The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs is underway in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, following the conclusion of first-round series over the weekend.
Eight teams remain in contention for the championship. Second-round matchups include the Indiana Pacers against the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks against the Boston Celtics in the East. The Western Conference features the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the Golden State Warriors.
The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the second round by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in five games in the first round.
The Golden State Warriors secured their spot in the second round by winning a Game 7 against the Houston Rockets Sunday night.
The next game on the Timberwolves schedule is set for Tuesday night, May 6. The Timberwolves will play Game 1 of their series on the road against the Warriors.
Fans looking for information regarding the Timberwolves schedule and seeking Timberwolves tickets for home games later in the series can consult official team sources.
The second round began Sunday with the Indiana Pacers taking Game 1 from the Cleveland Cavaliers Pacers 121, Cavaliers 112.
Other second-round series on the schedule started Monday night. The Denver Nuggets, who won their Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers, faced the Oklahoma City Thunder. The New York Knicks played the Boston Celtics.
The 2025 NBA Playoff Bracket progresses through the conference semifinals, with conference finals and the NBA Finals to follow.
