The second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs rolls on this Monday with two key Game 4 matchups.
At Madison Square Garden, the Boston Celtics are aiming to even their series against the New York Knicks. Over in the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors, who will be without Stephen Curry once again. Golden State hopes to stay alive with the help of veteran Jimmy Butler on their home court.
Before tip-off, fans will want to tune in to the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, which begins at 7 p.m. ET. The winner earns the coveted No. 1 overall pick and the chance to select Duke sensation Cooper Flagg.
Sunday’s playoff slate saw the Oklahoma City Thunder tie their series against the defending champion Denver Nuggets, while the Indiana Pacers pulled ahead 3-1 against the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers.
As the postseason action heats up, here’s a look at the updated second-round playoff schedule:
📅 2025 NBA Playoff Schedule – Upcoming Games
All times Eastern
Monday, May 12
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Game 4: Knicks vs. Celtics – 7:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
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Game 4: Warriors vs. Timberwolves – 10 p.m., ESPN/fubo
Tuesday, May 13
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Game 5: Cavaliers vs. Pacers – 7 p.m., TNT/Max
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Game 5: Thunder vs. Nuggets – 9:30 p.m., TNT/Max
Wednesday, May 14
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Game 5: Celtics vs. Knicks – 7 p.m., TNT/Max
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Game 5: Timberwolves vs. Warriors – 9:30 p.m., TNT/Max
Thursday, May 15
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Game 6: Pacers vs. Cavaliers – Time/TV TBD
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Game 6: Nuggets vs. Thunder – Time/TV TBD
Friday, May 16
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Game 6: Knicks vs. Celtics – 8 p.m., ESPN/fubo
Sunday, May 18
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Game 6: Warriors vs. Timberwolves – Time/TV TBD
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Game 7: Cavaliers vs. Pacers – Time/TV TBD
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Game 7: Thunder vs. Nuggets – Time/TV TBD
Monday, May 19
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Game 7: Celtics vs. Knicks – 8 p.m., TNT/Max
Tuesday, May 20
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Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Warriors – 8:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
🏀 Key NBA Playoff Dates
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April 15–18: Play-In Tournament
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April 19: Playoffs officially began
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May 4: Second Round began
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May 12: NBA Draft Lottery
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May 20–21 (or May 18–19): Conference Finals begin
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June 5: NBA Finals tip off
Stay tuned as the road to the 2025 NBA Finals continues to unfold!