Thunder vs Nuggets: Western Conference Showdown

The Oklahoma City Thunder now lead 3-2 against defending champions Denver after a crucial 112-105 Game 5 victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31-point performance outdueled Nikola Jokić's 44-point triple-double effort. Final series game scheduled for May 15 at Ball Arena.

Celtics Face Elimination After Tatum Injury

Boston's championship hopes suffered a major setback when All-Star forward Jayson Tatum suffered a season-ending Achilles injury during Game 4 against New York. The Knicks now hold a 3-1 series advantage heading into Friday's potential closeout game at Madison Square Garden.

 

Pacers Complete Stunning Upset Over Cavaliers

Indiana eliminated the East's top seed in five games behind Tyrese Haliburton's 31-point Game 5 masterclass. The Pacers' fast-paced offense proved too much for Donovan Mitchell and Cleveland, setting up an Eastern Conference Finals appearance.

Warriors Struggle Without Curry Against Timberwolves

Golden State faces elimination Thursday night missing Stephen Curry (Hamstring Strain). Minnesota's Anthony Edwards continues his playoff breakout, averaging 28 points per game in the series.

Key Playoff Schedule

May 15: Thunder vs Nuggets Game 6 (TNT)
May 15: Timberwolves vs Warriors Game 5 (TNT)
May 16: Knicks vs Celtics Game 6 (ESPN)

Major Storylines to Watch

• Jokić's bid for fourth MVP title vs Thunder's young core
• Knicks' first Conference Finals since 2000
• Pacers' Cinderella playoff run
• Curry's potential final game with Warriors

Where to Watch

All games stream live on NBA League Pass, ESPN+ and local network apps. National broadcasts available through TNT, ESPN and ABC (Finals).