The 2025 NBA playoffs are heating up, with the New York Knicks aiming to push the reigning champion Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination in Game 3 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks enter this crucial matchup with a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, following impressive comebacks in Boston that shocked the basketball world.
In addition to the Knicks and Celtics clash, Saturday’s slate features the Golden State Warriors hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves. This series is currently tied at 1-1; however, the Warriors face a challenge as they will be without star player Stephen Curry, who is sidelined due to a hamstring strain for the second consecutive game.
As the playoffs progress, significant outcomes from Friday include the Denver Nuggets regaining the lead in their series against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder with a hard-fought overtime victory. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers secured an important win over the Indiana Pacers, closing the gap in their series to 2-1.
While the playoffs have seen multiple upsets, the Thunder are still considered title favorites at +175 odds according to DraftKings. The Celtics, despite their current 0-2 deficit against the Knicks, remain the second-best title contenders and are favored to win the Eastern Conference at +150.
Fans can stay updated as the competition intensifies. Here’s the schedule for games today and upcoming matchups in the 2025 NBA playoffs:
**Saturday, May 10:**
– Game 3: Knicks vs. Celtics, 3:30 p.m., ABC/fubo (New York leads 2-0)
– Game 3: Warriors vs. Timberwolves, 8:30 p.m., ABC/fubo (Series tied 1-1)
**Sunday, May 11:**
– Game 4: Nuggets vs. Thunder, 3:30 p.m., ABC/fubo (Denver leads 2-1)
– Game 4: Pacers vs. Cavaliers, 8 p.m., TNT/Max (Indiana leads 2-1)
**Monday, May 12:**
– Game 4: Knicks vs. Celtics, 7:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
– Game 4: Warriors vs. Timberwolves, 10 p.m., ESPN/fubo
**Tuesday, May 13:**
– Game 5: Cavaliers vs. Pacers, 7 p.m., TNT/Max
– Game 5: Thunder vs. Nuggets, 9:30 p.m., TNT/Max
**Wednesday, May 14:**
– Game 5: Celtics vs. Knicks, Time/TV TBD
– Game 5: Timberwolves vs. Warriors, Time/TV TBD
**Thursday, May 15:**
– Game 6: Pacers vs. Cavaliers, Time/TV TBD
– Game 6: Nuggets vs. Thunder, Time/TV TBD
**Friday, May 16:**
– Game 6: Knicks vs. Celtics, 8 p.m., ESPN/fubo
**Sunday, May 18:**
– Game 6: Warriors vs. Timberwolves, Time/TV TBD
– Game 7: Cavaliers vs. Pacers, Time/TV TBD
– Game 7: Thunder vs. Nuggets, Time/TV TBD
**Monday, May 19:**
– Game 7: Celtics vs. Knicks, 8 p.m., TNT/Max
**Tuesday, May 20:**
– Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Warriors, 8:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
The playoffs remain an unpredictable and thrilling journey, with fans eagerly awaiting to see how these series unfold.