As of May 18, 2025, the NBA playoffs have six teams remaining: Eastern Conference Finals:
- New York Knicks
- Indiana Pacers
The Knicks advanced by eliminating the Boston Celtics and will face the Pacers, who defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers
. Western Conference Finals:
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Winner of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets series (currently tied 3-3, with Game 7 scheduled for May 18)
The Timberwolves have already eliminated the Golden State Warriors and await the winner of the Thunder-Nuggets series to begin the Western Conference Finals
. In summary, the remaining teams are:
- New York Knicks
- Indiana Pacers
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Oklahoma City Thunder or Denver Nuggets (pending Game 7 outcome)