The NBA has officially released the schedule for the second round of the 2024-25 playoffs, with the first round battles behind us. NBA insider Marc J. Spears shared the complete breakdown, with some games already underway.
Eastern Conference: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers
Game 1 of the series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers took place on Sunday, May 4. Cleveland’s home court saw a competitive start, but it was the Pacers who came out on top with a 121-112 victory. The series shifts to Game 2 on Tuesday, May 6, with Cleveland looking to bounce back.
- Game 1: Sunday, May 4 – Indiana 121, Cleveland 112
- Game 2: Tuesday, May 6 – 7:00 PM ET, TNT
- Game 3: Friday, May 9 – 7:30 PM ET, ESPN
- Game 4: Sunday, May 11 – 8:00 PM ET, TNT
- Game 5: Tuesday, May 13 – TBD, TNT
- Game 6: Thursday, May 15 – TBD, ESPN
- Game 7: Sunday, May 18 – TBD, TBD
Eastern Conference: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
The Boston Celtics, fresh off their impressive regular season, will face off against the New York Knicks in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Game 1 is scheduled for Monday, May 5, with the Celtics hosting the Knicks.
- Game 1: Monday, May 5 – 7:00 PM ET, TNT
- Game 2: Wednesday, May 7 – 7:00 PM ET, TNT
- Game 3: Saturday, May 10 – 3:30 PM ET, ABC
- Game 4: Monday, May 12 – 7:30 PM ET, ESPN
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 – TBD, TNT
- Game 6: Friday, May 16 – 8:00 PM ET, ESPN
- Game 7: Monday, May 19 – 8:00 PM ET, TNT
Western Conference: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets
The Oklahoma City Thunder, with the league’s best record, will meet the Denver Nuggets in a high-powered second-round series. The first game is set for Monday, May 5, in Oklahoma City, with both teams looking to establish dominance.
- Game 1: Monday, May 5 – 9:30 PM ET, TNT
- Game 2: Wednesday, May 7 – 9:30 PM ET, TNT
- Game 3: Friday, May 9 – 10:00 PM ET, ESPN
- Game 4: Sunday, May 11 – 3:30 PM ET, ABC
- Game 5: Tuesday, May 13 – TBD, TNT
- Game 6: Thursday, May 15 – TBD, ESPN
- Game 7: Sunday, May 18 – TBD, TBD
Western Conference: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State Warriors
In another exciting West matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Golden State Warriors. Game 1 will tip off on Tuesday, May 6, in Minnesota, with both teams aiming to capitalize on their respective strengths.
- Game 1: Tuesday, May 6 – 9:30 PM ET, TNT
- Game 2: Thursday, May 8 – 8:30 PM ET, TNT
- Game 3: Saturday, May 10 – 8:30 PM ET, ABC
- Game 4: Monday, May 12 – 10:00 PM ET, ESPN
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 – TBD, TNT
- Game 6: Sunday, May 18 – TBD, TBD
- Game 7: Tuesday, May 20 – 8:30 PM ET, ESPN
