NBA Playoffs Update: Second Round Schedule and TV Listings Revealed

Strategic Insights -

The second round of the NBA playoffs has heated up, with exciting matchups and nail-biting finishes that have left fans on the edge of their seats. As the competition intensifies, the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks continue to lead their respective series in the Eastern Conference, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets are locked in a 2-2 tie in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves hold a 2-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors. With the Conference finals set to begin on May 20-21 (or May 18-19), and the NBA finals scheduled for June 5, the stage is set for an electrifying conclusion to the playoffs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks are leading their respective series in the Eastern Conference.
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets are tied at 2-2 in the Western Conference.
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves hold a 2-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors.
  • The Conference finals will begin on May 20-21 (or May 18-19).
  • The NBA finals are scheduled to commence on June 5.
  • The second-round schedule includes games as follows:

- Monday, May 12: Knicks vs. Celtics (7:30 PM, ESPN/fubo), Warriors vs. Timberwolves (10 PM, ESPN/fubo).

- Tuesday, May 13: Cavaliers vs. Pacers (7 PM, TNT/Max), Thunder vs. Nuggets (9:30 PM, TNT/Max).

- Wednesday, May 14: Celtics vs. Knicks (7 PM, TNT/Max), Timberwolves vs. Warriors (9:30 PM, TNT/Max).

- Thursday, May 15: Pacers vs. Cavaliers (TBD), Nuggets vs. Thunder (TBD).

- Friday, May 16: Knicks vs. Celtics (8 PM, ESPN/fubo).

- Sunday, May 18: Warriors vs. Timberwolves (TBD), Cavaliers vs. Pacers (TBD), Thunder vs. Nuggets (TBD).

- Monday, May 19: Celtics vs. Knicks (8 PM, TNT/Max).

- Tuesday, May 20: Timberwolves vs. Warriors (8:30 PM, ESPN/fubo).

Statistics:

  • The Pacers have won three consecutive games to take the lead in their series against the Cavaliers.
  • The Knicks have secured two wins against the Celtics, with the possibility of forcing a Game 7.
  • The Timberwolves lead the Warriors 2-1 in their series.
  • The Thunder and Nuggets are tied at 2-2 in their series.
  • The Conference finals will begin on May 20-21 (or May 18-19), with the NBA finals scheduled for June 5.

Sources:

  • TOI Sports Desk. "NBA playoffs' second round began on May 4, 2025." (Exact date not provided in the source material)
  • NBA Schedule for May 12, 2025. (Exact date mentioned in the source material)
  • TOI Sports Desk. "NBA Trade Rumors: Golden State Warriors could acquire $101,355,998 Los Angeles Lakers superstar to form Big 3 with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler" (Exact date not provided in the source material)