The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) will face the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, marking their first playoff meeting since 1998. The Thunder, led by likely MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, showcased a dominant regular season and swept the Grizzlies, but struggled against the Nuggets in the previous round. The Timberwolves, who revamped their roster by trading Karl-Anthony Towns, found success with a potent offense led by Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle, advancing past the Lakers and Warriors in the playoffs.
