The 2025 NBA playoffs are heating up as the conference finals are in full swing. Tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4, with the Thunder leading the series 2-1 after the Timberwolves secured a decisive victory in Game 3 this past Saturday. This matchup is particularly significant, as OKC aims to capture its first NBA Finals berth since 2012, while Minnesota seeks to reach the Finals for the first time in franchise history after making it to the conference finals last year.
In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks made headlines by staging a remarkable comeback against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3. Down by 20 points, the Knicks rallied to claim victory and narrow Indiana’s series lead to 2-1. The Pacers, who have battled back to the conference finals for the second consecutive year, last made the NBA Finals in 2000. Meanwhile, the Knicks are looking to break a significant drought, having not clinched the Eastern Conference since 1999.
Both series are shaping up to be thrilling as we approach pivotal games in this year’s playoffs. The upcoming schedule for the next round of games is as follows:
Monday, May 26:
Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Thunder, 8:30 p.m. (OKC leads 2-1)
Tuesday, May 27:
Game 4: Pacers vs. Knicks, 8 p.m. (Indiana leads 2-1)
Wednesday, May 28:
Game 5: Thunder vs. Timberwolves, 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 29:
Game 5: Knicks vs. Pacers, 8 p.m.
As fans eagerly anticipate the next games, the playoffs are providing exhilarating moments and high stakes for all teams involved. The outcome of tonight’s games could either level the series or extend leads, adding to the excitement of the ongoing championship chase.