Sixteen teams in total make the NBA playoffs, eight teams from both the Eastern and Western Conference. The top six seeds in each conference advance based on the regular season record. The final two seeds in each conference are determined by the NBA Play-In Tournament.

The Oklahoma City Thunder began the Western Conference Finals with a 114-88 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday evening.

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The Celtics were clicking on all cylinders, with Derrick White leading the way. The role player, who has become much more than just that in recent years, finished with 34 points, shooting 7-of-13 from deep in the win.

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This is why the Thunder craved Caruso — for his championship experience and obviously for his dogged defensive mentality. He’s now the first guard off the bench in most situations, and his value soared in the semifinals when he was asked to help check Nikola Jokić, of all people.

The NBA playoffs are heating up. Indiana Pacers face the Knicks. Oklahoma City Thunder lead against Minnesota Timberwolves. Both teams aim for the finals. The Pacers haven't been to the finals since 2000.