2025 NBA Playoff Bracket: Thunder Advance, Final Four Set

The 2025 NBA Playoffs have delivered drama, dominance, and a fierce battle for supremacy — and now, we’re down to four. The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially eliminated the reigning champions, the Denver Nuggets, with a resounding 125-93 victory in Game 7, clinching a spot in the Western Conference Finals.

Conference Finals Matchups:

• West: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• East: New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers

Thunder Make Statement in Game 7

OKC’s return to the conference finals marks their first since 2016. Back then, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook fell short against Golden State. Fast forward to 2025, and it’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who leads the charge. As the top seed in the West and DraftKings’ title favorite (-150 odds), the Thunder are making a strong case for a championship run.

Knicks End Celtics’ Reign

Over in the East, the New York Knicks stunned the defending champion Boston Celtics in six games, marking their first conference finals appearance since 2000. The series ended with a decisive 119-81 blowout at Madison Square Garden.

Timberwolves and Pacers Back in the Mix

Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers return to the conference finals after falling short last season. With experience and depth on their side, both squads are poised for redemption.

2025 NBA Playoffs: Bracket & Results Recap

Second-Round Highlights

• Thunder edge Nuggets in 7-game thriller
• Pacers outlast Cavaliers 4-1
• Knicks top Celtics 4-2
• Timberwolves dispatch Warriors 4-1

Upcoming Conference Finals Schedule (All times Eastern)

Western Conference

• Game 1: May 21, Thunder vs. Timberwolves
20:30Finished20.05.2025
114Oklahoma City ThunderUnited States
88Minnesota TimberwolvesUnited States
• Game 2: May 23, Thunder vs. Timberwolves
20:30Finished22.05.2025
118Oklahoma City ThunderUnited States
103Minnesota TimberwolvesUnited States
• Game 3: May 25, Timberwolves vs. Thunder
20:30Finished24.05.2025
143Minnesota TimberwolvesUnited States
101Oklahoma City ThunderUnited States
• Game 4: May 27, Timberwolves vs. Thunder
20:30Finished26.05.2025
126Minnesota TimberwolvesUnited States
128Oklahoma City ThunderUnited States
• Game 5-7: If necessary through June 1

Eastern Conference

• • Game 1: May 22, Knicks vs. Pacers

• • Game 2: May 24, Knicks vs. Pacers

• • Game 3: May 26, Pacers vs. Knicks

• • Game 4: May 28, Pacers vs. Knicks

• Game 5-7: If necessary through June 2

Key Dates Ahead

• NBA Draft Lottery: May 12
• NBA Finals Start: June 5

The stage is set, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Who will emerge as the kings of the court in 2025? Stay tuned — and if you’re betting, now’s the time to back your instincts.