2025 NBA Playoff Schedule: Remaining April Matches
Fans of basketball throughout the world are eagerly waiting for the first-round playoff games during the 2025 NBA season. New York Knicks lead Detroit Pistons 2-1 in their playoff series, and Minnesota Timberwolves maintain 2-1 lead against Los Angeles Lakers. The Boston Celtics currently maintain their lead during the series against Orlando. Teams compete during crucial games scheduled for the closing days of April to reach conference semifinals, as every game might transform these competitive contests.
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Remaining NBA Playoff Schedule for April 2025
| Date | Time (ET) | Round | Matchup | Series Status | Venue | Location |
| Sunday, April 27 | ||||||
| April 27 | 1:00 PM | East First Round | New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons | Game 4: NYK leads 2-1 | Little Caesars Arena | Detroit, MI |
| April 27 | 3:30 PM | West First Round | Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves | Game 4: MIN leads 2-1 | Target Center | Minneapolis, MN |
| April 27 | 7:00 PM | East First Round | Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic | Game 4: BOS leads 2-1 | Kia Center | Orlando, FL |
| April 27 | 9:30 PM | East First Round | Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Game 4: IND leads 2-1 | Fiserv Forum | Milwaukee, WI |
| Monday, April 28 | ||||||
| April 28 | TBD | East First Round | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat | Game 4: CLE leads 2-0 | Kaseya Center | Miami, FL |
| April 28 | 7:30 PM | West First Round | Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Game 5: If Necessary | Paycom Center | Oklahoma City, OK |
| April 28 | 10:00 PM | West First Round | Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors | Game 4: Series tied 1-1 | Chase Center | San Francisco, CA |
| Tuesday, April 29 | ||||||
| April 29 | 6:00 PM | East First Round | Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers | Game 5: IND leads 2-1 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Indianapolis, IN |
| April 29 | 7:30 PM | East First Round | Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks | Game 5: NYK leads 2-1 | Madison Square Garden | New York, NY |
| April 29 | 8:30 PM | East First Round | Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics | Game 5: BOS leads 2-1 | TD Garden | Boston, MA |
| April 29 | 10:00 PM | West First Round | LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets | Game 5: LAC leads 2-1 | Ball Arena | Denver, CO |
| Wednesday, April 30 | ||||||
| April 30 | 7:00 PM | East First Round | Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers | Game 5: If Necessary | Rocket Arena | Cleveland, OH |
| April 30 | 7:30 PM | West First Round | Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets | Game 5: Series tied 1-1 | Toyota Center | Houston, TX |
| April 30 | 10:00 PM | West First Round | Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers | Game 5: MIN leads 2-1 | Crypto.com Arena | Los Angeles, CA |
