NBA conference finals: Experts' picks for Pacers-Knicks, Timberwolves-Thunder
Briefly

The NBA conference finals have arrived featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, and Indiana Pacers. The Thunder, as the No. 1 seed, showcased their resilience in a seven-game series against the Nuggets to reach this pivotal stage. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves aim for redemption after last year's finals defeat, having beaten the Warriors in five games this year. In the East, the Knicks closed out a historic playoff run by overcoming the Celtics, while the Pacers upset the Cavs, solidifying their place in the finals for a second straight year.
The Oklahoma City Thunder's return to the Western Conference finals marks their first appearance since the 2015-16 season, following a tough seven-game series against the Nuggets.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, having defeated the Warriors in five games, will be attending their second consecutive conference finals after last year's loss to the Mavericks.
In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are making their first finals appearance in 25 years, having defeated the reigning champions, the Boston Celtics.
The Indiana Pacers made a significant playoff statement by swiftly eliminating the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in just five games, advancing to their second consecutive conference finals.
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