In the NBA, time moves like a comet—fast, fiery, unforgettable. The Conference Finals stage has arrived, even though October 2024 feels like it just passed. Through bruises and brilliance, thirty teams gave it all, and now, only four remain. In the East, the Pacers gear up for a clash with the Knicks this Wednesday. First, the West takes the spotlight as the Timberwolves meet OKC. But just before the action exploded, NBA icon Magic Johnson stepped in with a prediction that turned heads.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers legend has his priorities sorted before the mega clash. He has delivered his verdict for the Conference Finals. The 65-year-old tweeted: “I have the New Knicks beating the Indiana Pacers and the Minnesota Timberwolves beating the Oklahoma City Thunder to advance to the NBA Finals!” An NBA Finals between the Knicks and Wolves would mean a massive face-off between Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson. The two best guards in the league!

Besides, on the day the Knicks took down the Celtics, Johnson didn’t hide his celebrations; he dropped two tweets: “Congratulations to New York Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks players, and the entire organization for advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals!” And another one analyzing the game and giving the Knicks that edge against the Cs.

And interestingly enough, the NBA community isn’t shutting out Magic Johnson’s predictions. The 2025 Playoffs have been anything but predictable. Therefore, if miracles do happen nothing will be shocking!

The NBA community agrees with Magic Johnson’s NBA Finals verdict

“I hope you’re right,” one of the hopeful fans commented below Magic Johnson’s tweet. The New York Knicks haven’t won a championship since 1973; that is more than five decades. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have yet to add a silverware to their trophy cabinet. So, the fans are just hoping that the Lakers legend’s predictions turn into reality.

Another fan turned into an analyst and pointed out: “Agreed on that! OKC showed some weakness during Denver and the Wolves are a grindy team. New York balanced scoring will be too much for Indiana too.” The Thunder had their share of fumbles in the games they lost against the Nuggets in the second round of the playoff series. But the Wolves? That level of dominance against both LA and the Warriors felt unreal. But in the East, both the Knicks and the Pacers are balanced on both ends of the court.

Meanwhile, someone wrote, “💪🔥💪🔥Great call!” Magic Johnson is getting positive nods from the NBA community for his Finals prediction. Maybe, it’s his years of experience in the league with five rings to his that made him look into the future. Moreover, it would be pretty miraculous if this verdict turned into reality in the days to come.

“Wolves got that dawg in em just saying but I agree New York Knicks going to the finals,” someone commented. The fan praises the Timberwolves’ fierce energy, saying they have that unstoppable drive or ‘dawg’ mentality. However, despite that, the person agrees the New York Knicks are the stronger team and believes they will advance to the NBA Finals. It’s a mix of respect and confident prediction.

Lastly, one of the fans told of the legend, “Magic knows hoops!” and added a GIF to express their emotions:

Thus, Magic Johnson has spoken, and the NBA world is listening. His Finals prediction has sparked belief, debate, and a flood of emotions. Fans are holding on to hope, trusting the legend’s eye for greatness. After all, in a season this wild, maybe Magic really does see the future.