Charles Barkley Makes ‘Guarantee’ During First NBA Playoffs Show

NBA on TNT got its first taste of NBA playoff action on Sunday as it provided coverage for two games on the docket.

It was a double-header for TNT as they covered Game 1 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat, followed by the series opener between the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors.

This only means that Charles Barkley and the rest of the NBA on TNT crew also made their 2025 NBA Playoffs debut on Sunday night. Barkley wasted no time making his first “guarantee” of the postseason by declaring his intention to go undefeated with his parlays throughout the playoffs.

“This is dangerous,” Barkley said. “… I’m going to win tonight. I’m going undefeated. Guarantee!”

For his first guarantee, Barkley did not commit to a certain team winning a game or a series. He also isn’t prepared to guarantee the next NBA champs just yet.

The Hall of Famer, however, is adamant that he’s going to make the right picks not only on Sunday, but for the rest of the postseason.

“Undefeated,” he said. “I’m going undefeated in the playoffs.”

NBA legend Charles Barkley giving a thumbs up.© Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

For what it’s worth, Barkley has had a horrendous track record with his parlays this season. In fact, he went 0-21 before finally hitting one on the final day of the regular season.

This prompted a hilarious celebratory dance from the former NBA MVP.

To be fair, Barkley is currently 1-0 with his same-game parlays since the last day of the regular season, and he clearly intends to keep his winning streak alive on Sunday night.

Barkley’s parlay for the Warriors-Rockets game involves Steph Curry scoring at least 25 points, Jimmy Butler and Jalen Green both dropping at least 20 points each and Dillon Brooks scoring 10 points or more.

Per FanDuel, the total odds for Barkley’s parlay are at +441, which means that a $5 bet will win $22.05.

Charles Barkley Makes ‘Guarantee’ During First NBA Playoffs Show

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