This season has been one of the most top-heavy in NBA history. The Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics all won between 61 and 68 games. No one else won more than 52. All three entered their second-round series heavily favored,

The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs has begun, as eight teams look to take another step closer to a title. All four rounds of the NBA playoffs are best-of-seven, and teams are not reseeded after each round.

The Indiana Pacers took a 2-0 series lead over the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers with a 120-119 win. The Golden State Warriors later took down the Minnesota Timberwolves to take a 1-0 lead. Here's a look at the updated NBA playoffs schedule.