The first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs continue. See bracket and team schedule
First round action of the NBA playoffs continues this week
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 103 to 89 Sunday (May 4) taking the series 4-3. Here's where we stand after May 4th games:
◾ The Nuggets advance to the Western Conference semi-finals after defeating the Clippers 4-3 in the series. They will face the Oklahoma City Thunder who were the only team to finish in the top three in defensive rating (first) and offensive (third). The Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 4-0 in the series.
◾ The New York Knicks will advance to the Eastern conference semi-finals after defeating the Detroit Pistons 4-2. They will face the Boston Celtics who defeated the Orlando Magic 4-1
◾ The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 and will advance to the Western Conference semi-finals to face the Golden State Warriors.
◾ The Cleveland Cavaliers who have the NBA’s top offensive rating, scoring 121.0 points per 100 possessions have advanced to the Eastern Conference semi-finals. As too have the Indiana Pacers who will face the Cavs with games scheduled to begin May 4.
See our story on round 2 of the NBA Playoffs here.
Here's a look at the 2025 NBA playoff bracket
2025 NBA playoffs first round schedule
* = if necessary
Thunder (1) defeat (8) Grizzlies
- Game 1: Thunder 131, Grizzlies 80
- Game 2: Thunder 118, Grizzlies 99
- Game 3: Thunder 114, Grizzlies 108
- Game 4:Thunder 117, Grizzlies 115
Warriors (7) defeat Rockets (2)
- Game 1: Warriors 95, Rockets 85
- Game 2: Rockets 109, Warriors 94
- Game 3: Warriors 104, Rockets 93
- Game 4: Warriors 109, Rockets 106
- Game 5: Rockets131, Warriors 116
- Game 6: Rockets 115, Warriors 107
- Game 7: Warriors 103, Rockets 89
Timberwolves (6) defeat Lakers (3)
- Game 1: Timberwolves 117, Lakers 95
- Game 2: Lakers 94, Timberwolves 85
- Game 3: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 104
- Game 4: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 113
- Game 5: Timberwolves 103, Lakers 96
Nuggets defeat Clippers (5)
- Game 1: Nuggets 112, Clippers 110
- Game 2: Clippers 105, Nuggets 102
- Game 3: Clippers 117, Nuggets 83
- Game 4: Nuggets 101, Clippers 99
- Game 5: Nuggets 131, Clippers 115
- Game 6: Clippers 111, Nuggets 105
- Game 7: Nuggets 120, Clippers 101
Cavaliers (1) defeat Heat
- Game 1: Cavaliers 121, Heat 100
- Game 2: Cavaliers 121, Heat 112
- Game 3: Cavaliers 124, Heat 87
- Game 4: Cavaliers 138, Heat 83
Celtics (2) defeat Magic
- Game 1: Celtics 103, Magic 86
- Game 2: Celtics 109, Magic 100
- Game 3: Magic 95, Celtics 93
- Game 4: Celtics 107, Magic 98
- Game 5: Celtics 120, Magic 89
Knicks (3) defeat Pistons
- Game 1: Knicks 123, Pistons 112
- Game 2: Pistons 100, Knicks 94
- Game 3: Knicks 118, Pistons 116
- Game 4: Knicks 94, Pistons 93
- Game 5: Pistons 106, Knicks 103
- Game 6: Knicks 116, Pistons 113
Pacers (4) defeat Bucks (5)
- Game 1: Pacers 117, Bucks 98
- Game 2: Pacers 123, Bucks 115
- Game 3: Bucks 117, Pacers 101
- Game 4: Pacers 129, Bucks 98
- Game 5: Pacers 119, Bucks 118
Contributing: Elizabeth Flores, Paste BN