Predicting which 4 teams will reach conference finals. Shaq, Charles, Kenny & others reveal their picks for the conference semifinals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

The first-round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs proved the difference between the regular season and the postseason. The games were slower and more physical, with offensive rebounding and the turnover battle often being spotlighted as possessions came at a premium.

Only eight teams remain in the battle for the title. That includes heavyweights such as the top-seeded OKC Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers, but it also includes underdogs such as the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves and the No. 7 Golden State Warriors.