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The NBA's final 4 is set: Thunder, Knicks, Wolves and Pacers remain, and parity reigns again
- The NBA's final four teams—Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Indiana Pacers—remain after the 2025 playoffs with postseason games starting May 20 and 21 in Oklahoma and Manhattan.
- Injuries to key players like Damian Lillard's Achilles tendon tear and Stephen Curry's hamstring strain, along with health issues for Cleveland's top-seeded team, contributed to surprising early exits.
- The Thunder swept both the Pacers and Knicks and went 6-2 against other finalists, while the Pacers swept Minnesota, highlighting strong head-to-head performances within a parity-driven league era.
- Minnesota coach Chris Finch emphasized that the team needs to secure eight additional victories to reach their final objective, while Pacers coach Rick Carlisle highlighted the importance of aiming high and dreaming big among the contenders remaining in the competition.
- With no Finals MVPs left in the playoffs and seven teams winning championships over seven years, Commissioner Adam Silver will award the Larry O’Brien Trophy next month marking continued NBA parity and unpredictability.
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The New York Knicks haven't won an NBA championship since 1973. The Indiana Pacers won their most recent title that year, but in the ABA. The Oklahoma City Thunder have one title in their history, won…
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Leaning Left28Leaning Right13Center33Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Center
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