The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs moves forward. The New York Knicks are in a strong position, holding a 2-0 lead over the defending champion Boston Celtics as they head back to Madison Square Garden for Game 3. New York secured two unexpected comeback victories in Boston to build this advantage. Also on Saturday, the Golden State Warriors host the Minnesota Timberwolves in a series tied 1-1. Golden State will again be without Stephen Curry due to a hamstring injury for this game.
Friday night saw wins for the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland earned a vital road win against the Indiana Pacers, reducing their series deficit to 2-1. Denver, meanwhile, regained the lead in their series against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder with an overtime win.
The second round has seen its share of upsets. However, the Oklahoma City Thunder are still considered the championship favorites. The Boston Celtics, although trailing the Knicks 0-2, hold the second-best odds to win the title and are still favored to win the Eastern Conference.
Here is the schedule for the ongoing 2025 NBA playoffs:
NBA Playoffs 2025: Second Round Schedule
All times Eastern
Saturday, May 10
Game 3: Knicks vs. Celtics, 3:30 p.m., ABC/fubo (New York leads 2-0)
Game 3: Warriors vs. Timberwolves, 8:30 p.m., ABC/fubo (Series tied 1-1)
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
Key Dates for 2025 NBA Playoffs
- April 15-18: Play-In Tournament
- April 19: Playoffs begin
- May 4: Second round begins
- May 12: NBA Draft Lottery
- May 20-21 (or May 18-19): Conference finals begin
- June 5: NBA Finals begin
Jasper Hawthorne