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2025 NBA Playoff Bracket: First Round Matchups and Schedule Updates
The playoffs began on April 19, featuring eight first-round matchups. Key games and predictions highlight the first round's excitement, including the Knicks and Nuggets leading their series.
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The 2025 NBA playoffs commenced on April 19 with several matchups to kick off the action. All eight playoff series started this weekend:
First-Round Matchups
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**East:
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 8. Miami Heat
- Boston Celtics vs. 7. Orlando Magic
- New York Knicks vs. 6. Detroit Pistons
- Indiana Pacers vs. 5. Milwaukee Bucks**
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**West:
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. 8. Memphis Grizzlies
- Houston Rockets vs. 7. Golden State Warriors
- Los Angeles Lakers vs. 6. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Denver Nuggets vs. 5. Los Angeles Clippers**
The action kicked off with key performances from the Pacers, Nuggets, and Knicks, all securing their Game 1 victories as they vie for playoff supremacy. Expect an exciting postseason, with the intensity ramped up in the coming days.
