The 2025 NBA season has reached its pinnacle with the conference finals, showcasing four teams that have battled through unique playoff journeys. Here’s a detailed look at the matchups and expert predictions:

Eastern Conference Finals: Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks

Indiana Pacers (4)

• Path to the Finals: The Pacers swiftly defeated the East's top seed, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in just five games. This marks their second consecutive appearance in the conference finals.

New York Knicks (3)

• Path to the Finals: The Knicks triumphed over the defending champions, the Boston Celtics, in six games, advancing to their first Eastern Conference finals in 25 years.

Expert Predictions:

• Jerry Bembry: Knicks in 6
• Jamal Collier: Knicks in 7
• Chris Herring: Knicks in 7
• Zach Kram: Pacers in 6
• Bobby Marks: Pacers in 6
• Dave McMenamin: Knicks in 7
• Omar Raja: Knicks in 6
• Ramona Shelburne: Knicks in 7
• Andre Snellings: Pacers in 7
• Marc Spears: Knicks in 7
• Jeremy Woo: Pacers in 7
• Michael C. Wright: Knicks in 7
• Ohm Youngmisuk: Knicks in 7

Final Tally: New York 9, Indiana 4

Western Conference Finals: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Minnesota Timberwolves (6)

• Path to the Finals: The Timberwolves dominated the Golden State Warriors in five games, making their second straight appearance in the conference finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder (1)

• Path to the Finals: The Thunder clinched a spot in the Western Conference finals after a grueling seven-game series against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. This is their first conference finals appearance since the 2015-16 season.

Expert Predictions:

• Jerry Bembry: Thunder in 6
• Jamal Collier: Timberwolves in 7
• Chris Herring: Thunder in 6
• Zach Kram: Thunder in 6
• Bobby Marks: Thunder in 6
• Dave McMenamin: Timberwolves in 6
• Omar Raja: Timberwolves in 6
• Ramona Shelburne: Thunder in 7
• Andre Snellings: Timberwolves in 7
• Marc Spears: Timberwolves in 7
• Jeremy Woo: Thunder in 7
• Michael C. Wright: Thunder in 6
• Ohm Youngmisuk: Thunder in 7

Final Tally: Oklahoma City 8, Minnesota 5

Stay tuned as these teams battle it out for a chance to advance to the 2025 NBA Finals!