NBA Playoffs 2025: Exciting Games Ahead
With a mix of experienced teams and new contenders, the 2025 NBA Playoffs promise to be an exciting and unpredictable series of games, with the top teams facing off in highly anticipated matchups and the lower-seeded teams looking to pull off upsets and make a deep run in the playoffs.
The 2025 NBA Playoffs are set to begin on April 19, with eight matches scheduled for the first day, featuring highly anticipated matchups and historic moments, including the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Milwaukee Bucks facing the Indiana Pacers.
The Western Conference matchups include Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, and Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers. The Eastern Conference matchups are Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat, Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic, New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons, and Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks.
The playoffs will air across ESPN, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV, with streaming options available through DirecTV, Max, and more. The full schedule for the playoffs is available, with games scheduled for Monday to Sunday, and the schedule is subject to change based on the outcome of each match. The favorites to win are the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
To watch the NBA Playoffs online without cable, DirecTV and Sling TV are recommended options. DirecTV offers a "MySports" package with 20+ sports channels, including ESPN, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV, for $69.99 a month. Sling TV requires the Orange + Blue package and the Sports Extra add-on, which costs $81 a month.
The 2025 NBA Playoffs start on April 19 and run through June 22, with the Finals beginning on June 5. The schedule includes 16 series, with the first round starting on April 19 and the Finals concluding on June 22, featuring 16 teams competing for the Larry O'Brien Trophy.