2025 NBA Finals: Road to the Championship – Photos
- The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are set to begin the 2025 NBA Finals on Thursday at 8:30 p.m.
- From electrifying dunks to a pair of seven-game series in the first round, the 2025 postseason has not lacked highlights.
- In a pivotal Game 4 first-round matchup, the Denver Nuggets faced a 2-1 series deficit against the Clippers.
Relive the intensity! The 2025 NBA Playoffs delivered unforgettable moments, and News Directory 3 has the photos to prove it. Witness Aaron Gordon’s buzzer-beating dunk, a historic slam that stunned the Clippers, and the Pacers’ improbable comeback led by Tyrese haliburton—every clutch shot, emphatic dunk, and festivity captured in stunning detail. Experience the drama of the Thunder’s journey to the Finals and the Knicks’ return to prominence. From Russell Westbrook’s defining dunk to T.J. McConnell’s antics, we’ve compiled the biggest plays. Discover what’s next for these teams as they battle for the championship.
Best Moments from the 2025 NBA Playoffs
Updated June 05, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are set to begin the 2025 NBA Finals on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET,
broadcasting on ABC. The road to the championship series was paved with memorable moments.
From electrifying dunks to a pair of seven-game series in the first round, the 2025 postseason has not lacked
highlights. The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics engaged in a thrilling second-round matchup,while the series
between the Clippers and Denver Nuggets also delivered drama. The Pacers, meanwhile, stunned the Cleveland
Cavaliers en route to their second consecutive Eastern Conference finals.
In a pivotal Game 4 first-round matchup, the Denver Nuggets faced a 2-1 series deficit against the Clippers.
Denver carried a 20-point advantage into the fourth quarter, but Los Angeles rallied to tie the score with eight
seconds remaining.
Nikola Jokic’s 3-point attempt missed,but teammate Aaron Gordon secured the rebound and slammed it home as time
expired.According to Basketball-Reference, it marked the first game-winning buzzer-beating dunk in NBA
postseason history.
Game 7 of the same series featured another highlight-reel dunk as the Nuggets defeated the Clippers 120-101 to
advance to the semifinals.
Russell Westbrook, formerly of the Clippers, contributed 16 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals
off the bench. He punctuated the victory with a powerful dunk that put Denver ahead by 31 points with less than
seven minutes to play.
Westbrook’s emphatic hang on the rim resulted in a technical foul and a memorable photograph.
