota Timberwolves 106, Golden State Warriors 114 Chase Center, San Francisco, CA December 21, 2024 Recap Golden State Warriors 113, Minnesota Timberwolves 103 Target Center, Minneapolis, MN January 15, 2025 Recap Golden State Warriors 116, Minnesota Timberwolves 115 Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

Golden State won 3–1 in the regular-season series

December 6, 2024

Recap

Minnesota Timberwolves 107, Golden State Warriors 90

Regular-season series · Conference finals › Eastern Conference finals › (3) New York Knicks vs. (4) Indiana Pacers

October 25, 2024 Recap Indiana Pacers 98, New York Knicks 123 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY November 10, 2024 Recap New York Knicks 121, Indiana Pacers 132 Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN February 11, 2025 Recap New York Knicks 128, Indiana Pacers 115 Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

New York won 2–1 in the regular-season series

October 25, 2024

Recap

Indiana Pacers 98, New York Knicks 123

Previous playoff series · Conference finals › Eastern Conference finals › (3) New York Knicks vs. (4) Indiana Pacers

1993 New York Knicks 3, Indiana Pacers 1 1993 Eastern Conference First Round 1994 New York Knicks 4, Indiana Pacers 3 1994 Eastern Conference Finals 1995 Indiana Pacers 4, New York Knicks 3 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals 1998 Indiana Pacers 4, New York Knicks 1 1998 Eastern Conference Semifinals 1999 Indiana Pacers 2, New York Knicks 4 1999 Eastern Conference Finals 2000 Indiana Pacers 4, New York Knicks 2 2000 Eastern Conference Finals 2013 New York Knicks 2, Indiana Pacers 4 2013 Eastern Conference Semifinals 2024 New York Knicks 3, Indiana Pacers 4 2024 Eastern Conference Semifinals

Indiana leads 5–3 in all-time playoff series

1993

New York Knicks 3, Indiana Pacers 1

Regular-season series · Conference finals › Western Conference finals › (1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (6) Minnesota Timberwolves

December 31, 2024 Recap Minnesota Timberwolves 105, Oklahoma City Thunder 113 Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK February 13, 2025 Recap Oklahoma City Thunder 101, Minnesota Timberwolves 116 Target Center, Minneapolis, MN February 23, 2025 Recap Oklahoma City Thunder 130, Minnesota Timberwolves 123 Target Center, Minneapolis, MN February 24, 2025 Recap Minnesota Timberwolves 131, Oklahoma City Thunder 128 (OT) Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Tied 2–2 in the regular-season series

December 31, 2024

Recap

Minnesota Timberwolves 105, Oklahoma City Thunder 113

Previous playoff series · Conference finals › Western Conference finals › (1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (6) Minnesota Timberwolves

1998 Seattle SuperSonics 3, Minnesota Timberwolves 2 1998 Western Conference First Round

Oklahoma City leads 1–0 in all-time playoff series

1998 Seattle SuperSonics 3, Minnesota Timberwolves 2 1998 Western Conference First Round

Oklahoma City leads 1–0 in all-time playoff series

1998 Seattle SuperSonics 3, Minnesota Timberwolves 2 1998 Western Conference First Round

1998

Seattle SuperSonics 3, Minnesota Timberwolves 2

Regular-season series · NBA Finals: (W1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (E4) Indiana Pacers

December 26, 2024 Recap Oklahoma City Thunder 120, Indiana Pacers 114 Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN March 29, 2025 Recap Indiana Pacers 111, Oklahoma City Thunder 132 Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City won 2–0 in the regular-season series

December 26, 2024

Recap

Oklahoma City Thunder 120, Indiana Pacers 114

· Statistical leaders

Player

Category

Player

Game high

Team

Game high

High

Game high

Player

Average

Team

Average

Avg.

Average

mw- GP

Points

Category

Points

Game high

Donovan Mitchell

Game high

Cleveland Cavaliers

Game high

Average

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Average

Milwaukee Bucks

Average

33.0

Average

Rebounds

Category

Rebounds

Game high

Rudy Gobert

Game high

Minnesota Timberwolves

Game high

Average

15.4

Average

Assists

Category

Assists

Game high

Tyrese Haliburton (2×)

Game high

Indiana Pacers

Game high

Average

James Harden

Average

Los Angeles Clippers

Average

9.1

Average

Steals

Category

Steals

Game high

Jarrett AllenAndrew Nembhard

Game high

Cleveland CavaliersIndiana Pacers

Game high

Average

Gary Trent Jr.

