Historic NBA Playoff Comebacks Highlight Dramatic Action in 2025

ININGLEWOOD, California – The 2024-25 NBA playoffs are generating intense excitement as teams battle for a chance at the Finals. On Thursday, April 25, 2025, the No. 1 seed completed a historic comeback to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their series against the No. 8 seed. That same night, the No. 5 seed also made headlines by securing its first playoff victory at the new Intuit Dome, defeating the No. 4 seed to take a 2-1 series lead.

As the playoffs unfold, several pivotal games and player performances are capturing attention. The Minnesota Timberwolves rallied late to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 113-92, dominating the paint with a 56-26 score. Star players like Anthony Edwards contributed significantly, scoring 30 points and grabbing five rebounds. Meanwhile, Lakers veteran LeBron James, despite battling a stomach flu, set a record for the most points by a player aged 40 or older with 38 points, though it wasn’t enough for victory.

In another crucial matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder mounted a remarkable comeback against the Memphis Grizzlies, recovering from a 29-point deficit after the departure of Grizzlies star Ja Morant due to a hip injury. The Thunder clinched a 3-0 series lead with a final score of 113-111, marking the largest second-half comeback in NBA playoff history.

The Nuggets struggled against the Clippers in Game 3, losing by 34 points. With a balanced attack, the Clippers saw contributions from several players, including James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, each scoring over 20 points while limiting the rest of the Nuggets’ roster to just 36 points. The lack of production from the supporting cast left the Nuggets in a difficult position.

The series continues with Game 4 matchups scheduled for this weekend, including a quick turnaround for both the Clippers and Nuggets, with tip-off at 3 p.m. local time Saturday.