NBA playoff bracket: Updated 2025 schedule, times, scores

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The 2025 NBA playoffs have moved into the second round and there are plenty of intriguing storylines to follow.

In the Eastern Conference, things went pretty much according to plan in the opening round with all four of the top seeds -- the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Indiana Pacers -- advancing in impressive fashion.

Things were much different out West. The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder completed a first-round sweep, but the other matchups were all won by the lower seeds. The Thunder will be heavy favorites as they take on the No. 5-seeded Denver Nuggets. And in a battle of underdogs, the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves face the No. 7 Golden State Warriors.

NBA playoff predictions: Who will win Eastern and Western conference semifinal series?

Here's the complete NBA playoffs schedule, including results in the first round and broadcast information:

NBA bracket: Playoff schedule, scores and results​

The conference semifinals are underway, potentially running through May 19.

All times Eastern. *-if necessary

Eastern Conference​

(1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (4) Indiana Pacers

Pacers lead series 1-0

• Game 1: Pacers 121, Cavaliers 112
• Game 2: Pacers at Cavaliers | Tuesday, May 6, 7 p.m. | TNT
• Game 3: Cavaliers at Pacers | Friday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 4: Cavaliers at Pacers | Sunday, May 11, 8 p.m. | TNT
• Game 5: Pacers at Cavaliers | Tuesday, May 13, TBD | TNT*
• Game 6: Cavaliers at Pacers | Thursday, May 15, TBD | TBD*
• Game 7: Pacers at Cavaliers | Sunday, May 18, TBD | TBD*

(2) Boston Celtics vs. (3) New York Knicks

• Game 1: Knicks at Celtics | Monday, May 5, 7 p.m. | TNT
• Game 2: Knicks at Celtics | Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m. | TNT
• Game 3: Celtics at Knicks | Saturday, May 10, TBD | ABC
• Game 4: Celtics at Knicks | Monday, May 12, TBD | ESPN
• Game 5: Knicks at Celtics | Wednesday, May 14, TBD | TNT*
• Game 6: Celtics at Knicks | Friday, May 16, TBD | ESPN*
• Game 7: Knicks at Celtics | Monday, May 19, TBD | TNT*

Western Conference​

(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (5) Denver Nuggets

• Game 1: Nuggets at Thunder | Monday, May 5, 9:30 p.m. | TNT
• Game 2: Nuggets at Thunder | Wednesday, May 7, 9:30 p.m. | TNT
• Game 3: Thunder at Nuggets | Friday, May 9, 10 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 4: Thunder at Nuggets | Sunday, May 11, 3:30 p.m. | ABC
• Game 5: Nuggets at Thunder | TBD*
• Game 6: Thunder at Nuggets | TBD*
• Game 7: Nuggets at Thunder | TBD*

(6) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (7) Golden State Warriors

• Game 1: Warriors at Timberwolves | Tuesday, May 6, 9:30 p.m. | TNT
• Game 2: Warriors at Timberwolves | Thursday, May 8, 8:30 p.m. | TNT
• Game 3: Timberwolves at Warriors | Saturday, May 10, TBD | ABC
• Game 4: Timberwolves at Warriors | Monday, May 12, TBD | ESPN
• Game 5: Warriors at Timberwolves | TBD | TBD*
• Game 6: Timberwolves at Warriors | TBD | TBD*
• Game 7: Warriors at Timberwolves | TBD | TBD*

Conference finals​

All times Eastern. *-if necessary

Eastern Conference​

(Series start could move up to May 19)

• Game 1, May 21: TNT, 8 p.m.
• Game 2, May 23: TNT, 8 p.m.
• Game 3, May 25: TNT, 8 p.m.
• Game 4, May 27: TNT, 8 p.m.
• Game 5, May 29: TNT, 8 p.m.*
• Game 6, May 31: TNT, 8 p.m.*
• Game 7, June 2: TNT, 8 p.m.*

Western Conference​

(Series start could move up to May 18)

• Game 1, May 20: ESPN, 8:30 p.m.
• Game 2, May 22: ESPN, 8:30 p.m.
• Game 3, May 24: ABC, 8:30 p.m.
• Game 4, May 26: ESPN, 8:30 p.m.
• Game 5, May 28: ESPN, 8:30 p.m.*
• Game 6, May 30: ESPN, 8:30 p.m.*
• Game 7, June 1: ESPN, 8 p.m.*

2025 NBA Finals schedule​

*-if necessary

• Game 1, June 5: ABC
• Game 2, June 8: ABC
• Game 3, June 11: ABC
• Game 4, June 13: ABC
• Game 5, June 16: ABC*
• Game 6, June 19: ABC*
• Game 7, June 22: ABC*

First-round NBA playoff results​

Eastern Conference​

(1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (8) Miami Heat

Cavaliers win series 4-0

• Game 1:Cavaliers 121, Heat 100
• Game 2: Cavaliers 121, Heat 112
• Game 3: Cavaliers 124, Heat 87
• Game 4: Cavaliers 138, Heat 83

(2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Orlando Magic

Celtics win series 4-1

• Game 1: Celtics 103, Magic 86
• Game 2: Celtics 109, Magic 100
• Game 3: Magic 95, Celtics 93
• Game 4: Celtics 107, Magic 98
• Game 5: Celtics 120, Magic 89

(3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Detroit Pistons

Knicks win series 4-2

• Game 1: Knicks 123, Pistons 112
• Game 2: Pistons 100, Knicks 94
• Game 3: Knicks 118, Pistons 116
• Game 4: Knicks 94, Pistons 93
• Game 5: Pistons 106, Knicks 103
• Game 6: Knicks 116, Pistons 113

(4) Indiana Pacers vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks

Pacers win series 4-1

• Game 1: Pacers 117, Bucks 98
• Game 2: Pacers 123, Bucks 115
• Game 3: Bucks 117, Pacers 107
• Game 4: Pacers 129, Bucks 103
• Game 5: Pacers 119, Bucks 118 (OT)

Western Conference​

(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) Memphis Grizzlies

Thunder win series 4-0

• Game 1: Thunder 131, Grizzles 80
• Game 2: Thunder 118, Grizzlies 99
• Game 3: Thunder 114, Grizzlies 108
• Game 4: Thunder 117, Grizzlies 115

(2) Houston Rockets vs. (7) Golden State Warriors

Warriors win series 4-3

• Game 1: Warriors 95, Rockets 85
• Game 2: Rockets 109, Warriors 94
• Game 3: Warriors 104, Rockets 93
• Game 4: Warriors 109, Rockets 106
• Game 5: Rockets 131, Warriors 116
• Game 6: Rockets 115, Warriors 107
• Game 7: Warriors 103, Rockets 89

(3) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (6) Minnesota Timberwolves

Timberwolves win series 4-1

• Game 1: Timberwolves 117, Lakers 95
• Game 2: Lakers 94, Timberwolves 85
• Game 3: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 104
• Game 4: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 113
• Game 5: Timberwolves 103, Lakers 96

(4) Denver Nuggets vs. (5) Los Angeles Clippers

Nuggets win series 4-3

• Game 1: Nuggets 112, Clippers 110
• Game 2: Clippers 105, Nuggets 102
• Game 3: Clippers 117, Nuggets 83
• Game 4: Nuggets 101, Clippers 99
• Game 5: Nuggets 131, Clippers 115
• Game 6: Clippers 111, Nuggets 105
• Game 7: Nuggets 120, Clippers 101

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA playoff bracket 2025: Updated schedule, times, scores

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