NBA playoffs have delivered an exciting surprise this year – setting up an historic matchup never seen before in league history between #6 and #7 seeds that only happened twice prior. While Eastern Conference first round results were unsurprising with all higher seeds advancing, Western Conference first round results surprised with an unexpected encounter between them in an unprecedented clash that is only occurring twice previously in league history.
Unexpected Outcomes Lead to Rare Semifinal Showdown
In the West, the playoff landscape was shaken as two of the top three seeds were eliminated early on. The Houston Rockets, positioned at #2, fell to the #7 seed Golden State Warriors in a gripping seven-game series. Likewise, the #3 seed Los Angeles Lakers were bested by the #6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves in just five games. This set the stage for only the third occurrence in NBA history where the #6 and #7 seeds would face each other in the postseason.
Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals
The upcoming Western Conference semifinals will see the Golden State Warriors taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves. This extraordinary matchup marks a significant moment in NBA history, being the third instance where such a pairing has occurred, following precedents set in 1987 and more recently in 2023.
The Warriors proved themselves worthy as #7 seeds by easily defeating Houston Rockets thanks to Buddy Hield’s outstanding Game 7 performance – scoring 33 points to set an NBA playoff career-high! However, their victory wasn’t easy as they allowed an early 3-1 series lead slip before eventually sealing it in Game 7. On the other side of things were Minnesota Timberwolves as #6 seeds; their 4-1 win against Los Angeles Lakers saw Anthony Edwards lead them back into conference semifinals again this season!
Anxiety builds as the Warriors look forward to continuing their incredible playoff journey under Steph Curry and company in Minnesota, marking a historic event within NBA annals that marks only the third time wherein #6-and #7 seed teams collide to play each other for championship glory.