The 2025 NBA Playoffs continue to deliver high-stakes drama, with Saturday’s matchups set to intensify the second-round picture. The New York Knicks return home with a golden opportunity to push the reigning NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, to the edge of elimination. After pulling off two improbable comeback victories in Boston, the Knicks now hold a commanding 2-0 lead heading into Game 3 at Madison Square Garden.
Warriors Host Timberwolves Without Curry in Pivotal Game 3
Later on Saturday, the Golden State Warriors will welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 3 of their series, currently deadlocked at one game apiece. However, the Dubs will once again be without star point guard Stephen Curry, who remains sidelined due to a hamstring strain. The absence of Curry adds further intrigue to a series that has already been tightly contested.
Friday Recap: Nuggets and Cavaliers Bounce Back
Friday night saw both the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers make key moves in their respective series. The Cavaliers earned a crucial road win over the Indiana Pacers, trimming their series deficit to 2-1. Meanwhile, the defending champion Nuggets regained the lead in their matchup against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder with an overtime thriller.
Title Picture: Thunder Still Favored, Celtics Hanging On
Despite trailing in their series, the Thunder remain the favorites to win it all, currently listed at +175 on DraftKings. Surprisingly, the Celtics—down 0-2—still have the second-best odds to capture the title and are the favorites to win the Eastern Conference at +150.
Complete 2025 NBA Playoff Schedule – Second Round
All times are Eastern.
Saturday, May 10
Game 3: Knicks vs. Celtics – 3:30 PM, ABC/fubo (New York leads 2-0)
Game 3: Warriors vs. Timberwolves – 8:30 PM, ABC/fubo (Series tied 1-1)
Sunday, May 11
Game 4: Nuggets vs. Thunder – 3:30 PM, ABC/fubo (Denver leads 2-1)
Game 4: Pacers vs. Cavaliers – 8 PM, TNT/Max (Indiana leads 2-1)
Monday, May 12
Game 4: Knicks vs. Celtics – 7:30 PM, ESPN/fubo
Game 4: Warriors vs. Timberwolves – 10 PM, ESPN/fubo
Tuesday, May 13
Game 5: Cavaliers vs. Pacers – 7 PM, TNT/Max
Game 5: Thunder vs. Nuggets – 9:30 PM, 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 PM, 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 PM, TNT/Max
Tuesday, May 20
Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Warriors – 8:30 PM, ESPN/fubo
Important Dates to Watch in the 2025 NBA Postseason
April 15–18: NBA Play-In Tournament
April 19: NBA Playoffs officially began
May 4: Second-round matchups tipped off
May 12: NBA Draft Lottery
May 20–21 (or May 18–19): Conference Finals begin
June 5: NBA Finals tip-off