As the 2025 NBA Playoffs heat up, the competition is fierce, and the matchups are more unpredictable than ever. With upsets, close calls, and standout performances, the postseason promises to deliver plenty of excitement. Here’s everything you need to know about the first round and what to expect as teams vie for playoff supremacy.

Eastern Conference:

#1 Cleveland vs. #8 Miami

• Game 1: Cavaliers 121, Heat 100

• Game 2: Cavaliers 121, Heat 112

• Game 3: Cavaliers 124, Heat 87

• Game 4: Cavaliers 138, Heat 83

• Result: Cleveland sweeps series 4-0

#2 Boston vs. #7 Orlando

• 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

• Result: Boston wins series 4-1

#3 New York vs. #6 Detroit

• 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 3-2 series lead, Game 6 on May 1, 7:30 ET (TNT)

• Game 7: If necessary, May 3, TBD

#4 Indiana vs. #5 Milwaukee

• Game 1: Pacers 117, Bucks 98

• Game 2: Pacers 123, Bucks 115

• Game 3: Bucks 117, Pacers 101

• Game 4: Pacers 129, Bucks 103

• Game 5: Pacers 119, Bucks 118

• Result: Indiana wins series 4-1

Western Conference:

#1 Oklahoma City vs. #8 Memphis

• Game 1: Thunder 131, Grizzlies 80

• Game 2: Thunder 118, Grizzlies 99

• Game 3: Thunder 114, Grizzlies 108

• Game 4: Thunder 117, Grizzlies 115

• Result: Oklahoma City sweeps series 4-0

#2 Houston vs. #7 Golden State

• 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 at Warriors, May 2, 9:00 ET (ESPN)

• Game 7: Warriors at Rockets, May 4, TBD

• Result: Golden State leads series 3-2

#3 Los Angeles Lakers vs. #6 Minnesota

• Game 1: Timberwolves 117, Lakers 95

• Game 2: Lakers 95, Timberwolves 85

• Game 3: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 104

• Game 4: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 113

• Game 5: Timberwolves 103, Lakers 96

• Result: Minnesota wins series 4-1

#4 Denver vs. #5 LA Clippers

• Game 1: Nuggets 112, Clippers 110 (OT)

• Game 2: Clippers 113, Nuggets 112

• Game 3: Clippers 117, Nuggets 83

• Game 4: Nuggets 101, Clippers 99

• Game 5: Nuggets 131, Clippers 115

• Game 6: Nuggets at Clippers, May 1, 10:00 ET (TNT)

• Game 7: Clippers at Nuggets, May 3, TBD

• Result: Denver leads series 3-2

Upcoming Key Games:

• New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons: Game 6 on May 1, 7:30 ET

• Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers: Game 6 on May 1, 10:00 ET

• Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors: Game 6 on May 2, 9:00 ET

The 2025 NBA Playoffs have already provided plenty of drama, and with some series still hanging in the balance, there’s no telling which teams will make a deep run. Stay tuned for more updates as the race for the Finals intensifies!