{"id":42476,"date":"2025-05-12T13:35:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T19:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=42476"},"modified":"2025-05-12T13:35:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T19:35:48","slug":"nba-conference-semifinals-2025-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/nba\/nba-conference-semifinals-2025-update\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Conference Semifinals 2025 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The weekend winds down, and the intensity of the NBA Conference Semifinals only ramps up. With eight teams still battling, each one aims to secure a place in the next stage of the playoffs.

All of them want to be crowned their Conference Champions, but they are also looking to get the Championship title.

With two matches per day, we are entering the second half of the 4th games, and getting ready for the fifth games, in which, at the pace we are going, we could get our first Finalist, or maybe more.

With the Knicks and Celtics locked in for their 4th match, just like the Warriors and Timberwolves, things are going to be fun, and then, we have the 5th match of both the Cavaliers vs. Pacers and the Thunder vs. Nuggets clashes, which should be pretty interesting.

Now it is time to break down the most exciting point in any seven-game series, Matches four and five, as we go forward on the NBA<\/a> Conference Semifinals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NBA Conference Semifinals:\u00a0Knicks vs. Celtics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Knicks 3.46<\/em><\/td>Celtics 1.415<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
When?<\/strong><\/td>Monday, May 12th, 7:30 pm ET, 6:30 pm CST, 5:30 pm MT, and 4:30 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Madison Square Garden<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td>NBA League Pass<\/em><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Boston Celtics were having a really bad time, but at the end of the weekend, they saved themselves from certain doom by winning game three. Tonight, Boston will try to even the Eastern Conference semifinals, but it won’t be such an easy task.

After dropping the first two games on their home court, the Celtics desperately need to win at Madison Square Garden on Monday night to keep their season alive, and we think that they will go all out in the upcoming match.

If they are to play at full pace, the Celtics should take this 4th game with ease, and we believe they will, but they might slow down on the 5th and 6th games as a consequence.

Knicks vs. Celtics Betting Pick: Celtics <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NBA Conference Semifinals:\u00a0Timberwolves vs. Warriors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Warriors 2.862<\/em><\/td>Timberwolves 1.538<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
When?<\/strong><\/td>Monday, May 12th, 10:00 pm ET, 9:00 pm CST, 8:00 pm MT, and 7:00 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Chase Center<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch It?<\/strong><\/td>NBA League Pass<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In game 3, Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 36 points, while Julius Randle contributed with a triple-double with 24 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds. The Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry due to injury, saw Jonathan Kuminga step up with a playoff career-high 30 points.

The Timberwolves have demonstrated strong fourth-quarter performance throughout the postseason, outscoring opponents by an average of 27.5 to 19.5 in the final period. The Warriors will need to find ways to counter this trend, especially with Curry’s absence.

Warriors vs. Timberwolves Betting Pick: Timberwolves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 NBA Conference Semifinals:\u00a0Cavaliers vs. Pacers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cavaliers 1.334<\/em><\/td>Pacers 3.97<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
When?<\/strong><\/td>Tuesday, May 13th, 7:00 pm ET, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MT, and 4:00 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch It?<\/strong><\/td>NBA League Pass<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on a tight spot as they come back home being down 3-1 in favor of the Pacers, but even when they are one game from being out, they are favorites in this clash, as they have been healthier than they’ve been so far in the series, and now hosting.

We believe that the Pacers are going to slow a little as they have been going quite hard in the previous matches, and they do not have any urgency in this upcoming match, which the Cavs do.

The Cavs should extend their time by winning this one, but the Pacers will finish the job not too long from now.

Cavaliers vs. Pacers Betting Pick: Cavaliers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 NBA Conference Semifinals: Nuggets vs.\u00a0Thunder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nugget 1.22<\/em><\/td>Thunder 5.38<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
When?<\/strong><\/td>Tuesday, May 13th, 9:30 pm ET, 8:30 pm CST, 7:30 MT, and 6:30 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Paycom Center<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch It?<\/strong><\/td>NBA League Pass<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even though the Nuggets won’t be counting on Hunter Tyson, who twisted his ankle during the game four warmups, they shouldn’t be too worried as the Thunder won’t have Nikola Topic, who is recovering from left Knee Surgery.

Apart from the Thunder getting a blowout win on game 2, things have been pretty tight in the series, but we think the Nuggets will take all their chances and win this one to put themselves in front before game 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nuggets vs. Thunder Betting Pick: Nuggets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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