The 2025 NBA playoffs are on a thrilling path as the second round progresses. This weekend has featured exciting games with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Boston Celtics securing wins in their respective Game 3s. The Timberwolves and Nuggets now hold 2-1 advantages in their series, while the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers also lead 2-1 in their encounters.
Saturday’s action saw the Celtics excel with 20 made 3-pointers to achieve their first victory against the Knicks, while the Timberwolves managed to fend off a determined Warriors team missing star player Steph Curry. The playoffs continue on Sunday, featuring crucial Game 4 matchups between the Thunder-Nuggets and Cavs-Pacers series.
Despite an up-and-down second round, the Oklahoma City Thunder are currently viewed as the strongest title contenders, listed at +175 with DraftKings. Even though the Celtics trail 2-1 against the Knicks, they are still considered favorites to win the Eastern Conference with +225 odds.
Here is today’s NBA playoff schedule:
2025 NBA Playoffs Schedule Today
All times Eastern
Saturday, May 10
Game 3: Celtics 115, Knicks 93 (New York leads 2-1)
Game 3: Timberwolves 102, Warriors 97 (Minnesota leads 2-1)
Sunday, May 11
Game 4: Nuggets vs. Thunder, 3:30 p.m., ABC/fubo (Denver leads 2-1)
Game 4: Pacers vs. Cavaliers, 8 p.m., TNT/Max (Indiana leads 2-1)
Monday, May 12
Game 4: Knicks vs. Celtics, 7:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
Game 4: Warriors vs. Timberwolves, 10 p.m., ESPN/fubo
Tuesday, May 13
Game 5: Cavaliers vs. Pacers, 7 p.m., TNT/Max
Game 5: Thunder vs. Nuggets, 9:30 p.m., TNT/Max
Wednesday, May 14
Game 5: Celtics vs. Knicks, Time/TV TBD
Game 5: Timberwolves vs. Warriors, Time/TV TBD
Thursday, May 15
Game 6: Pacers vs. Cavaliers, Time/TV TBD
Game 6: Nuggets vs. Thunder, Time/TV TBD
Friday, May 16
Game 6: Knicks vs. Celtics, 8 p.m., ESPN/fubo
Sunday, May 18
Game 6: Warriors vs. Timberwolves, Time/TV TBD
Game 7: Cavaliers vs. Pacers, Time/TV TBD
Game 7: Thunder vs. Nuggets, Time/TV TBD
Monday, May 19
Game 7: Celtics vs. Knicks, 8 p.m., TNT/Max
Tuesday, May 20
Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Warriors, 8:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
