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Magic Johnson Makes NBA Finals Prediction Without Hesitation

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated May 20, 2025 12:01 PM ET

The NBA playoffs are currently underway, with four teams remaining in the race for the league title.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks are left standing, fighting to win their respective conference finals matchup before the NBA Finals.

Before these teams face off in the conference finals, NBA legend Magic Johnson revealed his predictions.

Johnson believes the Timberwolves will defeat the Thunder and the Knicks will defeat the Pacers, setting up an NBA Finals matchup between New York and Minnesota.

"I have the New Knicks beating the Indiana Pacers and the Minnesota Timberwolves beating the Oklahoma City Thunder to advance to the NBA Finals!" Johnson said.

I have the New Knicks beating the Indiana Pacers and the Minnesota Timberwolves beating the Oklahoma City Thunder to advance to the NBA Finals!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 20, 2025

Before taking on the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons in the first round and the Boston Celtics in the second round.

New York entered the playoffs as the No. 3 seed in the East.

Minnesota, on the other hand, has also taken down some of the most talented team in the league. They began their playoff run with a win over the Los Angeles Lakers and followed that with a victory over the Golden State Warriors.

The Timberwolves were ranked as the No. 6 team in the West ahead of the playoffs.

A matchup between the Knicks and Timberwolves would display two of the best guards in the NBA, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards.

So far this season, Brunson has posted 26.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game.

Edwards, 23, has averaged 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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