The 2025 NBA playoffs are officially underway, with the first round in full swing featuring eight exciting matchups. On Thursday night, the Knicks, Thunder, and Clippers emerged victorious, setting the tone as they lead their series into the weekend.

The Thunder, coming off a historic comeback against the Grizzlies, now have a commanding 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven series, potentially making them the first team to advance to the next round. Meanwhile, the Knicks took down the Pistons in Game 3, securing a 2-1 advantage. In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers, Celtics, and Pacers each hold 2-0 leads over the Heat, Magic, and Bucks respectively, with those teams aiming to regain momentum this weekend.

The Western Conference matchups have proved to be tightly contested, with three of the four matchups tied at 1-1 after the first two games. The Clippers scored a significant home victory against the Nuggets, pulling ahead 2-1 in that series, while critical Game 3s await the Lakers vs. Timberwolves and Rockets vs. Warriors.

Upcoming game times and locations include:

• Saturday, April 26: Heat vs. Cavaliers, 1 PM ET, ABC
• Monday, April 28: Game 5 of Thunder vs. Grizzlies, 7:30 PM ET, TNT

Keep following the action as the playoffs intensify.