NBA conference finals history
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The audience for the 2025 NBA Playoffs on ESPN platforms ( ESPN and ABC) is up 12% from last year, according to Nielsen. Through the Conference Semifinals (22 games), ESPN is averaging 4,883,000 viewers, making it the second-most watched NBA Playoffs since 2011.
The NBA announced the finalists for each major award for the 2024-25 season over a month ago, and has slowly been revealing the winners throughout the playoffs. Now, finally, it's time to learn which player has been crowned MVP.
Entering the playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers were considered one of the league’s elite contenders and were quickly eliminated.
Tyrese Haliburton walked to the podium in Madison Square Garden about 40 minutes after he and the Indiana Pacers set multiple playoff records. In a Game 7 win against the New York Knicks to conclude the 2024 Eastern Conference Semifinals,
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for making an “inappropriate comment” to officials during a playoff game.
With All-Stars Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton now leading the way, take a moment to revisit the history of a rivalry that helped shape the NBA's Eastern Conference.
As the Knicks’ playoff run continues to electrify New York, officials are warning exuberant fans about potential NBA ticket scams. The Knicks will be hosting the
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for making an “inappropriate comment” to the officials during Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against Minnesota.