Within the Japanese Convention, there have been no upsets within the first spherical of the 2025 playoffs. All 4 greater seeds superior to the convention semifinals.
The identical can’t be stated for the West. Two of the highest three seeds had been bounced within the first spherical. Houston was the #2 seed and misplaced in seven video games to the #7 seed Warriors. The #3 seed Los Angeles Lakers misplaced in 5 video games to the #6 Timberwolves. For simply the third time in NBA historical past, a #6 and #7 seed will meet within the postseason.
Golden State and Minnesota will meet within the Western Convention semi-finals
A 6-seed (MIN) & a 7-seed (GSW) are assembly within the playoffs for the third time in NBA historical past.
1987 – HOU vs SEA
2023 – GSW vs LAL
2025 – MIN vs GSW— Keerthika Uthayakumar (@keerthikau) Might 5, 2025
For the #6 and #7 seeds to fulfill within the convention semi-finals, the #2 and #3 seeds should each lose within the first spherical. That’s precisely what occurred within the 2025 playoffs. First off, the #2 seed Houston Rockets had been up towards the #7 seed Golden State Warriors. Nonetheless, the Warriors had been much better than the #7 seed subsequent to their title. The staff added Jimmy Butler on the commerce deadline, and it modified their season outlook fully.
Golden State had a 3-1 lead vs. the Rockets, however misplaced two straight, and a Recreation 7 was performed on Sunday. Buddy Hield exploded for a playoff career-high 33 factors. He had 9 made threes and was huge for the Warriors. Their opponent within the convention semi-finals is the Timberwolves. Minnesota is the #6 seed within the 2025 playoffs. They upset the #3 Lakers 4-1 of their opening spherical collection.
Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves are within the convention semi-finals for the second straight season. Their final recreation was Wednesday, April 30. The Timberwolves have had loads of time to relaxation till their subsequent recreation on Tuesday, Might 6. Steph Curry and the #7 seed Warriors can be in Minnesota for Recreation 1. It’s simply the third time in NBA historical past {that a} #6 and #7 gave met within the playoffs. Golden State additionally completed this within the 2023 playoffs after they confronted the Lakers. That’s twice within the final three postseasons.
