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The stage is set for a dramatic conclusion to what has been one of the most compelling NBA Finals in recent memory. The Oklahoma City Thunder hold a commanding 3-2 series lead over the Indiana Pacers, standing just one victory away from capturing their first championship since the franchise relocated from Seattle in 2008.

Oklahoma City enters as 9.5-point home favorites in what could be a statement game. The Thunder’s historically dominant defense meets…

Thunder host T-Wolves as West Finals tip off tonight! SGA vs Ant-Man showdown has OKC favored by 7.5, but Minnesota’s 8-2 playoff ATS record makes them an intriguing underdog. Look for the Thunder to lead by 8-10 at halftime (54-46) but expect Minnesota to keep it competitive late. Smart money likes Timberwolves +7.5, Naz Reid’s points over, and Chet’s three-point shooting in what should be an electric Game 1!

Below is a quick preview of the three NBA playoff games scheduled for April 24, 2025, along with the sharpest and highest-value bets, including proposition bets, based on available data and trends.

Welcome in our preview and the sharpest, high-value NBA bets and proposition bets for the Game 2 playoff games, scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025. We made our selections, based on available data, team performances, and betting trends. Odds are in American format, and the best bets are marked with BEST BET.

The Los Angeles Clippers face the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their Western Conference First Round series at Ball Arena, with tip-off at 10:00 p.m. ET. The Nuggets lead 1-0 after a thrilling 112-110 overtime victory in Game 1, where Nikola Jokić nearly notched a triple-double (29 points, 12 assists, 9 rebounds) and Russell Westbrook hit a clutch corner three.

The Detroit Pistons face the New York Knicks in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks, coming off a 123-112 Game 1 victory powered by a 21-0 fourth-quarter run, look to leverage their home-court advantage and veteran experience.

The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers, seeded No. 3 with a 50-32 record, boast a potent offense led by Luka Doncic and LeBron James, averaging 114.9 points per game.

The Dallas Mavericks (39-43) face the Memphis Grizzlies (48-34) in a crucial Western Conference Play-In Tournament game on April 18, 2025, at FedExForum in Memphis, with tip-off at 9:30 p.m. ET. The winner secures the No. 8 seed and a first-round playoff matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Miami Heat (37-45) face the Atlanta Hawks (40-42) in a winner-take-all NBA Play-In Tournament game at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, with the victor securing the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed to face the Cleveland Cavaliers.