NBA Playoffs 2025: Complete Schedule and Matchups for Today
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NBA Playoffs 2025: Complete Schedule and Matchups for Today

Today's games feature two exciting matchups as the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs continues.

The second round is underway in the 2025 NBA playoffs, continuing Monday with two Game 1s: Celtics taking on the Knicks in the East and the Thunder facing the Nuggets in the West.

Eight teams are still in the running after the positive climax of the first round, highlighted by the Warriors advancing post a Game 7 victory against the Rockets over the weekend. Below is the full schedule for the ongoing playoffs, expected to last until May 20.

Today’s NBA Playoff Schedule

All times in Eastern

Monday, May 5

  • Game 1: Celtics vs. Knicks, 7 p.m., TNT/Max
  • Game 1: Thunder vs. Nuggets, 9:30 p.m., TNT/Max

Tuesday, May 6

  • Game 2: Cavaliers vs. Pacers, 7 p.m., TNT/Max
  • Game 1: Timberwolves vs. Warriors, 9:30 p.m., TNT/Max

Wednesday, May 7

  • Game 2: Celtics vs. Knicks, 7 p.m., TNT/Max
  • Game 2: Thunder vs. Nuggets, 9:30 p.m., TNT/Max

Thursday, May 8

  • Game 2: Timberwolves vs. Warriors, 8:30 p.m., TNT/Max

Friday, May 9

  • Game 3: Pacers vs. Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
  • Game 3: Nuggets vs. Thunder, 10 p.m., ESPN/fubo

Key Dates:

  • April 15-18: Play-In Tournament
  • April 19: Start of Playoffs
  • May 12: NBA Draft Lottery
  • June 5: NBA Finals begin
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