The 2025 NBA playoffs are currently in progress, with the Indiana Pacers triumphing in a thrilling Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. In the second round, they will compete against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who previously defeated the Miami Heat in a clean sweep during Game 4. Additionally, the Boston Celtics have also secured their spot after overcoming the Orlando Magic in five games.

Whereas the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Memphis Grizzlies and are the sole team from the Western Conference to have made it through.

Though several matchups remain undecided, we are swiftly approaching the conference semifinals with twelve teams vying for the prestigious Larry O’Brien trophy, and the count will reduce to eight by Sunday, May 4.

As the playoffs unfold, take a look at the complete bracket here, along with results and upcoming fixtures. Our experts predicted every first-round series correctly, but playoffs are known for surprises.

2025 NBA Playoff Bracket

All times Eastern

First-Round Schedule and Results

Saturday, April 19

Game 1: Pacers 117, Bucks 98
Game 1: Nuggets 112, Clippers 110 (OT)
Game 1: Knicks 123, Pistons 112
Game 1: Timberwolves 117, Lakers 95

Sunday, April 20

Game 1: Thunder 131, Grizzlies 80
Game 1: Celtics 103, Magic 86
Game 1: Cavaliers 121, Heat 100
Game 1: Warriors 95, Rockets 85

Upcoming Games on April 30

Game 5: Rockets vs. Warriors, 7:30 p.m., TNT/Max (Golden State leads 3-1)
Game 5: Lakers vs. Timberwolves, 10 p.m., TNT/Max (Minnesota leads 3-1)

Key Dates:

• April 15-18: Play-In Tournament
• April 19: Playoffs commence
• May 5-6: Second round starts
• May 12: NBA Draft Lottery
• May 20-21: Conference finals kick off
• June 5: NBA Finals begin