NBA Playoffs 2025: Conference Finals Preview, Schedule, Where To Watch
The NBA playoffs 2025 are just around the corner and here is all you need to know about it.
The NBA Playoffs 2025 have reached a thrilling climax with the Conference Finals setting the stage for an intense battle to determine who will compete for the final showdown.
Who Reached The NBA Playoffs 2025
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In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers have emerged as the final two contenders. The Knicks, seeded third, earned their place by defeating the Detroit Pistons and the defending champions Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, the Pacers have been impressive since the beginning as they sent home the Bucks and Cavaliers in a convincing 4-1 series win to reach the NBA Playoffs 2025.
On the Western side, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured their spot in the NBA Playoffs 2025 by overcoming the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves reached the finals by defeating the Golden State Warriors.
NBA Playoffs Full Schedule
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The Conference Finals will feature a best-of-seven format, with the team having the better regular season enjoying home-court advantage. Following this series, the NBA Finals schedule will begin on 5 June 2025. Below is the full schedule of the NBA Playoffs 2025.
Eastern Conference
| Eastern Conference Finals | Date | Result / Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Game 1 | Wed, May 21, 2025 | Pacers 138 – 135 Knicks (OT) | 8:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 2 | Fri, May 23, 2025 | Pacers 114 – 109 Knicks | 8:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 3 | Sun, May 25, 2025 | Knicks 106 – 100 Pacers | 8:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 4 | Tue, May 27, 2025 | Knicks 121 – 130 Pacers | 8:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 5 | Thu, May 29, 2025 | Pacers 94 – 111 Knicks | 8:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 6 (if necessary) | Sat, May 31, 2025 | Knicks vs. Pacers | 8:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 7 (if necessary) | Mon, June 2, 2025 | Pacers vs. Knicks | 8:00 p.m. | TNT |
Western Conference
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| Western Conference Finals | Date | Result / Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Game 1 | Tue, May 20, 2025 | Timberwolves 88 – 114 Thunder | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 2 | Thu, May 22, 2025 | Timberwolves 103 – 118 Thunder | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 3 | Sat, May 24, 2025 | Thunder 101 – 143 Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Game 4 | Mon, May 26, 2025 | Thunder 128 – 126 Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 5 | Wed, May 28, 2025 | Timberwolves 94 – 124 Thunder | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Where To Watch The NBA Playoffs 2025
| Stage | Where to Watch (TV) | Streaming Platforms |
| Conference Finals | TNT (Eastern Conference Finals) | TNT app, Max streaming |
| ESPN / ABC (Western Conference Finals) | ESPN app, ABC streaming platforms | |
| NBA Finals | ABC | ABC streaming, fuboTV, ESPN app, NBA League Pass |
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