Average

Milwaukee Bucks

Average

2.6

Average

Blocks

Category

Blocks

Game high

Zach EdeyLuke Kornet

Game high

Memphis GrizzliesBoston Celtics

Game high

Average

Zach Edey

Average

Memphis Grizzlies

Average

2.5

Average

Category	Game high			Average
Category	Player	Team	High	Player	Team	Avg.	mw- GP
Points	Donovan Mitchell	Cleveland Cavaliers	48	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Milwaukee Bucks	33.0	5
Rebounds	Rudy Gobert	Minnesota Timberwolves	24	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Milwaukee Bucks	15.4	5
Assists	Tyrese Haliburton (2×)	Indiana Pacers	15	James Harden	Los Angeles Clippers	9.1	7
Steals	Jarrett AllenAndrew Nembhard	Cleveland CavaliersIndiana Pacers	6	Gary Trent Jr.	Milwaukee Bucks	2.6	5
Blocks	Zach EdeyLuke Kornet	Memphis GrizzliesBoston Celtics	7	Zach Edey	Memphis Grizzlies	2.5	4

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https://www.nba.com/news/25-key-stats-ahead-of-2025-nba-finals
"Since 1998, only four teams have won a playoff game despite leading for 30 seconds or less: 1999 Spurs in G2 of the West Finals - 10 sec 2001 Mavs in G5 of the First Round - 30 sec 2002 Lakers in G4 of the West Finals - 13 sec 2025 Pacers in G1 of the NBA Finals - 0.3 sec"
https://x.com/keerthikau/status/1930827057707045232
"Per the great @StatsWilliams : Indiana just tied the largest 4th quarter comeback win in the Finals in the last 50 years. I can't believe the Pacers did it again. What a remarkable run this has been. And what a start to these NBA Finals"
https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1930824491975749919
ESPN
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45461714/pacers-sink-thunder-tyrese-haliburton-last-second-shot
www.instagram.com
https://www.instagram.com/p/DKqpb7Wu6__/
Yahoo Sports
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/thunders-jalen-williams-makes-nba-081952291.html
bsky.com
https://bsky.app/profile/zachkram.bsky.social/post/3lrrjtahlwk26
IndyStar
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2025/06/20/indiana-pacers-depth-making-history-in-nba-finals-run-bench-scoring-toppin-mcconnell-haliburton/84284264007/
www.newson6.com
https://www.newson6.com/story/685869d8b9fad9d67c41a780/nba-finals-game-7-thunder-vs-pacers-live-updates
CBSSports.com
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-finals-thunder-join-showtime-lakers-in-nba-history-after-yet-another-playoff-victory-following-a-loss/
CBS Sports
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/shai-gilgeous-alexander-wins-nba-finals-mvp-completing-season-not-seen-since-shaquille-oneal-michael-jordan/
"NBA adopts Play-In Tournament on full-time basis"
https://www.nba.com/news/nba-adopts-play-in-tournament-on-full-time-basis
NBA.com
https://web.archive.org/web/20140515022449/http://www.nba.com/2013/news/10/23/nba-board-of-governors-format-change.ap/
CBS Sports
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/cavaliers-become-first-nba-team-to-clinch-playoff-spot-after-tying-heat-3-pointer-wiped-away-in-wild-finish/
CBS Sports
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/5-things-to-know-nba-division-winners-not-guaranteed-playoff-spot/
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/bkn-vs-cle-0022400940
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/chi-vs-cle-0022401147
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-mia-0022400958/box-scoreundefined
ESPN.com
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401705646
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/atl-vs-mia-0022401062
indystar.com
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2025/04/01/pacers-playoff-seeding-clinch-top-6-seed-and-nba-playoff-berth/82768318007/
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/nyk-vs-atl-0022401128/box-scoreundefined
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/det-vs-tor-0022401121
"SOURCE SPORTS: Pistons Clinch Playoff Spot, Complete One of NBA's Biggest Turnarounds"
https://thesource.com/2025/04/05/source-sports-pistons-clinch-playoff-spot-complete-one-of-nbas-biggest-turnarounds/
ESPN.com
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44692284/cole-anthony-carries-magic-hawks-playoffs
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-orl-0022401156
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/mil-vs-phi-0022401115
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/mia-vs-atl-0052400201
Atlanta News First
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/04/19/hawks-fall-heat-play-in-game-eliminated-nba-playoffs/
ESPN
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44707469/tyler-herro-scores-38-heat-eliminate-bulls-play-advance-play-hawks
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/okc-vs-bos-0022400946
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/phi-vs-okc-0022401002
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/mil-vs-lal-0022400996
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/okc-vs-phx-0022401164
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/UTA-vs-HOU-0022401107/boxscore
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/watch/video/game-recap-rockets-143-jazz-105
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/lal-vs-dal-0022401159
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/hou-vs-lal-0022401185
ESPN.com
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401705759
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/lac-vs-gsw-0022401198
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/uta-vs-min-0022401195
ESPN.com
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44693889/butler-curry-lead-warriors-grizzlies-playoffs
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/mem-vs-den-0022401180
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/game/dal-vs-mem-0052400211
Yahoo Sports
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/less-hour-kings-eliminated-postseason-072435338.html
ESPN
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44742404/ja-morant-plays-ankle-sprain-grizzlies-lock-8-seed
ESPN
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401768037
"Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/cavaliers_vs_heat_game_log_pl.htm
"Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/celtics_vs_magic_game_log_pl.htm
