The 2025 NBA playoffs are heating up as teams battle for a chance to advance to the next round. After the Houston Rockets forced a Game 7 on Friday with a 115-107 win over the Warriors, the action continues with several must-watch games this weekend.
On Saturday night, the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers will face off in a win-or-go-home Game 7, with the series tied at 3-3. The winner of this matchup will move on to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, who swept the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round.
In the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a dominant sweep over the Miami Heat, while the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Minnesota Timberwolves have all secured spots in the second round.
The Thunder, along with the defending champion Celtics, are among the favorites to reach the NBA Finals, with Oklahoma City holding -175 odds to win the West, and Boston favored at -145 in the East, according to DraftKings.
Here’s what’s coming up:
2025 NBA Playoffs Schedule (All Times Eastern)
Friday, May 2
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Game 6: Houston Rockets 115, Golden State Warriors 107
Saturday, May 3
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Game 7: Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT/Max) — Series tied 3-3
Sunday, May 4
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Game 1: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers, 6 p.m. ET (TNT/Max)
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Game 7: Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT/Max)
Monday, May 5
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Game 1: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks, Time/TV TBD
Tuesday, May 6
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Game 2: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers, Time/TV TBD
Wednesday, May 7
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Game 2: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks, Time/TV TBD
Friday, May 9
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Game 3: Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Time/TV TBD
Saturday, May 10
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Game 3: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics, Time/TV TBD
Sunday, May 11
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Game 4: Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Time/TV TBD
Monday, May 12
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Game 4: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics, Time/TV TBD
Tuesday, May 13
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Game 5: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers, Time/TV TBD
Wednesday, May 14
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Game 5: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks, Time/TV TBD
Thursday, May 15
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Game 6: Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Time/TV TBD
Friday, May 16
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Game 6: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics, Time/TV TBD
Sunday, May 18
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Game 7: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers, Time/TV TBD
Monday, May 19
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Game 7: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks, Time/TV TBD
Key Dates for the 2025 NBA Playoffs:
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April 15-18: Play-In Tournament
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April 19: Playoffs Begin
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May 5-6: Second Round Begins
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May 12: NBA Draft Lottery
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May 20-21: Conference Finals Begin
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June 5: NBA Finals Begin
Stay tuned for more updates as the road to the 2025 NBA Finals continues!