The 2025 NBA playoffs continued Sunday with a busy schedule featuring four crucial Game 4 matchups. Games included Pistons vs. Knicks, Timberwolves vs. Lakers, Magic vs. Celtics, and Bucks vs. Pacers. All four series began the day tied at 2-1. By the end of Sunday, the Knicks, Timberwolves, Celtics, and Pacers had all taken commanding 3-1 leads in their respective best-of-seven series.
The Oklahoma City Thunder were the first team to secure their spot in the second round, completing a four-game sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. The Thunder will now have a week off to rest and prepare for their next opponent, who will be the winner of the series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets.
As the playoffs progress in the coming weeks, the field of teams will be narrowed down until only the finalists remain. Below is the current schedule for the 2025 NBA playoffs, keeping you updated every step of the way.
2025 NBA Playoffs Schedule, Upcoming Games
All times Eastern
Sunday, April 27 (Results)
Game 4: Knicks 94, Pistons 93 (New York leads 3-1)
Game 4: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 113 (Minnesota leads 3-1)
Game 4: Celtics 107, Magic 98 (Boston leads 3-1)
Game 4: Pacers 129, Bucks 103 (Indiana leads 3-1)
Monday, April 28
Game 4: Heat vs. Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m., TNT/Max (Cleveland leads 3-0)
Game 4: Warriors vs. Rockets, 10 p.m., TNT/Max (Golden State leads 2-1)
Tuesday, April 29
Game 5: Pacers vs. Bucks, 6 p.m., NBA TV/fubo
Game 5: Knicks vs. Pistons, 7:30 p.m., TNT/Max
Game 5: Celtics vs. Magic, 8:30 p.m., NBA TV/fubo
Game 5: Nuggets vs. Clippers, 10 p.m., TNT/Max (Series tied 2-2)
Wednesday, April 30
*Game 5: Cavaliers vs. Heat, 7 p.m., NBA TV/fubo
Game 5: Rockets vs. Warriors, 7:30 p.m., TNT/Max
Game 5: Lakers vs. Timberwolves, 10 p.m., TNT/Max
Thursday, May 1
*Game 6: Magic vs. Celtics, Time/TV TBD
*Game 6: Pistons vs. Knicks, Time/TV TBD
Game 6: Clippers vs. Nuggets, Time/TV TBD
Friday, May 2
*Game 6: Heat vs. Cavaliers, Time/TV TBD
*Game 6: Bucks vs. Pacers, Time/TV TBD
*Game 6: Warriors vs. Rockets, Time/TV TBD
*Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Lakers, Time/TV TBD
Saturday, May 3
*Game 7: Celtics vs. Magic, Time/TV TBD
*Game 7: Knicks vs. Pistons, Time/TV TBD
*Game 7: Nuggets vs. Clippers, Time/TV TBD
Sunday, May 4
*Game 7: Cavaliers vs. Heat, Time/TV TBD
*Game 7: Pacers vs. Bucks, Time/TV TBD
*Game 7: Rockets vs. Warriors, Time/TV TBD
*Game 7: Lakers vs. Timberwolves, Time/TV TBD
* indicates game is if necessary
Key Dates for 2025 NBA Playoffs
- April 15-18: Play-In Tournament
- April 19: Playoffs Begin
- May 5-6 (or May 3-4): Second Round Begins
- May 12: NBA Draft Lottery
- May 20-21 (or May 18-19): Conference Finals Begin
- June 5: NBA Finals Begin
