Road Teams Start 6-0 in 2025 NBA Conference Semifinals With All Four Game 1 Wins Including Indiana, NYK, Denver, Golden State

In the 2025 NBA playoffs, road teams have achieved an unprecedented start in the conference semifinals by winning the first six games. This marks the first time in NBA history that all four road teams have won Game 1 in the Division/Conference Semifinals, effectively stealing home-court advantage from the higher-seeded teams. The road teams began the second round with a 3-0 record against the league's top teams and extended their winning streak to 6-0, a feat never seen before outside of the 2020 bubble playoffs. Notable Game 1 results include Indiana defeating Cleveland 121-112, New York overcoming Boston 108-105, Denver edging out Oklahoma City 121-119, and Golden State beating Minnesota 99-88. The trend continued with Indiana winning Game 2 against Cleveland 120-119. This historic run by road teams highlights a shift in playoff dynamics, with home teams yet to secure a victory through the first six games of the conference semifinals. The phenomenon has drawn comparisons to the NHL playoffs, where unpredictability is common.