This year’s NBA Final Four has taken an unexpected turn, challenging previous expectations set by preseason odds.

The Celtics, who were the frontrunners with odds of +300, and the Nuggets, the previous champions at +750, are no longer in contention. Both teams were ousted in the conference semifinals, with Boston losing to the Knicks and Denver falling to the Thunder.

Remaining in the race are the Knicks, Indiana, Minnesota, and Oklahoma City. Minnesota initially ranked third in preseason odds at +850, while Indiana was regarded as a long shot at +5000.

Recently, the Thunder finished as the top seed in the West, while Minnesota and Indiana performed remarkably in postseason play. The Knicks made headlines by defeating the Celtics.

As the conference finals approach, the Thunder are heavily favored against Minnesota and the Knicks against Indiana for a spot in the finals. Odds for the potential NBA finals heavily tilt towards the Western Conference teams.

Stay tuned for even more exciting developments as the playoffs unfold!