Get ready! The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here, and fans everywhere are excited to see who will win the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
When Do the NBA Playoffs Start?
The NBA Playoffs start Saturday, April 19, 2025, with eight exciting matchups spread across the weekend.
📅 Saturday’s Game 1 Schedule (All on ESPN)
- 1 PM ET – Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers
- 3:30 PM ET – L.A. Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets
- 6 PM ET – Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks
- 8:30 PM ET – Minnesota Timberwolves vs. L.A. Lakers (on ABC)
📅 Sunday’s Game 1 Schedule
- 1 PM ET – Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (ABC)
- 3:30 PM ET – Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics (ABC)
- 7 PM ET – Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (TNT/truTV)
- 9:30 PM ET – Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets (TNT/truTV)
Which Teams Just Made It?
- Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies earned the final spots with play-in wins on Friday.
- Miami history, "becoming the first team who wins 2 road games to reach the playoffs".
Since the All-Star break:
- Miami’s record: 14 wins, 17 losses
- Memphis’ record: 13 wins, 17 losses
What’s Next on TV?
📅 Monday’s Playoff Games (April 21)
- 7:30 PM ET – Detroit vs. New York (TNT/truTV)
- 10 PM ET – Clippers vs. Denver (TNT/truTV)
Who Are the Favorites?
As per Bet MGM Sportsbook, below are the top teams to win the title and make history
Top Contenders: -
- Oklahoma City Thunder (+185)
- Boston Celtics (+200)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (+550)
- L.A. Lakers (+1000)
- Golden State Warriors (+1400)
Surprise Pick
- Golden State team is favored one even as a 7th seed over 2nd seed Houston.
Longshots
- Miami (+75,000)
- Orlando (+100,000)
- Detroit & Memphis (+35,000 each)
🗓️ Key NBA Dates to Know
- Sunday, April 20 – Award Finalists Announced (MVP, ROY, DPOY, and more) at 6:30 PM ET on TNT
- Monday, April 21 – NBA Draft Lottery Tiebreaker at 3 PM ET
- April 26 – NBA Early Entry Deadline
- May 3-6 – Round 2 of Playoffs Begins (exact date TBD)
📈 Teams to Watch
- Milwaukee Bucks – 8-0 in April
- L.A. Clippers – 7-0 in April
- Both teams come into the playoffs undefeated this month!
Stay Tuned for NBA Action
This year’s NBA Playoffs are filled with top talent, rising stars, and the potential for major upsets. Grab your snacks, mark your calendars, and don’t miss a minute of the action.
📲 For updates, visit the official AP NBA page
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