In the 2025 NBA Conference Finals, the action was a bit less entertaining compared to the previous rounds. Four out of the five games in the Western Conference Finals were not close. But the Eastern Conference was very entertaining throughout the entire series. Nonetheless, there were still some all-time great performances on both sides of the bracket. This article will go through the best single-game fantasy performances from the conference finals. We had an historic performance by Tyrese Haliburton, dominant performances by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and more great games from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Let’s look at the best fantasy basketball performances from the NBA Conference Finals.
The Best Fantasy Performances from the Conference Finals
1) Tyrese Haliburton – Game 4 – 76.9 Fantasy Points
In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Tyrese Haliburton was nothing short of spectacular. Haliburton had a record-breaking performance with 32 points, 15 assists, 12 rebounds, and four steals. He also didn’t have a single turnover, which is the most impressive part about this stat lone. Haliburton became the first player in NBA history with 30+ points, 15+ assists, 10+ rebounds, and zero turnovers in a playoff game. This was also the second-best fantasy performance of the entire playoffs behind Nikola Jokic’s Game 4 performance against the Clippers in the opening round. It’s one of the best playoff performances in recent memory, and that translated to fantasy basketball.
2) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Game 4 – 62.8 Fantasy Points
Throughout these playoffs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the driving force behind the finals-bound Thunder. He did not disappoint during the conference finals. Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals was SGA’s best performance and the best game of the series. Shai finished this game with 40 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds. SGA was a rebound away from a 40-point triple-double. The Thunder have relied on their defense to take them to the NBA Finals, but SGA has been their offensive engine. The 2024-25 MVP is having an amazing playoff run, and that continued all throughout the Western Conference Finals.
3) Karl-Anthony Towns – Game 1 – 55.4 Fantasy Points
It was impressive what the Knicks accomplished during this playoff run, and Karl-Anthony Towns was a part of that. KAT has been inconsistent throughout the playoffs, but his high points have been awesome to watch. Towns’ performance in Game 1 was great, as he notched 35 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists. KAT was a mixed bag throughout the playoffs, but in fantasy basketball, he is one of the best overall players in the league. He was one of the best fantasy basketball players in the regular season, and that continued throughout the playoffs. With the Knicks recently firing coach Tom Thibodeau, we’ll see if Towns can be used more alongside Jalen Brunson with a new coach.
4) Jalen Brunson – Game 2 – 55.1 Fantasy Points
As I stated before, the Knicks had a great playoff run as they made their first Eastern Conference Finals since 2000. Jalen Brunson was a big reason for that. The reigning Clutch Player of the Year was great throughout the playoffs. In Game 2, Brunson finished the game with 36 points, 11 assists, and three rebounds. He also led the game with five three-pointers made. Brunson was a great fantasy asset across the entire season, and his play continued in the playoffs. The Eastern Conference Finals were no different, and Brunson was a star for the Knicks and for fantasy basketball.
The Wrap-Up
The 2025 NBA Playoffs have been one of the best in recent memory. Although the conference finals (particularly the West) were not the greatest, there were still some great individual performances. Tyrese Haliburton, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Jalen Brunson were the head of these stellar performances. We have one more series to go, starting on Thursday with Game 1 of the NBA Finals. I believe that the high level of play will continue, and the Thunder and Pacers will be a great series.
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