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/news/pistons-snap-nba-record-15-game-postseason-losing-streak
ESPN
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401768042
ESPN
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401768043
"Knicks-Pistons was an awesome battle!"
https://x.com/NateDuncanNBA/status/1918134756941730112
"New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/knicks_vs_pistons_game_log_pl.htm
ESPN.com
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401768047
Journal Sentinel
https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2025/04/29/giannis-postgame-bennedict-mathurin-tyrese-haliburton-dad/83353854007/
"Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/pacers_vs_bucks_game_log_pl.htm
Sports Illustrated
https://www.si.com/nba/grizzlies/news/desmond-bane-makes-unfortunate-nba-history-in-grizzlies-thunder-game-1-01jsaczbnaw8
USA Today
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2025/04/20/thunder-grizzlies-tv-time-results-nba-playoffs/83173520007/
Athlon Sports
https://athlonsports.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/desmond-bane-sets-unwanted-nba-record-loss-thunder
"Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/thunder_vs_grizzlies_game_log_pl.htm
warriors.com
https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors-suffocating-defense-bottles-up-rockets-in-game-1-20250421
ESPN.com
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401767910
ESPN.com
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45002120/stephen-curry-buddy-hield-lead-warriors-game-7-victory
"Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/rockets_vs_warriors_game_log_pl.htm
Minnesota Timberwolves On SI
https://www.si.com/nba/timberwolves/minnesota-timberwolves-news/5-things-that-stood-out-from-timberwolves-game-2-loss-to-lakers
ESPN.com
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401767915
SBNation.com
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2025/4/27/24419065/lakers-vs-wolves-jj-redick-coaching-minutes-starters-nba-history
X.com
https://x.com/OptaSTATS/status/1917838892964729324
"Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/lakers_vs_timberwolves_game_log_pl.htm
ESPN.com
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401768062
INSANE GAME 4 ENDING #4 Nuggets at #5 Clippers | April 26, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0PE3BwrJIQ
"Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/nuggets_vs_clippers_game_log_pl.htm
X.com
https://x.com/Pacers/status/1920117364567249156
"Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/cavaliers_vs_pacers_game_log_pl.htm
SI
https://www.si.com/nba/knicks-celtics-ticket-prices-msg-risen-unbelievable-level
"Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/celtics_vs_knicks_game_log_pl.htm
ESPN
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401769823
ESPN
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401769990
Oklahoma City Thunder On SI
https://www.si.com/nba/thunder/news/three-takeaways-from-okc-thunder-game-6-defeat-against-denver-nuggets
Yahoo Sports
https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/aaron-gordon-says-hamstring-injury-would-have-sidelined-him-2-3-games-if-nuggets-had-advanced-i-gave-it-my-all-003941931.html
"Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/thunder_vs_nuggets_game_log_pl.htm
"Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/timberwolves_vs_warriors_game_log_pl.htm
The Indianapolis Star
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2025/05/22/pacers-vs-knicks-aaron-nesmith-3-pointers-defense-key-indiana-wild-game-1-comeback-win/83786127007/
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/news/knicks-pacers-takeaways-game-1-2025-nba-playoffs
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8MhPYS3DDs
The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/05/22/pacers-knicks-game-1/#:~:text=The%20Knicks%20had%20a%2099.7,open%20the%20Eastern%20Conference%20finals.
New York Daily News
https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/05/24/knicks-pacers-karl-anthony-towns-eastern-conference-finals/
CBS Sports
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/pacers-vs-knicks-score-karl-anthony-towns-leads-late-charge-as-new-york-completes-another-20-point-comeback/live/
ESPN
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401772991
USA Today
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2025/05/29/knicks-pacers-score-live-updates-highlights/83914776007/
ESPN
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401772993
"New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/knicks_vs_pacers_game_log_pl.htm
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6389628/2025/05/28/thunder-timberwolves-game-5-shai-gilgeous-alexander-results-takeaways/
"Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/thunder_vs_timberwolves_game_log_pl.htm
"Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs – All-Time"
https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/thunders_vs_pacers_game_log_pl.htm
ESPN Press Room
https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/04/2025-nba-playoffs-presented-by-google-tip-off-with-six-games-on-espn-and-abc-this-weekend/
wbd.com
https://press.wbd.com/us/media-release/nba-tnt-exclusively-present-eastern-conference-2025-sofi-nba-play-tournament-finale
Sports Business Journal
https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/04/18/national-priority-nba-moving-first-round-games-off-local-tv/
wbd.com
https://press.wbd.com/us/media-release/nba-tvs-2025-nba-playoffs-first-round-coverage-presented-att-tip-milwaukee-bucks
Awful Announcing
https://awfulannouncing.com/nba/espnu-is-getting-an-nba-playoff-game.html
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/news/2025-nba-playoffs-schedule
NBA.com
https://www.nba.com/news/nba-finals-game-7-2025-most-watched-six-years
ESPN Press Room U.S
https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/06/espn-nba-full-court-press-a-new-nba-champion-will-be-crowned-sunday-on-abc-as-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-host-the-indiana-pacers-in-the-first-nba-finals-game-7-in-nine-years/
TheAthletic.com
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4194329/2021/10/18/nba-reaches-deal-to-make-google-pixel-first-presenting-partner-of-nba-playoffs/