The 2025 NBA Playoffs are in full swing, and the bracket has already delivered major surprises. The Golden State Warriors survived a dramatic Game 7 against the Houston Rockets to clinch their spot in the Western Conference Semifinals, setting up a must-watch clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves. That series tips off Tuesday, May 6 at 9:30 p.m. ET in Minnesota, with Game 2 following Thursday night
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder-fresh off a sweep of the Grizzlies-face the Denver Nuggets, who just outlasted the Clippers in their own Game 7 battle. The Thunder and Nuggets begin their series Monday, May 5 at 9:30 p.m. ET
In the East, the top seeds held strong. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Indiana Pacers all advanced. The Pacers stunned Cleveland in Game 1, while the Celtics and Knicks open their highly anticipated series Monday, May 5 at 7 p.m. ET
Key upcoming games:
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Knicks at Celtics: Monday, May 5, 7 p.m. ET
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Warriors at Timberwolves: Tuesday, May 6, 9:30 p.m. ET
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Thunder vs. Nuggets: Monday, May 5, 9:30 p.m. ET
Stay tuned-this bracket is wide open, and every night could bring a new upset
