SportsLine expert Matt Severance reveals his NBA playoff predictions for Game 1 of Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

ESPN is trying out some new technology for its broadcast of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.

Veteran NBA referee Scott Foster was inadvertently responsible for a delay of game during the Western Conference Finals. Foster, 58, suffered a bloody nose after he unexpectedly came between the ball and an Oklahoma City Thunder player’s arm during a jump ball just about 90 seconds into the game on Thursday, May 22.

Here's what to know about the announcement, finalists and expected winner for the NBA MVP award for the 2025 season as the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks' postseason series get underway.

It's Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder for a spot in the NBA Finals.

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a 2-0 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals. Here's how it happened.