what teams are left in the nba playoffs

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As of May 18, 2025, the NBA playoffs have six teams remaining: Eastern Conference Finals:

  • New York Knicks
  • Indiana Pacers

The Knicks advanced by eliminating the Boston Celtics and will face the Pacers, who defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers

. Western Conference Finals:

  • Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Winner of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets series (currently tied 3-3, with Game 7 scheduled for May 18)

The Timberwolves have already eliminated the Golden State Warriors and await the winner of the Thunder-Nuggets series to begin the Western Conference Finals

. In summary, the remaining teams are:

  • New York Knicks
  • Indiana Pacers
  • Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Oklahoma City Thunder or Denver Nuggets (pending Game 7 outcome)