NBA Playoffs See Multiple Historic Team Records Across Series

The 2025 NBA Playoffs have already produced several historic moments, with road teams winning three Game 1s in the second round for the first time ever, and all three teams with 60+ regular-season wins—the Thunder, Cavaliers, and Celtics—losing their opening games. The Golden State Warriors set a franchise defensive record by holding the Timberwolves to just 31 first-half points in Game 1, but are now struggling offensively after Stephen Curry's hamstring injury, leading to an unprecedented 14-player rotation in Game 2. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder set a new playoff record by scoring 87 points in the first half against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2, rebounding from a narrow Game 1 loss. The New York Knicks made NBA history by winning consecutive playoff games after trailing by 20 or more points, taking a 2-0 lead over the Boston Celtics, who set a record for most missed three-pointers in a playoff game. These dramatic shifts underscore a postseason marked by unexpected outcomes and resilient performances.