Overview

• The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, advanced to their first Western Conference finals since 2016 after defeating the Denver Nuggets in Game 7.
• The Minnesota Timberwolves, making their second consecutive conference finals appearance, will challenge Oklahoma City starting May 20 in Oklahoma City.
• In the East, the New York Knicks reached their first conference finals since 2000 and will face the Indiana Pacers, who are returning to the round for the second straight year.
• Both series feature franchises seeking their first NBA titles since relocating or in their history, with New York being the only team with a championship, won in 1973.
• Key players like Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, and Tyrese Haliburton headline the matchups, with games scheduled through early June if necessary.