Unprecedented, after the Thunder eliminated the Nuggets, 7 different champions will be born in the first seven seasons in history

The Knicks and the Thunder stopped in the second round and started a crazy championship history.

The 2025 NBA playoffs laid the foundation for something truly unprecedented. This is the first time in league history that the seventh different champion will be born in seven seasons.

This even-match era is different from the league before, symbolizing the change of power and the rise of a new force that desires to leave its name in basketball history.

With the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics losing in the second round, the doors to the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers have been open. Each team has its own unique story and a long-term championship drought. The Knicks last won the championship trophy in 1973, and for more than fifty years, they have been working hard to regain their strength. Since Richard Nixon's presidency, there has never been a trophy in Madison Square Garden, and the city is full of expectations for this belated return. The

Thunder's journey is equally fascinating. The only time they won the championship was in 1979, when they were also known as the Seattle Supersonics. They have been close to the championship many times since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008, but never really achieved it. This year, the team rekindled the hopes of Thunder fans under the leadership of the energetic Shea Gilgers-Alexander. They showed their courage and determination in their seventh game against the Denver Nuggets, with Gilgers Alexander scoring 35 points and Jaylen Williams also contributing 24 points.

The Thunder's defense was suffocating, forcing the opponent to make 23 turnovers and eventually tied the score to 37 points. Denver Nuggets MVP Nikola Jokic scored just 20 points under continuous pressure from Oklahoma City.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are chasing their first NBA championship. The team is often seen as a weaker side, but this year has performed better than expected, with them defeating Western Conference powerhouses Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors on the road to the Western Conference Finals.

Anthony Edwards became a superstar with his own strength and led the Timberwolves to an unprecedented height. Their active style of play and tenacious defense have made them a dark horse in this unpredictable playoffs. The Indiana Pacers are also chasing their first championship. Despite their success in the ABA League, they have not won the NBA championship to this day. Tyreth Halliburton has been at the heart of the Pacers’ revival and continues to silence critics.

Although people keep talking about him being "overrated", he can always show his strength at critical moments and prove his position among the league's new stars. Under Halliburton, Indiana has built a team of young players and experienced veterans to show strong competitiveness on the court.

As the Eastern Conference Finals approach, basketball fans are witnessing the unveiling of history. A new championship is a foregone conclusion, and a new legend is about to be written. The dawn of a new era in the NBA is coming.