The NBA playoffs in 2025 have reached the Conference Finals stage with the following teams competing:
- Western Conference Finals: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves. The Thunder currently lead the series 1-0 after winning the first game
- Eastern Conference Finals: New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers. The series has just started with the Knicks hosting the first game
These four teams—Thunder, Timberwolves, Knicks, and Pacers—are the remaining contenders in the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Thunder are the top seed in the West and have a history of making the Finals in 2012. The Timberwolves have never reached the NBA Finals. The Knicks last appeared in the Finals in 1999, and the Pacers last made it in 2000
. Earlier rounds saw upsets with Timberwolves, Knicks, and Pacers knocking out higher-seeded teams such as the Lakers, Warriors, Celtics, and Cavaliers. Notably, teams like the Heat, Grizzlies, Bucks, Magic, Pistons, Rockets, Clippers, and Lakers were eliminated in the first round
. In summary, the 2025 NBA playoffs final four teams are:
- Oklahoma City Thunder (Western Conference)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (Western Conference)
- New York Knicks (Eastern Conference)
- Indiana Pacers (Eastern Conference)
