The Oklahoma City Thunder’s undefeated 8-0 postseason run, elite defensive efficiency, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominant scoring have solidified them as the clear Western Conference favorite to reach the NBA Finals after sweeping both the Suns and Lakers. In the East, the New York Knicks’ franchise-record postseason win streak and sweep of the 76ers position them as the frontrunner, while the Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers series remains tightly contested at 3-3 with both teams showing resilience in back-and-forth games. The San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, advance from a competitive first-round series and now face the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, where home-court advantage and recent form will heavily influence advancement odds. Roster health, particularly for key contributors like Jalen Williams and OG Anunoby, along with back-to-back scheduling demands, remain pivotal variables heading into these decisive conference finals matchups.