The 2025 NBA playoffs have commenced, with the complete first-round schedule now in effect. The series will unfold this weekend, and after an intense Play-In Tournament, sixteen teams are now vying for the title.

Four matchups kicked off on Saturday: Pacers vs. Bucks, Nuggets vs. Clippers, Knicks vs. Pistons, and Lakers vs. Timberwolves. The remaining series involving the Thunder and Grizzlies, Celtics and Magic, Cavaliers and Heat, as well as the Rockets and Warriors, are set to begin on Sunday.

Detailed matchups and times for the playoffs, including standout teams and predictions, highlight the competitive nature of this postseason. The playoffs promise thrilling matchups, and engaging with the games has never been easier with various viewing options available through major channels and streaming platforms. Here’s the full playoff schedule and dates:

2025 NBA Playoffs Schedule

All times are in Eastern

Saturday, April 19

• Game 1: Pacers 117, Bucks 98
• Game 1: Nuggets 112, Clippers 110 (OT)
• Game 1: Knicks 123, Pistons 112
• Game 1: Lakers vs. Timberwolves, 8:30 PM, ABC/FuboTV

Sunday, April 20

• Game 1: Thunder vs. Grizzlies, 1 PM, ABC/FuboTV
• Game 1: Celtics vs. Magic, 3:30 PM, ABC/FuboTV
• Game 1: Cavaliers vs. Heat, 7 PM, TNT/Max
• Game 1: Rockets vs. Warriors, 9:30 PM, TNT/Max

Monday, April 21

• Game 2: Knicks vs. Pistons, 7:30 PM, TNT/Max
• Game 2: Nuggets vs. Clippers, 10 PM, TNT/Max

Further details on subsequent matches will follow…