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🏀 2025 NBA Playoff Bracket Update
As of April 29, the playoff bracket is shaping up with several teams advancing and others battling in tightly contested series.
Eastern Conference:
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(1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (8) Miami Heat: The Cavaliers swept the series 4-0, culminating in a historic 138-83 victory in Game 4, marking the fourth-largest margin of victory in NBA playoff history.
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(2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Orlando Magic: The Celtics lead the series 3-1, with Game 5 scheduled for April 29.
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(3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Detroit Pistons: The Knicks hold a 3-1 series lead, with Game 5 set for April 29.
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(4) Indiana Pacers vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks: The Pacers lead the series 3-1, with Game 5 scheduled for April 29.
Western Conference:
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(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) Memphis Grizzlies: The Thunder swept the series 4-0, including a dominant 131-80 win in Game 1, the fifth-largest margin in playoff history.
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(2) Houston Rockets vs. (7) Golden State Warriors: The Warriors lead the series 3-1, with Game 5 scheduled for April 30.
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(3) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (6) Minnesota Timberwolves: The Timberwolves lead the series 3-1, with Game 5 set for April 30.
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(4) Denver Nuggets vs. (5) LA Clippers: The series is tied 2-2, with Game 5 scheduled for April 29.
📅 Upcoming NBA Playoff Games (India Time)
Here are the upcoming games in the first round of the playoffs:
NBA Schedule
| Matchup | Date | Time (PDT) |
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| Milwaukee Bucks @ Indiana Pacers | Tuesday, Apr 29 | 03:00 PM |
| Detroit Pistons @ New York Knicks | Tuesday, Apr 29 | 04:30 PM |
| Orlando Magic @ Boston Celtics | Tuesday, Apr 29 | 05:30 PM |
| LA Clippers @ Denver Nuggets | Tuesday, Apr 29 | 07:00 PM |
| Golden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets | Wednesday, Apr 30 | 04:30 PM |
| Minnesota Timberwolves @ LA Lakers | Wednesday, Apr 30 | 07:00 PM |
| New York Knicks @ Detroit Pistons | Thursday, May 01 | 10:00 AM |
| Denver Nuggets @ LA Clippers | Thursday, May 01 | 10:00 AM |
| Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic | Thursday, May 01 | 10:00 AM |
| LA Lakers @ Minnesota Timberwolves | Friday, May 02 | 10:00 AM |
| Indiana Pacers @ Milwaukee Bucks | Friday, May 02 | 10:00 AM |
| Houston Rockets @ Golden State Warriors | Friday, May 02 | 10:00 AM |
| LA Clippers @ Denver Nuggets | Saturday, May 03 | 10:00 AM |
| Detroit Pistons @ New York Knicks | Saturday, May 03 | 10:00 AM |
| Orlando Magic @ Boston Celtics | Saturday, May 03 | 10:00 AM |
| Minnesota Timberwolves @ LA Lakers | Sunday, May 04 | 10:00 AM |
🏆 NBA Finals Outlook
The NBA Finals are scheduled to begin in June 2025. As teams progress through the playoffs, matchups will be determined based on the outcomes of the conference finals. Stay tuned for updates as the postseason unfolds.
📊 Historic Playoff Blowouts
The 2025 playoffs have already witnessed some of the most significant blowouts in NBA history:
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat: In Game 4, the Cavaliers defeated the Heat 138-83, a 55-point margin. This is the fourth-largest victory margin in NBA playoff history and the largest in a series sweep, with a total point differential of 122 points over four games.
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies: The Thunder secured a 51-point victory in Game 1, marking the fifth-largest playoff win in NBA history.
